Code a Pet, 3D Print a Keychain, Stitch a Pendant - Discover What's Possible at The Possible Zone.

I. Introduction to the Playground (10 minutes) Overview: Welcome participants and explain the purpose of the playground, emphasizing the integration of STEAM concepts. Structure: Outline the flow of the session, including station rotations and expected outcomes. II. Interactive Stations (40 minutes total, 3 stations, 8 minutes each) Participants will rotate through 3 dynamic stations, each showcasing a unique STEAM project. 1. Tamagotchi Building Station Activity: Learn basic coding with blocks in Make:Code and build your own Tamagotchi! Learning Goals: Understand basics of MakeCode. Create a design for your own Tamagotchi shell. Materials: Laptop, Micro:bit Facilitator Role: Guide participants through coding basics and provide examples of completed projects. 2. Sewing Station Activity: Learn two basic stitches and incorporate them into a design for a basic tapestry or embroidery hoop Learning Goals: Understand back stitch and running stitch; create a design for an embroidery hoop or a tapestry Materials: Use needle, thread, felt/muslin, embroidery hoops Facilitator Role: Guide participants through sewing basics and provide examples of completed projects. 3.Keychain building Activity: Learn basic 3D modeling in Tinkercad to create a 3D model of a keychain. Participants will be able to have their 3D model printed and mailed home to them. Learning goals: introduce basic 3D modeling using Tinkercad Facilitator role: will guide participants in exploring these concepts and provide support during the activities. III. Reflection and Group Discussion (10 minutes) Activity: Gather participants to share insights from their experiences at each station. Discussion Prompts: What did you learn at each station? How can you integrate these projects into your classroom? What challenges do you foresee, and how can they be addressed? Facilitator Role: Encourage participation, summarize key takeaways, and facilitate connections between experiences. Total Time: 1 Hour

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jee.20112 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10632913.2017.1292973 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050913011174?via%3Dihub STEAM Education: Theory and Practice By Khine and Areepattamannil

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