Virtual Making of a Superhero: Fiction, Fantasy, and the Real World
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)
Explore the hero’s journey in literature and the real world! Students will learn about the concept of the hero’s journey as described by mythologist Joseph Campbell and examine heroes in literature, TV shows, graphic novels and movies, then explore how science, technology, psychology and medicine contribute to today’s heroes. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Being Sherlock: The Art of the Mystery and the Science of Forensics
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
If you like mysteries and are intrigued by crime investigation, this class is for you! Students will explore the exciting world of forensics, including DNA evidence, fingerprints and handwriting analysis as well as learn how mystery writers incorporate this science into their books. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Craftronics
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Learn about electronics and circuits while creating fun crafts projects! Possible projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Stop-Motion Movie Making
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Discover the basics of stop-motion animation! Students will learn to create subjects for their movies, brainstorm ideas, and create storyboards. Using the kid-friendly Stop Motion Studio app, students will create frames, add sound, and produce a final movie. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Surviving Space
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Explore the vastness of space! Students will research the environment of space, different types of planets, and the current technology keeping humans alive both on earth and outer space. This class will touch upon basic research. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual VR Programming
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: High School (Grades 9-12)
This class offers an introduction to Unity program. Unity program is commonly used to program virtual reality games. The students will learn key terms in VR development and a demonstration of how this is often done in unity. Ample examples of where this is used in real VR games will be provided. The instructor will also provide the student will free unity resources, so the student can access more resources after the class. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Craftronics
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Elementary School (3rd - 5th)
Learn about electronics and circuits while creating fun crafts projects! Possible projects include a moving origami swan, light-up LED bracelet or robot bug. This is a virtual workshop.
Virtual Space Out
Location: SDPL Virtual Branch | Level: Middle School (6th-8th)
Buckle your seatbelt and get ready to blast off as you plan your own mission to space! Explore our Earth and then move on to other planets, solar systems and faraway galaxies. This is a virtual workshop.