Computational Thinking and Design

In sixth grade computational thinking and design, students are introduced to various topics in design and programming through topic-specific courses.

In this course, students will work in the Scratch environment to produce games from simple, single-level creations to multi-level adventure games. They will have a chance to develop game characters and scenes as well as design and define all game play instructions.  

In this course, students will focus on simple language and structure to create a site and accompanying application for a product, company, or person.

This course introduces students to robotics, working from the simple line following bots such as Ozobots to more complex robots that they design and program to perform necessary tasks. Throughout these courses, students may be introduced to other programming languages that may help them complete and/or add to their designs, such as Python, Javascript, Scratch, and more.

This course allows students to explore basic engineering concepts such as machines and how to build using gears, cranks, and more. They may also incorporate various tools and technology that allows for more complex machines, such as power and motors.

Students will work in the Scratch environment to produce games from simple, single-level creations to multi-level adventure games. They will have a chance to develop game characters and scenes as well as design and define all game play instructions.

This course allows students to explore basic engineering concepts such as machines and how to build using gears, cranks, and more. They may also incorporate various tools and technology that allows for more complex machines, such as power and motors.

In seventh grade computational thinking and design, students are introduced to various topics in design and programming through topic-specific courses.

This course focuses on building websites, from simple designs to more complex functionalities. An introduction to hosting on a server will also be discussed.

Robotics introduces students to robotics, working from the simple line following bots such as Ozobots to more complex robots that they design and program to perform necessary tasks. Throughout these courses, students may be introduced to other programming languages that may help them complete and/or add to their designs, such as Python, Javascript, Scratch, and more.

Students will work in the Scratch environment to produce games from simple, single-level creations to multi-level adventure games. They will have a chance to develop game characters and scenes as well as design and define all game play instructions.

This course allows students an opportunity to help present and design solutions for community problems presented to them at the school and/or local level. They will use the tools in the Goldberg Family Innovation Lab to produce their prototypes and final design.

Students will work on various projects that use circuits for multiple purposes, such as adding LED lights, temperature sensors, and more. Projects will range from art displays to scientific research, to physical mathematical models, and more.

This course allows students an opportunity to help present and design solutions for community problems presented to them at the school and/or local level. They will use the tools in the Goldberg Family Innovation Lab to produce their prototypes and final design.

(Students may apply this Unit to either Visual Art or Computational Thinking). Students explore the use of non-traditional materials and techniques to create artwork, which can range from sculptures and kinetic sculptures to costume making with recycled materials. Students will also use electronics, such as sensors, circuits, motors, and more to create their own unique pieces.

In eighth grade computational thinking and design, students are introduced to various topics in design and programming through topic-specific courses.

Students will work on various projects that use circuits for multiple purposes, such as adding LED lights, temperature sensors, and more. Projects will range from art displays to scientific research, to physical mathematical models, and more.

Students will learn how to build using a robotics engineering kit, such as VEX robotics. The course will focus on preparing students for competitions at the local level, providing students with opportunities for controlled robots and autonomous programming. In the 8th grade course, students will be required to incorporate sensors into their final designs.

Students will work in the Scratch environment to produce games from simple, single-level creations to multi-level adventure games. They will have a chance to develop game characters and scenes as well as design and define all game play instructions.

Students will work on various projects that use circuits for multiple purposes, such as adding LED lights, temperature sensors, and more. Projects will range from art displays to scientific research, to physical mathematical models, and more.

Students will work in the Scratch environment to produce games from simple, single-level creations to multi-level adventure games. They will have a chance to develop game characters and scenes as well as design and define all game play instructions.