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Date: 11/14/2025
Time: From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: ORCA Wilsonville Facility - Makerspace Lab
30485 SW Boones Ferry Rd., Wilsonville, OR, 97070 Suite 102
Note: This facility is a nut-free zone. Please refrain from bringing food that contains any nuts.
Grade Level: 9-12
Description:Â
🧠What’s This Lab All About?
This hands-on lab is your gateway into the world of computer hardware. You’ll go beyond the screen to explore the physical components that make computers run—from CPUs to cables, motherboards to memory. Whether you're a tech newbie or already tinkering at home, this lab will sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding.
🛠️ What You’ll Do:
Identify & Handle Real Hardware:
See, touch, and even install parts like CPUs, RAM, power supplies, and more.
Disassemble & Reassemble a System:
Learn how to safely open up a computer, explore its internal components, and put it back together like a pro.
Understand Key Components:
Discover the role of motherboards, heat sinks, hard drives, and different types of cables (SATA, IDE, RJ45, RJ11).
Practice Safety & Tool Use:
Use proper tools and gear (gloves, goggles) while working with live systems.
Problem-Solve & Observe:
Diagnose issues like loose cables or dusty parts, and learn how to troubleshoot basic startup errors.
Learn Through Doing:
No lectures—just guided exploration, observation, and hands-on learning with support from your instructor.
🎓 Why It’s Worth It:
By the end of the lab, you’ll walk away with:
Real-world experience working with computer hardware
A better understanding of how systems are built and maintained
Confidence in using tools and solving problems
A completion certificate to celebrate your achievement
This lab is perfect for anyone curious about IT, engineering, or tech careers. It’s not just about learning—it’s about doing. Ready to open up the box and see what’s inside?
Organizer: Catherine Hay
Contact: chay@oregoncharter.orgÂ
RSVP Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th
Attendee Limit: 10Â
Important Notes:
Please contact coordinator with any metal allergies.Â
Field Trip RSVP & Waiver Form Policy
The Parent/Legal Guardian of attendees to a school-sanctioned event must read and fill out the RSVP/Waiver form for that event in order to allow participation in the event. This form is a release of liability and a waiver of certain rights. No student, parent/guardian, or guest of a student may participate in a school-sanctioned event if they have not completed the RSVP/Waiver Form for that event.
Accommodations for Drop-Off Events
This is a drop-off event. We ask that a parent/guardian come into the office to sign their student(s) in and then return to sign them out. If your student requires a parent/guardian/aid to stay due to IEP accommodations, please reach out to your child's case manager to discuss in-person accommodations, including for the parent/guardian/aid to attend the event. Any adult that attends a drop-off event will require to pass a background check because they will be around non-chaperoned minors.
Student Driving Authorization
If your student is 16 years old or older and can drive themselves to a sanctioned event, please fill out the Student Driving and Attendance Authorization form before the event. The form must receive the School's High School principal approval to be valid. It will remain valid for the duration of the current school year, unless revoked by the parent/legal guardian in writing.
Masking and Social Distancing Update
Masks are optional at in-person field trips. While Oregon Charter Academy does not require masks to be worn, all attendees must follow local guidelines and any rules set by the venue. Attendees are welcome to wear masks if they would like to do so. Social distancing is now 3 feet.Â
Food and Pet Policy
Please note that our facility is a nut-free zone. Please refrain from bringing items that contain any nuts. Thank you.
This is not a “food focus” field trip; we want to avoid having food at our field trips. ORCA strives to promote a safe, healthy environment for all students during field trips. To avoid the spreading of colds and other illnesses, we ask that you wash your hands when you arrive at this field trip. We also request that unless you require snacks due to a medical condition, that you NOT bring food with you to this field trip. This will allow us to be responsible guests and avoid spreading germs or leaving food debris behind.Â
Please note that pets, including dogs, are not allowed at ORCA sanctioned events, except for service animals.Â
This is not a “food focus” field trip; we want to avoid having food at our field trips. ORCA strives to promote a safe, healthy environment for all students during field trips. To avoid the spreading of colds and other illnesses, we ask that you wash your hands when you arrive at this field trip. We also request that unless you require snacks due to a medical condition, that you NOT bring food with you to this field trip. This will allow us to be responsible guests and avoid spreading germs or leaving food debris behind.Â
Please note that pets, including dogs, are not allowed at ORCA sanctioned events, except for service animals.Â
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