All About Sound: A STEAM Investigation

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Please join us for this fun STEAM Course, “All About Sound: A STEAM Investigation” In this 3-week course, students will learn about the properties of sound, music, and have workshop time to create their own musical instruments.

  • This is an activity for grades K-12 and will be offered in person at the RVA Learning Center in Mosinee.

  • STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving.

The Schedule for the event is as follows:

  • March 3: Week 1- All About Sound: A lesson about the basics of sound and the relationship between sound and music. Students will be given instructions on creating their own musical instruments. Students will take home their materials and create their instruments. Materials at home may also be used.

  • March 10: Week 2- Sounds Around the World: A lesson about traditional musical instruments from all over the world. Also this week: Students will present the instruments they made at home.

  • March 17: Week 3- Share/Present: Penny Whistle Class! Students attending week 3 will be in for a special St. Patrick’s Day treat! Students will be given a penny whistle and learn how to play it!

Kindly visit the Calendar of Events to RSVP for this event!

RVA's 100 Cup STEAM Challenge!

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Please join us for the 1st annual RVA 100 Cup STEAM Challenge! In this very fun activity, students will be challenged to a variety of building challenges - all with cups!

  • This is an all-ages activity.

  • STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving.

  • Students who attend in-person at the RVA Learning Center in Mosinee will have individual and group challenges to encourage collaboration, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and listening skills. All materials will be provided.

  • Students who attend online will be given the challenge rules and encouraged to complete the challenge with family members! Students will be encouraged to upload their towers to a Flipgrid to share! Supplies will not be mailed out, families must supply their own cups.

Kindly visit the Calendar of Events to RSVP for this event!