Skills 2016

A special program for students of Renfrew County's Catholic Schools

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Before registering note that many programs are grade specific.


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As part of the board’s  special education initiative, Carol and Wayne Campbell from Hila Science Camp are presenting a series of workshops designed for the advanced learner.  All grade 4 to 8 students enrolled in schools of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board are eligible to attend.  The workshops are hands on with all equipment and supplies provided.  All workshops are being held at Bishop Smith Catholic High school .

Map to Bishop Smith CHS - Google Maps

We are living in very exciting times! 

These activities are  designed to stretch your creative and intellectual skills and provide  inspiration as you continue your education.  


Program Descriptions, Times and Locations


 Each program  is 2  hours and is  limited to 15 participants.  The computer sessions are divided into grade appropriate divisions.  
Once you have selected the program(s) that you would like to attend , Register Online  or Phone 613 582 3632  after 5:00 is best.

Questions? Email Us  , hila@hilaroad.com or Phone 613 582 3632  after 5:00 is best.

 

 Mindstorms EV3 Robots

Tuesday,  April 5,  Grades 4-6,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Wednesday, April 6, Grades 6-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Thursday,  April 7,  Grades 6-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Monday, April 11, Grades 4-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Thursday, April 28, Grades 4-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

In this workshop you will learn  to work with the most recent Lego Mindstorms Robots.   These powerful robots come with a sophisticated programming language allowing you to create programs that will control your robot . Each student will have their own robot to experiment with.

Watch this video for more information about the Lego EV3 workshop.

Mindstorms EV3 Robot Video.


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Mindstorms EV3

3D Animation

Thursday, April 14,  Grades 4-6,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Monday, April 25, Grades 6-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

Tuesday, April 26, Grades 4-8,  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke

This exciting animation and video workshop is held in the Hila Room,  at BSCHS.
In this workshop you will learn how to create computer animations using Corel Motion Studio -  Motion Studio 3D. 

Example of 3D animation created with Motion Studio 3D: 

3D Animations play a large role in the movie industry while in science animations can be used to show  a  plant growing, cell division, pollination , weather patterns even the birth of a star.  

 

 

Example of 3D animation: 

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Electricity and Renewable Energy

Monday, April 18, Grades 4-6  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke
Tuesday, April 19, Grades 6-8  6:00 to 8:00 PM, BSCHS, Pembroke


In this workshop you will learn about some of the technology used in renewable energy.  Using digital meters you will learn to measure the voltage and current produced by solar panels and how to construct a working solar array that will actually produce electricity from sunlight. You will use a small electrical generator to learn how electricity is produced by  falling water and wind.

Don't worry if you have never done anything like this before, we will teach you everything you need to know about this important technology.

Here are some videos on these topics that we produced for our YouTube channel.

Hila Science Video - Solar Energy

Hila Science Video - Motors and  Generators.

Hila Science Video - Electricity Introduction

Hila Science Video - Basic Circuit Building


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Ipads, Google Drive and Biology Lab

Tuesday, May 3, Grades 4 - 8,  6:00 - 8:00,  BSCHS, Pembroke

Wednesday, May 4, Grades 4 - 8,  6:00 - 8:00,  BSCHS, Pembroke

  During this workshop you will use Ipads and digital microscopes to find, identify and record microorganisms, tiny creatures that live in the ponds and streams of our community. Some of the most amazing  living things can be found in the wetlands of the Ottawa Valley.

You will upload images of  your discoveries to the Google Cloud, sharing your discoveries with our school community. 
Chrome Books and Ipads linked to the fast wireless network at BSCHS makes learning exciting.

This is the type of work typically done by field biologists. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in nature. 

Tutorial using ipads and google drive.
 Link to images of pond life




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After selecting the program(s) you wish to attend, Register Online :

Contact us by phone: 613 582 3632  or   e-mail: hila@hilaroad.com

Carol and Wayne Campbell

Hila Science Camp