7th Grade Courses
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Course: Technology & Robotics I
Grade: 7th Grade Duration: Semester Description: This semester course builds on the introductory topics covered in sixth grade. In some areas, students engage with the same tools but at a higher level of complexity, while in other areas they approach the topic with more advanced tools. Students start to go deeper into programming, computer aided design, robotics and physical computing, all while applying the Design Process. Projects: Computer Aided Design (beyond Tinkercad), Intro to Physical Computing, Intro to Coding, and Robotics. |
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Course: Foundations in STEM I
Grade: 7th Grade Duration: Semester Description: This semester course seeks to grow students' capacity for creativity, innovation, and learning from a technology & engineering perspective. Students develop and use problem solving skills as they progress through the engineering design process. Working both individually and in groups, they work to design, build, test, refine, and present innovative solutions to various challenges. Projects: Computer Aided Design (beyond Tinkercad), Engineering Design Process, Introduction to engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, Electrical), Digital Fabrication. |
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