STEM the Gap Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge and Chess Patch (Virtual)

STEM the Gap Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge and Chess Patch (Virtual)

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Date: Sun Sep 28, 4:00 PM EDT - Sun Sep 28, 6:00 PM EDT

Category:

STEM

Level:

Daisies

Like Mechanical Engineering, chess helps develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. Join us for a two-hour program designed to teach girls the fundamentals of chess, including each piece's names, movements, and values.

Participants will learn how to play chess and explore real-world applications of chess strategies. We'll draw connections between chess and everyday scenarios, showing how skills like decision-making and planning can be applied to various aspects of life. As a fun twist, we'll create a spinner to decide who plays as Black or White!

Parents are encouraged to download the Lichess application for future learning, and we will guide them on how to engage their daughters in learning chess through this platform.

Chess is an incredible way to teach girls critical thinking and life skills. Don't miss this incredible adventure!

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.
Girls will earn a chess patch with a pawn charm and badge. The chess patch is included.