Z.Lab: What If?｜Art, Science & Innovation Lab
奇想實驗室: 藝術、科學與創新探索 | Age: 6y+ | Sat 2:40-3:40 am | Trial Class＄30 | 15 Sessions
Available spots
Service Description
7 位非凡人物 × 7 大創意挑戰 × 15 堂跨領域探索---小小的想法，也能帶來大大的改變！ ◆ 課程介紹： 如果紙能為難民蓋一個家？如果科技能保護海洋？如果我們能從空氣中取得水？ 每個改變世界的創新，都從一個大膽的想法開始！ 在 Z.Lab 奇想實驗室，孩子將跟著七位改變世界的人物，探索藝術、科學與創新如何回應真實世界的挑戰。從草間彌生的無限鏡屋、坂茂的人道建築、珍·古德的動物保育、李飛飛的人工智慧、Boyan Slat 的海洋清潔計畫、JR 的攝影故事，到諾貝爾化學獎得主 Omar Yaghi 的空氣取水研究，每兩堂課深入探索一個主題。 課程結合人物故事、趣味實驗、工程挑戰與藝術創作，讓孩子從觀察與提問開始，親手設計、測試並完成自己的作品。 我們希望孩子不只是學習知識，更能理解創新背後的原因：有人希望保護動物，有人想幫助失去家園的人，也有人希望讓更多人獲得乾淨的水。 透過這段跨領域的探索旅程，鼓勵孩子發揮想像力、勇於嘗試、學習合作，並發現自己的創意也能為世界帶來美好的改變！ 7 Inspiring Changemakers | 7 Creative Challenges | 15 Hands-on Sessions Big Ideas. Bold Minds. A Better World. ◆ Course Details What if paper could provide shelter for refugees? What if technology could help protect our oceans? What if we could harvest water from the air? Every world-changing innovation begins with a bold idea! In Z.Lab: What If?, children will explore how art, science, and innovation can address real-world challenges through the inspiring stories of seven changemakers. From Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror rooms, Shigeru Ban’s humanitarian architecture, and Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation to Fei-Fei Li’s artificial intelligence research, Boyan Slat’s ocean cleanup project, JR’s photographic storytelling, and Nobel Prize laureate Omar Yaghi’s research on harvesting water from the air, students will explore a new theme every two sessions. Through inspiring stories, hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and creative projects, students will observe, ask questions, design, test, and bring their ideas to life. More importantly, children will discover the purpose behind innovation—whether it is protecting wildlife, providing shelter for displaced families, or making clean water more accessible. This interdisciplinary learning experience encourages children to think creatively, embrace challenges, work together, and discover how their own ideas can help make the world a better place. ◆ About the Instructor Ms. Zoe has nearly 10 years of experience in early childhood and bilingual education. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Foreign Language Teaching at Michigan State University. With experience teaching at an IB international school, she integrates Reggio Emilia principles and inquiry-based learning with art, science, and hands-on activities to nurture children’s curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and compassion for the world. Note: TJCF reserves the right to modify course content as needed.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Attendance, Absence & Cancellation Policy *Attendance & Absence -For courses with 8 classes or fewer, each student is allowed one personal absence without providing a reason. -For courses with more than 8 classes, students may take up to two personal absences. -In both cases, you will receive make-up credits equivalent to one class fee per absence, which must be used before the current course ends. *Make-up credits can be applied to other eligible classes during the same season. -The difference is non-refundable if the make-up class costs less than the credit value. -If the make-up class costs more, the participant will be responsible for paying the difference. *If the absence is not reported at least 72 hours in advance, or if the number of allowed absences is exceeded, make-up classes or refunds will not be granted.( info@thejoyculturefoundation.org) * Cancellation & Refund Policy Program Cancellation by Organizer : -Programs may be canceled 7 days before the first class if minimum enrollment is not met. -If a class is canceled, participants will be notified by email and receive a full refund. -Credit card refunds may take 1–2 weeks to process. *Refunds for General Courses ： Cancellations made more than 10 business days before the course start date: Full refund minus a 15% or $50 processing fee (whichever is lower) Cancellations made within 10 business days of the start date: No refund Individual Class Cancellation or Rescheduling by TJCF or Instructor： - If an individual class is canceled or rescheduled by TJCF or the instructor, TJCF will make reasonable efforts to arrange a make-up session. - If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled class, the family may choose between a class credit or a prorated refund for the affected session. - Class Credit: Credits will be issued immediately and remain valid for one year from the date of issuance. - Refund: Refunds will be processed within two weeks of the request. *All cancellations must be made in writing via email to: info@thejoyculturefoundation.org Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. These policies help us ensure a fair and consistent experience for all families.
Contact Details
650-272-6915
info@thejoyculturefoundation.org
934 Santa Cruz Avenue suite a, Menlo Park, CA, USA
Please book here if it's available
7 位非凡人物 × 7 大創意挑戰 × 15 堂跨領域探索---小小的想法，也能帶來大大的改變！
◆ 課程介紹：
如果紙能為難民蓋一個家？如果科技能保護海洋？如果我們能從空氣中取得水？
每個改變世界的創新，都從一個大膽的想法開始！
在 Z.Lab 奇想實驗室，孩子將跟著七位改變世界的人物，探索藝術、科學與創新如何回應真實世界的挑戰。從草間彌生的無限鏡屋、坂茂的人道建築、珍·古德的動物保育、李飛飛的人工智慧、Boyan Slat 的海洋清潔計畫、JR 的攝影故事，到諾貝爾化學獎得主 Omar Yaghi 的空氣取水研究，每兩堂課深入探索一個主題。
課程結合人物故事、趣味實驗、工程挑戰與藝術創作，讓孩子從觀察與提問開始，親手設計、測試並完成自己的作品。
我們希望孩子不只是學習知識，更能理解創新背後的原因：有人希望保護動物，有人想幫助失去家園的人，也有人希望讓更多人獲得乾淨的水。
透過這段跨領域的探索旅程，鼓勵孩子發揮想像力、勇於嘗試、學習合作，並發現自己的創意也能為世界帶來美好的改變！
7 Inspiring Changemakers | 7 Creative Challenges | 15 Hands-on Sessions
Big Ideas. Bold Minds. A Better World.
◆ Course Details
What if paper could provide shelter for refugees? What if technology could help protect our oceans? What if we could harvest water from the air?
Every world-changing innovation begins with a bold idea!
In Z.Lab: What If?, children will explore how art, science, and innovation can address real-world challenges through the inspiring stories of seven changemakers.
From Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror rooms, Shigeru Ban’s humanitarian architecture, and Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation to Fei-Fei Li’s artificial intelligence research, Boyan Slat’s ocean cleanup project, JR’s photographic storytelling, and Nobel Prize laureate Omar Yaghi’s research on harvesting water from the air, students will explore a new theme every two sessions.
Through inspiring stories, hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and creative projects, students will observe, ask questions, design, test, and bring their ideas to life.
More importantly, children will discover the purpose behind innovation—whether it is protecting wildlife, providing shelter for displaced families, or making clean water more accessible.
This interdisciplinary learning experience encourages children to think creatively, embrace challenges, work together, and discover how their own ideas can help make the world a better place.
◆ About the Instructor
Ms. Zoe has nearly 10 years of experience in early childhood and bilingual education. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Foreign Language Teaching at Michigan State University. With experience teaching at an IB international school, she integrates Reggio Emilia principles and inquiry-based learning with art, science, and hands-on activities to nurture children’s curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and compassion for the world.
Note: TJCF reserves the right to modify course content as needed.