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Since July 2020, Robotics for All has provided online courses for students from Kindergarten to 8th grade. All classes run for eight weeks and include content videos and virtual hour-long meetings with teachers twice a week. There are some introduction level courses and some more advanced courses. All courses are taught in English. Each class will have a maximum of 15 students, with a maximum student-instructor ratio of 5:1. All lead teachers are either high school upperclassmen, college students, or college graduates. All teacher's assistants are high school students and above.

We carefully screen our volunteers; all volunteers go through a comprehensive written application and interview before being accepted. Roughly 50% of all candidates who apply to volunteer with us get accepted. All volunteers over the age of 18 must pass a detailed background check run by our contractor Sterling Volunteers. 
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One session of classes is 8 weeks long. Start and end dates for classes are flexible. 

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Course Offerings

View syllabi on one document (better for mobile users): 

• English: www.tinyurl.com/englishsyllabi
• Spanish: Coming Soon
• French: https://tinyurl.com/frenchsyllabi
• Mandarin Chinese: https://tinyurl.com/mandarinsyllabi

Fundamentals of Programming with code.org (k-3rd)

Overview

• Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org is designed to be an entry level programming course for Kindergarteners to 3rd graders with no prior experience in programming. 
• This class is split into two levels: K to 1st, and 2nd to 3rd. With the exception of two additional concepts for 2nd-3rd graders, both classes will learn similar content, but each is adapted for the age of the students.
  • Students will be automatically grouped into their respective classes by the grade level provided in the registration form; there is no need to specify which level you are registering for on the registration form. 
• Students will be introduced to block-based coding through lesson plans from Code.org, an organization that runs a popular platform for learning programming. 

Who should take this course?

• K-3rd Graders with no prior programming experience. 

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-3rd Graders with some prior programming experience.
  • These students should take Scratch (K-3rd).
• 4th Graders and above.
  • Other entry-level courses exist for older students, such as Scratch (4th-6th), CAD with TinkerCAD (5th-8th), Python (6th-8th), that do not require prior coding experience.
  • For more experienced students, PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th), and Advanced CAD with Fusion (6th-8th) are offered.

Topics Overview
Digital Citizenship
K-1st: 15% of the Curriculum
2nd-3rd: 15% of the Curriculum

Sequencing
K-1st: 35% of the Curriculum
2nd-3rd: 20% of the Curriculum

Loops
K-1st: 35% of the Curriculum
2nd-3rd: 20% of the Curriculum

Events
K-1st: 15% of the Curriculum
2nd-3rd: 20% of the Curriculum

Binary
K-1st: Not Covered
2nd-3rd: 5% of the Curriculum

Conditionals
K-1st: Not Covered
2nd-3rd: 20% of the Curriculum

Both courses will also include a final project. 

Class Structure

1. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
2. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if the first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if the first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Code.org accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

Homework will be assigned after each class if the classwork was not completed (maximum one hour). Optional additional homework will also be offered to all students (this homework can take up to two hours). Our goal is to improve their understanding of the concepts through practice. 

In class, students will do guided and unguided activities under the instruction of a teacher (each class will be led by one lead teacher and will have one teacher’s assistant for every five students) . Some activities will make use of Code.org’s block-based programming language. Other activities will be “unplugged” activities in which students will learn programming concepts through drawing, writing, or even using their bodies to act out movements. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students will be introduced to the foundations of programming and computer science through fun activities which combine critical thinking and creative application. 
• Students should be ready to transition to Scratch (K-3rd) after taking this class. 

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. A smartphone can run all digital software that we use, but the smaller screen size may make it difficult for students. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. 
• Students will be asked to make an account on Code.org. Questions about this will be addressed in the pre-class meeting, one week before the first class. 
• Paper and a writing utensil (pen or pencil) will also occasionally be used for various activities. 
  • Students should have these ready for each class, although they will not be used every class. ​

Scratch (k-3rd)    New

Overview

• Scratch (K-3rd) is designed for K-3rd grade students with some prior exposure to programming concepts. 
• This is a two-part 16 week course (two 8 week courses). While you can only register for one part at a time, it is highly recommended that students take both 8 week courses.
  • In order for students to register for PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch, the next level of Scratch, concepts covered in both parts of the class must be understood. 
  • In the Fall 2020 session, only Part 1 of Scratch (K-3rd) will be offered. Part 2 of Scratch (K-3rd) will start to be offered in the Winter 2020 session.
• Unlike Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org (K-3rd) which is split into K-1st and 2nd-3rd, there is only one group for Scratch (K-3rd).
  • If there is enough enrollment for multiple classes to be run at the same time, the classes will be split by grade level. 
• Students will receive a basic introduction to Scratch, a visual block-based programming language developed by MIT. It is a popular way to learn the logic and thinking behind programming, and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced written coding languages such as Python and Java. In this course, students will learn the basics of coding with Scratch, including basic move functions and intermediate level if-then statements. 

