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Let your imagination take shape in Laser Lab! This hands-on course introduces elementary learners to the exciting world of laser cutting and design using the Glowforge. Students will use digital tools to design their own custom creations—from puzzles and signs to game pieces and keychains—and bring them to life using laser technology. Explorers will learn basic digital fabrication, design thinking, and safety protocols while building creative confidence and STEM skills.

Course Highlights (Aligned with Florida Standards):

  • Create personalized laser-cut projects using safe digital software
    (CTE-STEM.68.TE.2.2 – Use tools and materials to develop prototypes and solutions.)

  • Explore materials, shapes, and functions in everyday products
    (SC.2.P.8.1 – Observe and describe properties of materials.)

  • Practice design thinking and iterative prototyping
    (MA.3.M.2.2 – Measure and use data to improve designs.)

  • Collaborate and share creative solutions with peers
    (ELA.K12.EE.4.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions.)

 

AUGUST: Laser Lab – Digital Design for Kids

Explore digital design and laser cutting with SCF’s Glowforge! Students create custom puzzles, signs, and keychains while learning design thinking, STEM safety basics, and fabrication fundamentals in a fun and creative setting.

 


SEPTEMBER: Minecraft Jr. Coding Quest

Young coders step into Minecraft Education Edition to tackle block-based coding challenges. Students build, explore, and solve in-game quests while mastering programming concepts like loops, sequences, and conditionals.

 


OCTOBER: Jimu Robotics Obstacle Course Challenge

Budding engineers design and code their own robots using Jimu kits to conquer obstacle courses. With daily design challenges and race-day competitions, kids learn physics, coding, and collaboration in an energetic, team-based environment.

 


NOVEMBER: Mission MedTech – 3D Printing for Space

Future innovators discover how astronauts might use 3D printers to stay healthy on Mars. Students brainstorm, sketch, and digitally design custom medical tools, then bring their ideas to life with beginner-friendly 3D printing tools.

 


JANUARY: RoboCoaster – Amusement Park Engineering with SPIKE Prime

Kids become theme park engineers by designing robotic coasters, rides, and games using LEGO® SPIKE Prime kits. Explorers dive into gears, sensors, and block-based programming while solving real-world engineering puzzles as a team.

 

SCF Bradenton Campus (26th Street West)

Mondays and Wednesdays | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 Ideal for Elementary-Age Learners