Techtastic Beginnings
Investigate different forms of technology to learn about how they work, and how technology helps us accomplish different tasks.
Please note: Techtastic Beginnings is limited to a maximum group size of 24 students at a time (48 students total per day). For questions, please contact our reservations team at (847) 832-6899.
- Understand that humans control technology and technology can be used to solve problems.
- Identify coding and practice giving basic commands to a computer.
- Move a robot from one place to another by programming BlueBots.
- Use technology to create music and art with SpecDrums and Scribble Bots.
Take It with You
Use the following activities to bring the education concepts from this exhibit into your home or classroom:
Appropriate for Grades: PK, K, 1, 2, 3
Meets Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: 11, 13, 30, 32
Meets Next Generation Science Standards: K-2-ETS1, 1-PS4-2
Focus: Math, Science