Who should take this course?

• K-3rd Graders with some prior programming experience. 
  • It does not matter how much prior experience they have. Any prior experience or exposure to programming, including Code.org or Scratch, would qualify them for this course.
  • This course is an intro-level course, and is designed for beginners in Scratch. 

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-3rd Graders with no prior programming experience.
  • These students should take Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org (K-3rd). 
    • Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org teaches similar concepts, but in a more easy to understand format than Scratch. 
• K-3rd Graders with extensive prior experience in Scratch.
  • This is still a beginner entry-level course, so these students might find it too simple. 
  • Parents and students should reference the concepts list below. If they only know concepts taught in Part 1 of the course, they should wait until Winter 2020 when Part 2 is offered. 
  • Students who have mastered single digit multiplication/division and all of the concepts taught in Scratch (K-3rd) are eligible to enroll in PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch. 
  • 3rd Graders may enroll in Thunkable, an app-development platform (curriculum still in development, but it will be offered in the Winter 2020 session).
• 4th Graders and above.
  • Older students without programming experience are encouraged to take entry level courses such as Scratch (4th-6th) or Python (6th-8th).
  • For more experienced students, PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th), Python (6th-8th), and CAD with Tinkercad (5th-8th) are offered.

Topic Overview (Part 1)

• Sprites and Stages
• Motion Blocks
• Sound and Appearance Blocks
• Events
• Loops and If-Then Statements
• Basic Sensors

Topic Overview (Part 2)

• Advanced Sensors
• Operators and Conditionals
  • Part of this lesson will teach single digit multiplication and division if students do not already know it. 
• Variables
• Lists
• Miscellaneous Concepts Such as Clones and Messages

Both parts of the course will also have a final project. 

Class Structure

1. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
2. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Scratch and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

Homework will be required after each class (maximum one hour). Optional additional homework will also be offered to all students (this homework can take up to two hours). Our goal is to improve their understanding of the concepts through practice. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals 
After Taking Part 1:

• Students should be able to program a basic program in Scratch, using motion, sound, appearance and loop blocks. 

After Taking Both Parts 1 and 2:

• Students will have been introduced to the foundations of programming and computer science through Scratch. 
  • They should be able to proficiently program a basic Scratch project. 
• Students should be ready to transition to PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th) after taking these classes.  

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. A smartphone can run all digital software that we use, but the smaller screen size may make it difficult for students. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. 
• No other materials are needed for this class.

Scratch (4th-6th)

Overview

• Scratch (4th-6th) is designed for 4th-6th grade students without any prior exposure to Scratch or other programming languages.
• Students will receive a basic introduction to Scratch, a visual block-based programming language developed by MIT. It is a popular way to learn the logic and thinking behind programming, and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced written coding languages such as Python and Java. In this course, students will learn all the basics of coding with Scratch, from basic move functions to advanced programming concepts such as variables. 
• This is a faster paced version of Scratch (K-3rd) and is geared towards 4th-6th graders. Both courses cover the same concepts, but this one covers it in half the time. 

Who should take this course?

• 4th-6th Graders with no prior experience with Scratch. 
  • 4th-6th Graders who have experience with other written programming languages may find Python/Turtle (offered starting Winter 2020) or Python to be a better fit.
• 4th-6th Graders with minimal experience with Scratch.
  • Please reference the topic overview section and see what concepts the student knows.
    • If the student only knows 1-3 of the topics, this course will still be challenging enough.
• 3rd Graders with some prior experience in Scratch or programming. 
  • Single-Digit multiplication and division are prerequisites, however. 
• 7th-8th graders who have never learned Scratch or a written coding language before. 
  • While 7th to 8th graders may find this course to be a little slow, it will still give them a baseline understanding of all the Scratch programming concepts. 

