Program Overview
Galileo Technic
The Galileo Technic program introduces students to advanced principles of mechanical engineering through hands-on machine building. The curriculum delves into higher-level mechanical engineering topics, challenging learners to work with diverse mechanical mechanisms and structures to build functional systems. Through this experience, students gain a deeper understanding of how engineering works in the real world while nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a lasting interest in STEM.
7-10 years
Age of children
75 min
Lesson duration
36 lessons
Curriculum length
Basset Hound
Program video
Curriculum
Overview
Students explore advanced mechanisms such as gyroscopic systems, universal joints, steering mechanisms, and kinematic chains. Through functional models, they learn how forces, motion, automation, and energy work together in real-world machines.
Program Objectives:
Introduce students to advanced mechanical concepts.
Provide a foundational understanding of the laws of physics and related phenomena.
Develop the ability to analyze and interpret engineering processes.
Build practical engineering implementation and machine-construction skills.
Foster independent, creative, and solution-oriented thinking.
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.
Enhance spatial recognition and support deeper STEM integration.
Lesson Flow
Learn
Introducing the advanced mechanical concept of the day.
Build
Creating advanced machines.
Play & Upgrade
Testing the machine and adding upgrades for further engineering challenges.
