Can you simulate a flock of flying birds or school of fish digitally? Learn about the three forces that control boids. Boids are useful for all sorts of simulations in movies and games, and they are a foundational simulation that is often used in creative coding. Recommended if you are looking to expand your programming base. Gather your computer and basic programming skills for this challenge with YELL 2020 teen intern Milo.

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STEM Challenge Yo’Self | Teen Takeover is created by the San Francisco Public Library from the Youth Engaged in Library Leadership (YELL) STEM team. Stay STEM-tastic by reading, learning and experimenting at home. Gather materials for a new challenge posted at 3pm on weekdays throughout October. Visit www.sfpl.org/stemchallenge for more resources.