Mouse Trap Car Workshop
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Join us for an interactive, hands-on workshop as we build mousetrap cars from scratch!
When: Saturday, January 25th, 9AM-12PM
Where: The South Florida Science Center's new Stiles-Nicholson STEM Education Center, which is located across the street from the main building, East of the main parking lot.
What: This three-hour session will be presented in an interactive, inquiry style to demonstrate the construction process of a mousetrap car. The session is infused with elements of engineering best practices and can be extended to include operation and analysis of the mousetrap car. Participants will make precise metric measurements, use basic tools, and follow verbal and written directions to construct a basic, geared mousetrap car to meet the specifications shown on a technical drawing of a mousetrap car.
Who: Led by 2015 Palm Beach County STEM Teacher of the Year, Ms. Dawn DeWitt and Engineering Specialist, Mr. Charles Tharp.
Cost: $20 per person, ages 9+ (adults welcome too)
Each registration includes one kit. Parents should accompany and assist children ages 9-13.
**Before you register** Please note that once your order goes through, your name is automatically added to our will call list and you do not need to do anything else. You should receive a confirmation email with your order number. Check-in at Admissions when you arrive for the workshop.