CP Spark Lab

12/13/2024

09/05/2024

Thank you to all the Central Park families and staff for your generous donations of supplies. Our students will create amazing things with your support!

06/05/2024

Thanks to a generous grant from Boston Scientific, the 5th and 6th graders had an absolute blast the past two weeks with the new drones that we have added to the Spark Lab's robot collection! What an exciting and engaging way to finish off a school year of STEM!

05/16/2024

Eight students from Central Park attended SparkPath's STEMLink event at Century College today. Students got to attend three different sessions centered around STEM careers. From trying out computer animation and engineering chain reactions to building a model watershed and programming Sphero robots, our students were exploring all sorts of possibilities with STEM professionals!

02/02/2024

01/29/2024

The 2nd graders recently wrapped up their robotics unit with the Lego WeDo 2.0 kits, they had a blast building and programming these simple robots and got to try out several sensors as well!

01/25/2024

Central Park has been honored with the STEM Innovation Award through a partnership with the Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA) and the Science Museum of Minnesota!

01/02/2024

Now on display in the Central Park showcase: 5th and 6th grade 3D prints! Stop by and see the designs our students created with CAD software and chose to have printed in the Spark Lab.

12/09/2023

The 5th and 6th graders have been completing 3D design challenges using Tinkercad.com this month. Each student can now choose one file to prepare for printing, pick a filament color and share their file. It's exciting seeing the 3D printers once again at work in the Spark Lab!

12/07/2023

There is a buzz around the Spark Lab as our first graders begin their Bee-Bots robotics unit!

11/29/2023

Recycled racers in action!