This program is designed to spark curiosity and support Alberta’s new science curriculum. Each session gives students the chance to observe, build, andimprove models while exploring how energy creates movement.

pirate ship

pirate ship
(Non-Motorized)

Focus: Push, Pull, and Stability

Subject Connections:

  • Science – Energy and Motion
    • Explore how pushes and pulls cause movement and changedirection.
  • Math – Patterns & Measurement
    • Measure how force affects motion.
  • Well-Being – Collaboration & Creativity
    • Work together to solve challenges and build creatively.

conveyor belt
(Motorized)

Focus: Energy, Motion and pulleys.

Subject Connections:

  • Science – Energy and Motion
    • Learn how pulleys move things using energy.
  • Math – Measurement & Comparison
    • Compare how fast or far things move.
  • Well-Being – Creativity & Teamwork
    • Work together to improve design

fan (Motorized)

Focus: Explore how energy and design affect movement and speed.

Subject Connections:

  • Science – Energy and Motion
    • Learn how energy causes movement.
    • Test how gear size changes speed.
  • Math – Comparrison
    • Estimate and compare speed.
  • Literacy – Creativity & Communication
    • Explain how the model works and share design ideas.