Whiz Kid Academy provides hands-on, project-based, out-of-school time programs specializing in STEM!
Currently serving schools in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia.
Grades: 3rd - 5th Ages: 8 - 12
Description
Explore how ancient architectural innovations influenced modern design, from walls and arches to post-and-lintel techniques. Using hands-on tools and the engineering design process, replicate historical designs and discover how various societies balanced style, art, and structure in construction and architecture.
Grades: K - 2nd Ages: 5 - 8
Description
The STEAMventures: Transportation Collection is an eco-conscious, student-driven STEAM journey. This collection offers a comprehensive exploration of transportation methods:
Boats: Students combat ocean pollution as boat captains.
Trains: Explore steam locomotives and life on the railroad.
Bikes: Discover pedal-powered bicycles and zero-emission transport.
Cars: Investigate sustainable car design for a renewable future.
Grades: K - 2nd Ages: 5 - 9
Description
Traverse tricky terrain, shake claws with lobsters and design ecosystems in this life science enrichment program. Exploring the globe, learners discover the diversity of animal adaptations, the differences in habitats and what’s necessary for each biome’s survival through hands-on STEM activities. They’ll travel from the sands of the Sahara to the peaks of the Himalayas, investigating complex creatures as they build models of each animal, focusing-in on the biological diversity that makes them special. Through creative thinking, collaboration and multi-subject integration, BrickLABZoofosters a unique bond to the Earth’s biospheres and the vital roles animals play in them.
Grades: K - 5th Ages: 5 - 12
Description
Traverse tricky terrain, shake claws with lobsters, and design ecosystems in this life science enrichment program. Exploring the globe, learners discover the diversity of animal adaptations, habitat differences, and what’s necessary for each biome’s survival through hands-on STEM activities. They’ll travel from the Sahara's sands to the Himalayas' peaks, investigating complex creatures as they build models of each animal, focusing on the biological diversity that makes them unique. Through creative thinking, collaboration, and multi-subject integration, BrickLABZoofosters a unique bond to the Earth’s biospheres and the vital roles animals play in them.