Update: Fab Lab El Paso is now rebranded as Tech Frontier. Fab Lab remains the K-12 program name and is located within La Nube STEAM Discovery Center.
Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 Makerspace Field Trips and Services
Unlock your students’ creativity and technical prowess with a Field Trip to our new home for our award winning K-12 programming at La Nube. Bookings are available for Grades 3-12, Tuesday to Friday, with content and exercises differentiated for Grade Levels 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
Field Trip Topics
3D Modeling – Artifact Architects
Animation – The Shape Of Imagination
Spring Add-On: Robotics – Tech Titans
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Professional Development
3D Printing 101
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*Scroll down for program descriptions and to register for a quote*
*There is a 10 student minimum to book a Field Trip and 20 student maximum per day per Fab Lab Field Trip.*
*Half Day Field Trip fee includes admission to La Nube*
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Fee Schedule
| Half Day AM | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | $20 per Student $10 Per Chaperon (Includes La Nube Admission) |
| Half Day PM | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | $20 per Student $10 Per Chaperon (Includes La Nube Admission) |
| Full Day | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM | $35 per Student $10 Per Chaperon ($10 add-on lunch available) |
| Professional Development | 4 hours | $150 per Teacher |
Vendor and Contractor of Allied States Cooperative ESC Region 19, El Paso ISD, Socorro ISD, Ysleta ISD, San Elizario ISD, Canutillo ISD
Field Trip Descriptions
Artifact Architects
Content: 3D Modeling, Virtual Reality
Available Fall and Spring
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Description:
Craft, curate, and connect! Venture into the future of digital artistry by exploring the exciting realms of 3D Modeling and its applications in immersive virtual reality. Students will design unique digital artifacts and curate their own virtual museum exhibits, showcasing their creative visions and connect with a community of young innovators across the city.
The Shape of Imagination
Content: Animation
Available Fall and Spring
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Description:
Lights, camera, action! Roll out the red carpet and bring stories to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Inspired by La Nube’s uniquely imaginative exhibits, students will craft and narrate their own short films, transforming big ideas into visual masterpieces—shaping a world of their own imagination.
Tech Titans
Content: Robotics, Coding
Available Spring Only
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Description:
Unleash your inner Tech Titan and join us for an action-packed field trip where your students will explore the amazing world of robotics and automation. Through hands-on play and creative experimentation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of robotics and discover the future potential of these automated technologies.
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Professional Development
3D Printing 101
Description:
Designed for educators with little to no prior experience in 3D printing, this course will focus on building foundational knowledge and practical skills that can be seamlessly integrated into various subject areas. By the end of this course school teachers will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to effectively incorporate 3D printing into their classrooms. Whether it’s bringing history to life with 3D-printed artifacts or engineering prototypes for science projects, this PD experience will empower educators to unleash their students’ potential by fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, preparing them for the challenges of the future. Participants will explore the following key areas:
- Introduction to 3D Printing
- 3D Design Fundamentals
- Integrating 3D Printing Across Subjects
- Classroom Management and Safety
- Preparing prints and post processing
