Pirate Science

Program Type:

DiscoverU, Library NExT, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary School Age
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Registration for this event is no longer open.
Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Event Details

Ahoy! Life as a pirate isn’t just rough and rugged – it requires scientific ingenuity. In this class, students will learn about the traditional suite of nautical arts, including celestial navigation, sword fighting, weather prediction, knot tying, ship construction, and sailing. Come aboard, mateys!

This is an in-person workshop.

*Please read all the information below!

The San Diego Public Library and UC San Diego Extension are proud to bring all Library NExT programming to you for free, thanks to funding provided in whole or in part by the State of California, administered by the California State Library, and the Community Development Block Program funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of San Diego.

In order to keep these programs free, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program requires us to collect household income information as part of the registration.  All information collected is confidential and is only used for tracking to provide funds for this program.

If you need special accessibility accommodations, information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

If you have comments, questions or grievances about Library NExT, please contact Library NExT at LibraryNExT@sandiego.gov

Registration Policy and Procedures:

  • I understand students must attend all classes.
  • I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
  • I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.
  • I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.
  • I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

 

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.