STEM Activities Overview
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Interested in Electronics or Software Programming? We've got multiple activities in store for you, including circuit building, autonomous vehicle driving, lessons in AI Vibe Coding, and robotic route finding. Physics and Engineering? We've got a challenge to drop an egg without breaking it, and the physics of pinewood derby cars.
We are adding more activities all the time. Some of our activities may change with little or no notice depending on the availability of equipment and volunteers. If you've got an idea for an activity or want to help, Please Contact Us or Register to volunteer.
AI Programming
AI Programming
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can generate production-ready software from plain-language conversations between the AI and the software developer.
Learn about basic AI concepts, how AI impacts daily life, prompt engineering, and AI ethics.
Experience hands-on exercises that accelerate software development with AI.
Course content developed by National Jamboree STEM Quest staff member Dr. Mark Balbes.
Autonomous Vehicle Programming
Autonomous Vehicle Programming
PIT CREWS NEEDED!!!
Think you can create a program to get the best qualifying time around our racetrack? Come on over, learn a bit about autonomous vehicles and Scratch, and see if you can get on the leaderboard. Student Manual
Course content developed by National Jamboree STEM Quest staff member and Senior Programmer Chris Arterborn.
Egg Drop Challenge
Egg Drop Challenge
The Egg Drop Experiment is a fantastic way to explore physics concepts such as:
Gravity – The force pulling the egg toward the ground.
Momentum – The product of the egg’s mass and velocity upon impact.
Impulse – The change in momentum due to an applied force over time.
Force Distribution – Spreading out the force over a larger area reduces impact.
Energy Absorption – Soft materials like foam and sponges absorb energy to protect the egg.
Air Resistance – Adding parachutes or padding can slow down the fall.
Acceleration – The egg accelerates due to gravity. The faster the egg falls, the greater the force of the impact unless slowed by air resistance.
By understanding these principles, students can design a protective structure that either absorbs impact or slows down the egg’s fall.
Source: https://teachbesideme.com/the-ultimate-egg-drop-challenge-classic-stem-idea/
Electronics
Electronics
With guidance from professional engineers, assemble the parts needed to create a battery-operated circuit with blinking red, white, and blue LED lights. Once assembled, solder the parts onto a printed circuit board. Attach the whole completed circuit to a custom patch. Attach the patch to a lanyard and take it home to keep.
Robot Control Programming
Robot Control Programming
In this activity, develop software to program an XRP robot to deliver packages.
Course content developed by National Jamboree STEM Quest staff member and Senior Programmer Daniel Ambrosiani.
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