6th Grade

Robotics

The Robotics course will introduce coding, circuitry, and robotics to students through a series of engaging problem-based projects. In the Robotics course, students will be introduced to age-appropriate content as they engage in projects using Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy in conjunction with Lego EV3 robots. Students will be able to complete a variety of tasks, and programming their robots to complete an array of challenges.

STEM 6

The major focus of this course is to expose students to the engineering and design process and the scientific process. STEM students will have the opportunity to develop skills and an understanding of course concepts through activities, projects, and problems-based learning. The Campus Stem courses work to enhance students’ math and science content through exciting projects that range from tackling environmental issues in the community, to robotics, to physical science challenges.

7^th grade

STEAM Explorations

Students will learn and actively use the Engineering and Design Process to bring their designs to life. From fabrication tools to CAD and 3D printing, students are exposed to basic software, tools, and equipment found at the foundation of any CTE STEM pathway. Students will utilize design software (OnShape ), Arduinos, coding, and other tools to manufacture new products. The course will end with students using all course skills to collaboratively create a final project.

STEM: Tech Design and Engineering 7

This quarter-long class is an introductory course helping students become familiar with OnShape and its 

industry application as a solid modeling design software program. OnShape is the 3D CAD software that

professional engineers use often. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to design, create,

and prototype 3D projects. The class uses multiple 3D printers and laser cutters to fabricate student work.

8^th grade

STEM 8

The major focus of this course is to expose students to the engineering and design process and the

scientific process. STEM students will have the opportunity to develop skills an understanding of course

concepts through activities, projects, and problems-based learning. The Campus Stem courses work to

enhance students’ math and science content through exciting projects that range from tackling

environmental issues in the community, to robotics, to physical science challenges.

STEM: Tech Design and Engineering 8

This class has two levels that run concurrently, Level 1 and Level 2. The Level 1 class is an introductory

course helping students become familiar with OnShape and its industry application as a Computer-Aided Design software program. OnShape is the 3D CAD software that professional engineers use often.

Students will use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, and prototype 3D projects. The class uses multiple 3D printers and laser cutters to fabricate student work. In the Level 2 course, students will expand their background knowledge of OnShape while utilizing the engineering design process. Students will be constructing a small working car as part of their project-based coursework. Through this process, they will be learning about transmissions, motors, and gear ratios. Throughout the engineering design process, students will reverse engineer, prototype, build, and work with hand and power tools.