ClawCADE STEM Field Trips: Hands-On Science & Arcade Fun
Explore STEM Field Trips and Fun at ClawCADE – The Ultimate Educational STEM Field Trips Destination!
Bring learning to life with ClawCADE’s STEM Field Trips, where education meets excitement!
STEM Field Trips are perfect for schools and youth groups, our immersive program combines hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities with arcade fun in a safe, engaging environment.
Students will discover real-world STEM applications through interactive games, challenges, and demonstrations, all while having a blast.
Located in Roosevelt Field Mall, ClawCADE offers a unique STEM Field Trips experience that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Ideal for elementary to middle school students, our trips are designed to align with curriculum standards and make learning unforgettable.
Book your ClawCADE STEM field trips today and give your students an action-packed adventure that sparks a love for STEM!
STEM TRIP
Includes a 3 Hour Private Party Room- 3 Hour Unlimited Game Card
- 15 Claw Plays
stem lesson plan
1. Introduction to Video Game Tech
Arcade machines are self-contained entertainment systems that play games through specialized software and hardware. These machines include a monitor, input controls (like buttons and joysticks), audio system, and a circuit board that runs the game.
When players press buttons or move the joystick, the inputs are registered by the control interface and sent to the motherboard, where the microprocessor interprets the command and produces output, such as character movement or sound effects.
The core components include:
– Microprocessors: act as the ‘brain’ of the arcade.
– Graphic cards: render animations and images.
– Logic boards: manage controls, timing, and outcomes.
2. The Claw Machine – Engineering in Action
Claw machines operate using motors that control the arm and claw mechanism. These are connected to gears and pulleys for movement. Sensors detect position and timing, and software regulates claw strength and win probability.
The machine can be programmed to reduce claw grip strength until a certain number of plays have occurred – this is known as payout rate. Physics plays a role, as players must estimate angles and time the drop to grasp an object correctly.
3. Math in the Arcade
Students will use math concepts to:
– Determine ticket values for plushies (e.g., 250 for small, 550 for large).
– Plan crane play usage to maximize winning potential.
– Understand odds in games using basic probability principles.
Example: If you have 1/5 chance to win per play and 15 plays, what is your expected number of wins?
4. Physical & Cognitive Skill Building
Arcade games require precision and coordination. Skill-based games like basketball tosses and dancing games build gross motor skills. Games like claw machines, button mashing, and timing-based games help with fine motor skills and cognitive processing.
– Fine motor skills: timing claw drops, tapping precise inputs.
– Gross motor skills: dancing games, throwing games.
– Hand-eye coordination: responding quickly to changing screen prompts.
