6th Grade STEAM
This introductory course is intended to afford every student the opportunity to experience how the design process is applied to simple problems and how to come up with creative solutions. The course will be designed to actively involve each student in hands-on activities and collaborative work environments focusing on Computer Science and STEAM. Students will be developing critical thinking skills and experience interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving throughout the course.
This course will be guided by the current New Jersey Learning Standards in Computer Science and Design Thinking, Science, Mathematics, and English.
Unit 1: Introduction to STEAM
Unit 2: Engineering Design
Unit 3: Coding
Unit 4: Capstone Project: STEAM Design