Students explore the literary genre of mystery fiction. To get the blood flowing, students will participate in two murder mystery games where they will role-play characters and attempt to figure out who murdered the victim and how it was done. Then, students will analyze three short mysteries. Finally, students plan their own mystery incorporating the [...]
Python is a computer programming language that is excellent for aspiring computer programmers to start with. Python has easy-to-read syntax and programmers can quickly see the output of their programs. Students will be given programming exercises and projects to practice the use of Python programming. In this class, students will start learning various commands like [...]
Roblox is the largest user-generated online gaming platform, with over 15 million games created by users. Students will use Roblox to create adventures which can be published to smartphones, tablets, desktops and consoles. Kids learn the Lua coding using the Roblox text editor to create 3D worlds and explore the use of conditionals, loops, arrays, [...]
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. This class [...]
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. When and [...]
Students play the role of young entrepreneurs as they start with the germ of an idea for a product and business and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. Inspired by the TV show Shark Tank, our students will develop prototypes, formulate a business plan and devise a marketing strategy. Meanwhile, our teachers will provide [...]
Whether by the light of the campfire or the glow of the computer screen, humans have always loved to tell stories. Through games, activities, and short writing prompts, students in this course will get a chance to practice the timeless art of storytelling using digital and analog means. In addition to concepts like story structure, [...]
Students create their very own computer video game from the ground up. Utilizing ClickStream Fusion® software, our teachers will walk through every step of developing a customized functional arcade-style video game. This includes creating various objects such as the player, enemies, bonuses, designing multiple levels, assigning health and lives, and programming object movements. In addition [...]
This Virtual Reality class engages students with coding, game and app design and VR game-play using the Oculus Go, a stand-alone virtual reality VR headset. Students will ultimately experience and modify interactive virtual reality games! *Note - Student does not take the Oculus Go headsets home. When and Where This Class is Offered: Week 3 [...]
