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PA Day – Ready, Set, Code: AutoLot
November 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
$120
Ready, Set, Code: AutoLot is a one-day, hands-on workshop for girls and non-binary students in grades 5-7, introducing them to the exciting world of smart technology.
Through fun coding activities, participants will build a mini-automated parking system with features like virtual gates and real-time parking spot tracking. This workshop empowers young learners with essential coding skills, like loops and conditionals, in a creative and supportive environment.
Join us to inspire the next generation of problem solvers in smart tech!
Dates
Friday, November 29, 2024
Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Arrival
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Circuits
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Introduction to Arduino
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch*
*students will need to bring their own lunch
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: The Problem Statement
12:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Hack-a-thon
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Presentations
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Closing Ceremony
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Pick-up/dismissal