The Belt Program

SPRINTS

• Maze Creation with Iterative Design
• Design and Physics of Amusement
  Parks
• Evolution of Energy
• The Science behind Space Travel
• Creative Design with STEM
• IOT Transportation
• Engineering Exploration – Bridge
  Design
• Urban Planning a Smart City
• iCode 2050 Final Project Using
  Scratch

KEY CONCEPTS

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

SOFT SKILLS

• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Fine Motor Skills

OUTCOMES

• Introduction to Scratch
• Engineering Design
• Smart City Design

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

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

SPRINTS

• Building Blocks of Software Design
• Distributed Systems
•  Introduction of Artificial Intelligence
• Merging AI with Software Designs
• Using Software and AI Toolkits
• Designing Software with AI in Mind
• Teaching an AI to Learn
• AI Monitoring
• Final Project and the Future of AI

KEY CONCEPTS

• Software Architecture
• C# and Java Programming
• Relational Databases
• Artificial Intelligence
• ChatGPT

SOFT SKILLS

• Abstract Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
•  Iterative Design
• Project Management
• Planning and Design

OUTCOME

• Designing an Online Environment
  with a Custom AI