and Application

ending with a virtual trip to the end of the known cosmos.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-2 Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

Violent Planet 30-45 Minutes Science On a Sphere Program At LSC From our planet’s currently active volcanoes and earthquakes to Earth’s distant past, this program uses Science On a Sphere to explore the often-violent forces that have shaped our planet.

HS-ESS2-1 Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

Wonders of the Night Sky 30-45 Minutes • Planetarium Program Online | At LSC Use the current night sky to explore Earth and Space Science concepts. Topics relate to objects visible in the sky on the date of your program and include seasonal constellations and planets, exciting deep-sky objects, and breaking astronomical news.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ESS1-1 Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation. HS-ESS1-3 Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts SL.11-12.4 Present information, findings and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically. The content, organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATION OF SCIENCE

Arduino Circuits 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC Learn about circuitry and how to code for Arduino. This microcontroller is great for beginners but flexible enough to provide additional challenges for more knowledgeable students.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Connections to NJSLS - English Language Arts RST.11-12.9 Synthesize information from a range 45

of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. Connections to NJSLS – Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.1.12.AP.4 Design and iteratively develop computational artifacts for practical intent, personal expression, or to address a societal issue.

NEW! Digital Animation Series Three 45-Minute Sessions Tech & Design Studio Workshop Online | At LSC | At Your School Animation is a series of images, each slightly different from the last, shown in sequence. Artists and animators can take a vision and bring it to life. In this series, learn the core principles of animation, use Piskel Software tools, and apply your new animation skills to solve a series of design errors and improve a product.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-ETS1-1), (HSETS1-2), (HS-ETS1-3), (HS-ETS1-4) Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.ED.5 Evaluate the effectiveness of a product or system based on factors that are related to its requirements, specifications, and constraints (e.g., safety, reliability, economic considerations, quality control, environmental concerns, manufacturability, maintenance and repair, ergonomics).

Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad 45-60 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop Online | At LSC Engage in the digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-ETS1-1), (HSETS1-2), (HS-ETS1-3), (HS-ETS1-4) Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and 3D Design with Tinkercad 60-75 Minutes • MakerLab Workshop At LSC Engage in online digital creation of 3D models and learn how to create intricate pieces designed for 3D printing using Autodesk Tinkercad. Then use our Monoprice Mini Select printers to print a personal design that’s yours to keep.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex realworld problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering. Connections to NJSLS - Mathematics MP.4 Model with mathematics. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.NT.2 Redesign an existing product to improve form or function.

Intro to Game Design 45-60 Minutes Tech & Design Studio Workshop At LSC Design custom characters, animations, and behaviors for video games. We’ll use the platform Construct 3, which sets a foundation for computational thinking—an essential skill in today’s tech-driven world.

Alignment to NJSLS - Science HS-ETS1-4 Use a computer simulation to model the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real-world problem with numerous criteria and constraints on interactions within and between systems relevant to the problem. Connections to NJSLS – Mathematics MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.4 Model with mathematics. Alignment to NJSLS - Computer Science and Design Thinking 8.2.12.AP.2 Create generalized computational solutions using collections instead of repeatedly using simple variables.