About The Program

Are You Smarter Than YOUR 5th Grader? is for students in grades 4-6 and their parents or guardians. The program allows students and parents to develop understanding and experience success in technology alongside each other. Space is limited, so register today.

Thank you to Motorola Foundation Innovation Generation Grants for funding of this program!

What You Will Do

Participants will engage in an ALICE Storytelling Challenge and Pico Cricket design studio. Separate topical meals will be conducted for parent and child groups. Parents will hear from guest speakers to inspire them to share the joy of technology with their children. Children lunches will engage them in CS Unplugged activities
and exposure to Purdue specific activities. Participants should plan to attend all 6 Saturday workshop sessions. Sessions will be led by local K-12 teachers and supported by current CS and Purdue students. Each session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end by 1:00 p.m.

Cost

The workshop is offered at no charge, but a $25.00 deposit is required to register. The $25.00 check will be returned to participants upon completion of all 4 workshop session.
Lunch is also offered for students and parents at no charge, and participants get to take home a Pico Cricket set valued at $250.

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