The Belt Program

DESCRIPTION

COMING SOON! The Jr. STEAM Belt program provides a hands-on exploration of STEAM, blending it with the arts through activities and projects like jungle exploration, space missions, and prehistoric adventures. This 9-month program focuses on building dexterity and introducing young learners to the world of STEAM, fostering creativity and critical thinking in children aged 5-7.

KEY CONCEPTS

• Intro to Scratch
• STEAM Basics
• Engineering
• Arts
• Science
• Mathematics

SPRINTS

• Jungle Adventure: Explore the wonders of the jungle, its flora and fauna, and the secrets it holds.
• Space Race: Blast off into space and discover the mysteries of the universe.
• Prehistoric Creatures: Travel back in time to learn about dinosaurs and other ancient creatures.
• Musical Creation: Unleash creativity through the exploration of music and sound.
• Medieval Fantasy: Enter a world of knights, castles, and dragons, and the science behind the myths.
• Sports Medicine: Understand the human body, health, and fitness through the lens of sports.
• Ocean Biology and Cycle: Dive into the ocean’s depths to learn about marine life and ecosystems.
• STEAM Detectives: Solve mysteries using critical thinking and scientific methods.
• Innovation Station: Encourage innovation and creativity with a focus on inventing and problem-solving.
• Jr. STEAM Belt Final Project Using Scratch: Culminating the program with a final project using Scratch to showcase all that they have learned.

SOFT SKILLS

• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Fine Motor Skills

OUTCOMES

• Introduction to Scratch
• Engineering Design
• Creative Problem Solving
• STEAM Integration
• Hands-on Exploration and Innovation

SPRINTS

• Computer Foundations
• Introduction to Programming with Scratch
• Computational Thinking
• Advanced Scratch Programming
• Digital Logic
• Exploring STEM Professions I
• Exploring STEM Professions II
• Hands-on Scratch
• Final Project: Interactive Simulation Creating from Scratch

KEY CONCEPTS

• Computer Basics
• Programming Fundamentals
• Agile Methodologies
• Scratch Programming

SOFT SKILLS

• Critical Thinking
• Project Management
• Planning and Design

OUTCOME

• Customized Game

SPRINTS

• Robotic Fundamentals
• Robotics with VEX IQ
• Advanced Robotics
• 3D Modeling
• Midterm Robotics Project
• Electricity
• Electricity II
• Engineering Design
• Final Project: Build a Complex Robot

KEY CONCEPTS

• VEX Code
• Engineering
• Electricity
• 3D Modeling
• 3D Printing
• Art of Design

SOFT SKILLS

• Teamwork
• Project Development and Ideation
• Fine Motor Skills and Coordination
• Critical Observation

OUTCOMEs

• 3D Printed Innovation
• Small Scale Smart Home Simulation
• Robot Design Solution

Description:
This course helps transition students from block coding to type coding through interactive Minecraft Education activities, covering core programming concepts like events, variables, and functions, engaging in block coding activities that transition into completing Minecraft Education activities with Python coding and using Lua to create Roblox games, fostering a deeper understanding of block- and text-based coding while emphasizing problem-solving, debugging, and collaborative projects to prepare students for more advanced coding challenges.

Key Concepts: 

• Programming Fundamentals
• Interactive Lessons
• MakeCode Programming
• Block Code Programming
• Transitioning Between Block and Text Code
• Python Programming
• Lua Programming
• Game Development

Sprints:

• Introduction to Minecraft and Programming
• Intermediate Programming Concepts
• Advanced Programming Concepts
• Python Basics: From Blocks to Code
• Roblox Digital Citizenship and World Building
• Game Design for Roblox and Lua Programming
• Game Design for Roblox and Lua Programming II
• Comprehensive Roblox Development
• Final Project

SOFT SKILLS

• Teamwork
• Project Development and Ideation
• Fine Motor Skills and Coordination
• Critical Observation

OUTCOMEs

• 3D Printed Innovation
• Small Scale Smart Home Simulation
• Robot Design Solution

SPRINTS

• Web Development
• Web Development II
• Photography
• JavaScript I
• Midterm
• Graphic Design
• Databases
• Web Hosting
• Final Project

KEY CONCEPTS

• HTML/CSS Programming
• Web Development and Design
• Introduction to Text-Based Coding
• Javascript
• Graphic Design
• Databases
• Photography
• Visual Studio

SOFT SKILLS

•  Creativity
• Design Thinking
• Logical Thinking
• Writing Reports and Proposals

OUTCOMES

• Development of a Dynamic Website
• Photography Portfolio

SPRINTS

• Introduction to App Dev with Maui +
  VS
• App Development
• Working with Prototypes
• Advanced C# Coding
• Data Handling and Management
• Debugging and Testing
• Preparing and App for Launch
• Launching your App
• Iterative App Design

KEY CONCEPTS

• C# Programming
• Mobile App Development
• Visual Studio + MAUI
• Storyboarding
• Mobile App Design

SOFT SKILLS

• Entrepreneurship
• Visual Communication
• Innovation
• Design Thinking

OUTCOMES

• Development of Customized App
• Launch a Mobile Application

SPRINTS

• Introduction to Python with Drones
• Advanced Drone Programming
• Algorithms in Python
• Data Science
• Intro to OOP in Python
• Machine Learning and AI
• Arduino
• Arduino II
• Arduino III

KEY CONCEPTS

• Python Programming
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Arduinos
• Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to OOP

SOFT SKILLS

• Multitasking
• Strategic Thinking
• Strategic Design
• Strategic Planning

OUTCOMES

• Automated Drones
• Electrical Engineering Solutions

SPRINTS

• Game Design in Unreal Engine 5
• Blueprints
• Level Design and Material Editor
• Adding Custom Content
• Cinematic Sequences
• Final Project Phase 1 (Pre-Alpha)
•  Final Project Phase 2 (Pre-Alpha)
• Final Project Phase 3 (Alpha)
•  Final Project Phase 4 (Beta)

KEY CONCEPTS

• Blueprint Programming
• Unreal Engine 5
• Game Development
• Artistic Game Design
• Audio and Video Generation
• First Long-Term Development
  Project

SOFT SKILLS

• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Planning
• Computational Thinking
• Collaboration

OUTCOME

• Ready for Release Unreal Engine 5
  Game

SPRINTS

• Unix/Linux
• Networking
• Information Security
• Hackathon Fundamentals
• Mini-Hackathons
• Block Chain
• IOT
• Embedded Systems
• Final Project

KEY CONCEPTS

• Python Programming
• Cisco IOS
• UNIX/Linux
• Networking
• Information Security
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• System Architecture

SOFT SKILLS

• Troubleshooting
• Problem-Solving
• Design Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Project Management

OUTCOME

• Robot Developed for Environmental
  Solutions

SPRINTS

• Introduction to Java and Backend
  Logic
• Foundations of OOP and UML
• Relational Database Development
• Integrating Java, OOP, and
  Databases in a Project
• Advanced OOP, UML, and Frontend
  Development
• Enhancing the Application
• Deployment Preparation
• Deployment, Monitoring, and
  Addressing Real-Time Issues
• Final Project

KEY CONCEPTS

• Java Development
• Object Oriented Programming
• Universal Modeling Language
• Database Development
• ChatGPT
• UX/UI Design
• Application Testing & Deployment

SOFT SKILLS

• Design Thinking
• Computational Thinking
• Abstract Thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Project Management

OUTCOME

• Fully Built and Deployed Web
  Application