*Course will launch during school year 2024-2025. Course description will be released at that time.
*Course will launch during school year 2024-2025. Course description will be released at that time.
*Course will launch during school year 2024-25. Course description will be released at that time.
*Course will launch during school year 2024-25. Course description will be released at that time.
*Course will launch during school year 2024-25. Course description will be released at that time.
In this course, students will be introduced to the power of programming with MIT Scratch, Carnegie Mellon Alice and Microsoft Kodu. Other programming languages will be introduced to encourage logical and systematic thinking through design, creation and innovation with the use of computer code.
This course is a gateway course to all information technology courses. This course provides an in-depth and dynamic program that develops broad-based Internet and computing skills. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the educational foundation to succeed in their high school courses requiring the use of technology.
How has science affected technology throughout history? To answer this question students trace how science has affected technology throughout history and learn about applied physics, chemical engineering and nanotechnology through exploratory STEM activities and projects. Teachers must attend a 1-week training prior to teaching this course.
In this course, students are introduced to architectural plans, construction styles, alternative materials and processes, dimensioning, measuring and architectural sustainability. Students use a 3D architectural software program to create an environmentally friendly home using shipping containers. Teachers must attend a 1-week training prior to teaching this course.
Through hands-on projects, students explore the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices. Students acquire knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and examine the impact of electricity on our lives. Teachers must attend a 1-week training prior to teaching this course.