SkillFire Skill Extenders - Volume III: Engineering
Unleash Their Inner Innovators with Skill Extenders Volume III: Engineering!
Do you lead a youth group, manage an after-school program, or simply want to spark a passion for design, construction, and problem-solving? Look no further than SkillFire Skill Extenders Volume III: Engineering. This incredible resource offers three in-depth, hands-on activities designed to ignite innovation and collaborative thinking through exciting engineering challenges!
Each Skill Extender is a medium-length project that can be completed in 2-5 hours total or spread out over several days, offering flexible learning for your group's schedule. Whether you're looking for a one-off workshop or ongoing skill development, these activities are easy to integrate and promise engaging, educational fun.
Inside Volume III, you'll find:
Big Bridge: Get ready to design and build a sturdy structure that can withstand the test of weight and distance. Your group will learn about structural integrity and the power of simple materials.
Special Delivery: This activity will challenge your group to engineer ingenious devices for transport and reception, all while crafting a compelling story around their inventive solutions.
Ping-Pong Roller Coaster: It's time to design the ultimate thrill ride! Your group will explore principles of motion and physics as they construct an exciting, gravity-defying path for a tiny traveler.
Plus, you'll receive a FREE Scheduling Guide to help you seamlessly integrate these valuable activities into your program.
Ready to inspire your group's engineering marvels and foster a new level of creative problem-solving?
Skill Extenders, Vol 1 includes these exciting SkillFire challenges:
Performance Skill Extender
Uncover the mystery! Imagine your team as a group of intrepid archaeologists who have just stumbled upon the remnants of ancient writings. What secrets do they hold? What were these ancient people trying to communicate? Now is your chance to dive into the past and bring history to life!
Use your imagination to create a performance about a team of archaeologists encountering ancient writing somewhere on Earth. Plan and practice your performance to unveil the story behind these enigmatic messages.
Task Skill Extender
Step into the shoes of visionary architects and embark on an exciting quest to create three unique towers, each with a distinct function. Your team is brimming with incredible ideas, but how will you bring them all together? What kind of towers will you design?
Your team will design and construct three separate, freestanding towers using materials from three separate materials lists. Each tower must meet a specific goal. Use your creativity and ingenuity to plan and build these architectural marvels.
Hybrid Skill Extender
Calling all creative minds! Imagine your team as a group of ingenious inventors, tasked with creating the ultimate multi-purpose invention. You've mastered single-purpose gadgets, but now it's time to push the boundaries. What everyday problems will you solve with your groundbreaking invention?
Your team will design and build a single invention using materials from a materials list that can solve three everyday problems. Plan and present a performance showcasing how your invention transforms the lives of different characters.