Khan Academy Discovery Lab
For Summer 2013, Khan Academy Discovery Lab is offering one-week-long learning sessions that are hands-on and in-person. We believe that project-based learning is critical to how we think and learn, and we are excited to work with your children and develop their skills through fun projects. Your child can register for one or both sessions (up to two weeks).
We believe that every student deserves a chance to learn through engaging projects. We are working hard to provide need-based scholarships to students who are passionate about the Discovery Lab. Apply for a scholarship here.
Session 1: Make Spout bot: An unexpected journey
You'll build "Spout," a fearless robot with bright eyes and sensing antennae! During this session, we'll help Spout scoot through a maze on an epic journey to find Pong, Spout's dearest ping-pong-ball friend. Create your own battery-powered motors and learn how to connect electronic components and circuits as you give Spout the power to traverse the maze of doom. Once you succeed, you'll get the chance to use our Javascript platform to create your own virtual Spout adventure story.
Cost: $649 + $50 materials fee ($699 total)
Occurs: M–F 9am to 3pm
Location: Loyola Elementary School in Los Altos, California
Frequency: There are six sessions throughout the summer. The first session begins June 17th. No session will be held the on the week of the 4th of July.
Session 2: Explore how numbers make our world work
Explore how numbers affect the world around us. How does the stock market work, and when should you buy or sell? Have you ever seen a ten-foot-tall balloon sculpture based on math principles? We'll make one together! Through a series of games and activities, we will dive into probability, economics, and fractals. You will also use fun computer simulation games to predict things like how long an ecosystem can sustain itself, and much more.
Cost: $649
Occurs: M–F 9am to 3pm
Location: Loyola Elementary School in Los Altos, California
Frequency: There are six sessions throughout the summer. The first session begins June 17th. No session will be held the on the week of the 4th of July.