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Explore and Engineer with Cardboard: Part 1

  • AIMS Center 1595 South Chestnut Avenue Fresno, CA, 93702 United States (map)

Explore and Engineer with Cardboard: Part 1

 

Overview

Cardboard is a great material for students to engage in the engineering design process. Learn safe and effective tools for young learners.

Cardboard is an incredibly versatile building material that invites creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. In this workshop, you’ll dive into tools, techniques, and classroom-friendly strategies for helping students safely use cardboard as part of the engineering design process. Discover how simple materials can inspire big ideas and deepen students’ understanding of engineering concepts.

This workshop is offered in two parts. While participants are welcome to attend either session independently, it is highly encouraged to attend both, especially joining Part 1 before Part 2, to get the full experience and continuity of learning.

About Our Educator Workshops:

Design, Craft, and Code: New Tools for Teaching Science through STEAM

With science education now featured on the California School Dashboard, there’s never been a better time to rethink how we teach it. Design, Craft, and Code is a hands-on workshop series that equips educators to bring the California NGSS to life through a STEAM-integrated, maker-centered approach—including creative connections to computer science.

Participants will explore a wide range of materials and tools—from cardboard and fabric to 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontrollers—while engaging in open-ended design challenges that spark creativity and problem-solving. Grounded in constructionism, design thinking, and the maker mindset, these sessions provide practical strategies for teaching science through making, coding, and hands-on exploration.

Come ready to design, prototype, and experiment—while gaining the tools and confidence to lead meaningful, NGSS-aligned science and computer science experiences in your classroom.

 
 

REGISTRATION

In-person: FREE

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DETAILS

Wednesday, February 4

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PST

AIMS Center for Math and Science Education
Richard Thiessen Conference Center (WEC 114)
1595 S. Chestnut Ave. Fresno, CA 93702

Located on the main campus of Fresno Pacific University

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EVENT ACCESSIBILITY

If you have any questions about accessibility or require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact us at info@aimscenter.org with as much advance notice as possible. Learn more information on accessibility services here.

 
 

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