Fundamentals of Design
In Fundamentals of Design students are introduced to 3D printing technologies, techniques, and design processes.
Robotics Dance Programming
In this STEM mini-course, students learn how to program AC-D2, the Acellus robot, to perform dance moves. This is an excellent precursor to the more in-depth STEM coding courses.
STEM 3: Electronics and Coding
In Electronics and Coding, students learn how to program using JavaScript source code. They study the basics of electronics, learning how to create circuits and use various electronic devices, including transistors, generators, capacitors, and more. Students apply these skills via a detailed online simulator that allows them to design, build, and test their own electronic […]
STEM 2: JavaScript
In STEM 2: JavaScript, students learn how to code first with Blockly and then with JavaScript source code. With Blockly, everything is done using little building blocks that snap together in an intuitive way. The blocks are used to help introduce students to the JavaScript syntax. Students study fundamental programming concepts, as well as practice […]
Introduction to Java
Introduction to Java is a full year course in which students are taught basic programming using the Java coding language. They use the jGrasp editor/compiler along with the Java JDK to design and code. They learn about variables, operations, data types, libraries, selection statements, arrays, functions, and methods. The Introduction to Java course is taught […]
STEM 1: Introduction to Coding
In the Acellus Introduction to Coding course, students are taught how to program using the Blockly coding language. With Blockly, everything is done with little building blocks that snap together in an intuitive way. Coding with blocks allows students to focus on the fundamental principles of coding, laying a foundation for more advanced programming languages. […]
Elementary Engineering
Elementary Engineering introduces students to basic engineering principles and considers the major impact engineers have had on the world as we know it. Students learn about the problem-solving skills used in the engineering design process and then put them into action. They practice problem-solving and brainstorming through different design challenges. Students also learn about many […]