INNOVATION ACADEMY
About Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy is community programming from Building Momentum. Offerings include camps and after-school classes, field trips, private lessons, and birthday parties. All of our programs aim to empower young people, grow their confidence, and increase their interest in STEAM subjects in a safe and fun atmosphere. Innovation Academy grows participants’ interest in STEAM through hands-on exploration, building, and problem-solving.
To learn more about Innovation Academy send us an email at academy@buildmo.com or visit us at: www.buildmo.com/academy
Building Momentum
Building Momentum has been training the Department of Defense with Innovation Boot Camp since 2014, bringing 21st century technology to active-duty service members all over the world. This same training has become the cornerstone of the bespoke offerings that we make to schools, community groups, and corporate clients through Innovation Elevated and Innovation Academy. Through our work, Building Momentum lives out our mission to solve problems creatively, efficiently, and empathetically and to inspire and empower our clients and community to do the same for themselves.
Camps & Classes
Our camps and classes empower kids and teens to safely and correctly use tools to stretch their imaginations. At Innovation Academy, participants engage in hands-on building while improving problem solving and communication, giving them lifelong skills. Whether tackling projects or challenges, they will work in a highly collaborative environment and form bonds with their peers.
Why Innovation Academy?
• Creates an equitable learning environment with standards-aligned material
• Provides hands-on learning experiences with nontraditional methods
• Teaches a variety of scientific, artistic, and technology-based skills through our best in practice, STEAMfocused curriculum
• Participants become lifelong problem solvers, just like the Building Momentum Team!
Class Subjects Include
• Welding
• Wood Shop
• 3D Printing
• Laser Cutting
• CAD/CAM
• Coding
• Circuit Making
• and much more!
Field Trips
Project Based Learning takes on a whole new meaning at Building Momentum!
We work with Public/Private/ Home School instructors to create unique and incredible experiences for your students across the K-12 grad bands.
Most field trips conclude with a project that studends can take home and continue their awesome STEAM learning. Get in touch with the BuildMo Innovation Academy team to take your classroom to the next level!
Launching into Learning
Grade: K
Laser Cut Catapults
Students spark their curiousity as they observe a laser cutter in action. Later, they get hands-on, building catapults and testing them as they prepare to launch into competition.
21st Century Cars
Grade: 2
Engineering Electric Cars
Students learn the engineering design process and put it to work, designing and constructing electronic cars in preparation for a friendly competition.
Coding Launchpad
Grade: 3
Coding Drones
Students learn to code drones to move autonomously using the Blockly code blocks software as they prepare to complete on a high-stakes aerial obstacle course.
Flight School
Grade: 6+
Build a Tethered Drone with a MicroController
Students learn to bring together propellers, motors, and electronic circuits alongside code they write to create custom crafts.
Kid Powered Raceway
Grades: 4 and 5
Slot Car Energy Transfer
Students engage in a Slot Car activity to learn about kinetic energy, electrical energy, and energy transfer. After designing their cars, teams test them on a track.
Build The Moon
Grade: 1
3D Printed Moon Demo
Students learn about 3D printing, computer aided design, and the moon’s orbit as they prepare to assemble a model of the lunar phases.
Not Just Teslas Anymore
Grade: 3
Soldering Electric Cars
Students take the engineering design process to the next level, soldering wires together to establish the circuitry for their cars.
Laser Dinosaurs!
Grade: 5
Laser Cutting and Model Making
Students create dinosaur fossil and plate techtonic models in Adobe Illustrator and bring those models to life using a high powered laser cutter for assembly by the student.
Welded Sustainabilty
Grade: 6
Welding a Waterwheel
Students concieve, design and weld a waterwheel to create a sustainable power solution - all while learning about power transfer and electricity.
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Teacher Professional Development
At Building Momentum, we understand the power of hands-on learning and the importance of providing students with real-world experiences that ignite their passion for knowledge.
That’s why we’ve curated an immersive workshop that will equip educators with the skills and resources to supercharge your teaching and inspire your students like never before.
• Curriculum Dives: Dive deep into your curriculum, collaborate on how to create an engaging and dynamic scope and sequence that aligns with the latest educational standards.
• Unleash the Potential of 3D Printer Labs: Learn how to set up and run a cutting-edge 3D printer lab within your school.
• Customizable STEM Projects: Explore a world of customizable STEM projects that captivate students’ attention and nurture their curiosity.
Our workshops include expert guidance, handson demonstrations, collaborative learning opportunities, and access to a vibrant community of likeminded educators.
Don’t miss out on this transformative experience! Join us and embark on a journey that will revolutionize your teaching and leave a lasting impact on your students’ lives.
To secure your spot and find out more about our workshop, please contact Julie@buildmo.com
Here’s a sneak peek of TPD with BuildMo:
