CS-STEM Curriculum
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Coding and Computational Thinking with LEGO SPIKE Prime
Learn to Program the LEGO SPIKE Prime
Coding and Computational Thinking with LEGO SPIKE Prime provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the LEGO SPIKE Prime hardware and Scratch-based programming software.
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CS-STEM Curriculum and Technology Showcase
A showcase of new technologies on the CS-STEM Network
Check out our virtual robotics education programs!
Our first course to use this platform is Intro to Programming Virtual LEGO EV3. This new curriculum utilizes our proven CS2N network alongside our EV3 Classroom inspired programming language to allow students to program and run a virtual Lego EV3 on any of our 70+ tables. Try our curriculum to learn how to solve the Sensabot Challenge!
Learn how Machine Vision can be integrated into robotics systems to automatically perform tasks such as image detection and quality control.
Our first course to use this platform is Intro to Programming Virtual LEGO EV3. This new curriculum utilizes our proven CS2N network alongside our EV3 Classroom inspired programming language to allow students to program and run a virtual Lego EV3 on any of our 70+ tables. Try our curriculum to learn how to solve the Sensabot Challenge!
Learn how Machine Vision can be integrated into robotics systems to automatically perform tasks such as image detection and quality control.
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Introduction to Programming with EV3 Classroom
Learn to Program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 with EV3 Classroom
Introduction to Programming provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 hardware and EV3 Classroom scratch-based programming software.
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Coding and Computational Thinking with VEX V5
Learn to program the VEX V5 in VEXcode Pro
This curriculum provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help learners foster Computational Thinking using the VEX V5 hardware and VEXcode programming software.
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Introduction to Programming with VEXcode IQ Blocks
Learn to program your VEX IQ with VEXcode
Introduction to Programming provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the VEX IQ hardware and VEXcode IQ Blocks scratch-based programming software.
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Robotics Integration with Arduino (ShieldBot)
Learn how to integrate multiple subystems of a robot
Robotics Integration introduces students to situations where technicians receive multiple components of a robotics system that require assembly, installation, and debugging. Students learn how to integrate components such as a vision sensor (camera) system, breadboard, servo motors, and embedded microprocessor from multiple hardware vendors. The learner will "unpack and test" components and refine “robot navigation programming" through this curriculum.
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Fabrication Foundations with Hand Tools
Learn how to create structural components for a mobile robot
Fabrication Foundations introduces students to hand tools to cut, drill, and file down multiple materials to create a robot chassis and motor mount. Students also learn how to use additive manufacturing (3D printing) to create a sensor mount. The skills taught include safety, basic measurement, reading and interpreting drawings, basic hand tool use, and handling materials.
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Mechanical Foundations with VEX V5
Learn how components of a robot connect and transfer motion
Mechanical Foundations focuses on mechanical concepts such as structural design, weight distribution, drivetrains, fastening, the relationship between speed and torque, and alternate methods of transferring motion such as linear slides and belts and pulleys. This curriculum familiarizes students with the foundational skills needed to understand how components come together and different use cases for creating motion.
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Software Foundations with Arduino (ShieldBot)
Learn how to plan, write, and debug code for a robot
Software Foundations is an introduction to programming concepts. Students who complete this curriculum demonstrate an understanding of the software engineering process through repeated planning, testing, and iteration throughout the units. Students also learn basic robot movement, how to use feedback from different kinds of sensors, and how to create complex programs using loops and decision-making logic.
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Electrical Foundations with Arduino
Learn how circuits and signals work in a robotic system
Electrical Foundations focuses on the foundational concepts around basic electricity and how circuits work. In this course, students learn how to use multimeters to measure various parts of a circuit. Students learn how to control signals using a microcontroller, how to utilize binary sensors like Limit Switches, and analog sensors like an Ultrasonic Sensor. The culminating project is an e-panel consisting of all of the components found in a typical robotic system.
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