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-2nd Graders.
  • These students should take either Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org (K-3rd), or Scratch (K-3rd). 
    • Scratch (K-3rd) teaches the same concepts, but at a slower pace better geared towards younger students. 
• 3rd Graders who do not know single digit multiplication and division. 
  • Teachers will not teach this in Scratch (4th-6th). It is expected that students understand it beforehand.
  • These students should take Scratch (K-3rd). 
• 4th-6th Graders with extensive prior experience in Scratch.
  • This is still a beginner entry-level course, so these students might find it too simple. 
  • These students should enroll in PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th), Thunkable, or Python Turtle.
    • Both Thunkable and Python Turtle are still in development and will start to be offered in Winter 2020. 
• 7th and 8th Graders with prior programming experience. 
  • The pacing of this curriculum may be too slow. 
  • The following entry level courses may be a better fit:
    • CAD with TinkerCAD (5th-8th)
    • Python (6th-8th)
    • Java (6th-8th; curriculum still in development, to be offered in Winter 2020)

Topic Overview

• Sprites and Stages
• Motion Blocks
• Sound and Appearance Blocks
• Events
• Loops and If-Then Statements
• Sensors
• Operators and Conditionals
• Variables
• Lists
• Miscellaneous Concepts Such as Clones and Messages

In the last week, students will be doing a final project. 

Class Structure

1. 10-30 minute video lesson (to be watched before the first class).
2. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
3. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum)
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered. 
4. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Scratch and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students will master all the fundamentals of Scratch. 
  • They should be able to make a Scratch project independently from start to finish.
• Students should be ready to transition to PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th), Python (6th-8th), or other entry-level written coding languages after taking this class.  

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. A smartphone can run all digital software that we use, but the smaller screen size may make it difficult for students. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. Google Classroom will also be used for this class to store class materials. 
• No other materials are needed for this class.

PBL (Project based Learning) Scratch (3rd-8th)    New 

Overview

• PBL Scratch is designed for 3nd-8th grade students who have already mastered the basic Scratch concepts. 
• As the name suggests, almost all of this class will be projects. Students will learn how to make various games and projects in Scratch that will build their understanding of more advanced subjects in Scratch, as well as increase their knowledge of how to apply concepts they learned in Scratch (K-3rd) or Scratch (4th-6th) to games and projects.

Who should take this course?

• 3rd-8th Graders with extensive prior experience with Scratch. 
  • Prerequisites:
    • Either both parts of Scratch (K-3rd) or Scratch (4th-6th)
    • Or knowledge of all of the following:
      • Single Digit Multiplication and Division
      • Sprites and Stages
      • Motion Blocks
      • Sound and Appearance Blocks
      • Events
      • Loops and If-Then Statements
      • Sensors
      • Operators and Conditionals
      • Variables
      • Lists

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-2nd Graders.
  • Even if K-2nd graders have completed both levels of Scratch (K-3rd), the level of concepts taught in this curriculum are simply too advanced and not recommended for K-2nd graders.  
• 3rd-8th Graders who DO NOT know one or more of the following concepts:
  • Single Digit Multiplication and Division
  • Sprites and Stages
  • Motion Blocks
  • Sound and Appearance Blocks
  • Events
  • Loops and If-Then Statements
  • Sensors
  • Operators and Conditionals
  • Variables
  • Lists

Topic Overview

• Review of the Following Topics: 
  • Sprites and Stages
  • Motion Blocks
  • Sound and Appearance Blocks
  • Events
  • Loops and If-Then Statements
  • Sensors
  • Operators and Conditionals
  • Variables
  • Lists
  • Miscellaneous Concepts Such as Clones and Messages
• Different games and miscellaneous projects in Scratch, for example:
  • Scrolling Platformers (like Mario!)
  • Long Animation-Style Programs
  • Clicker-Style Games

In the last week, students will be doing a final project. 

Class Structure

1. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
2. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum).
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered.
3. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.
4. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum).
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Scratch, and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students should build on their mastery of all the fundamentals of Scratch. 
  • They should be able to proficiently program an advanced Scratch project on their own. 
• Students will be ready to transition to Python (6th-8th), or other entry-level written coding languages after taking this curriculum.  

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. A smartphone can run all digital software that we use, but the smaller screen size may make it difficult for students. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. Google Classroom and Edpuzzle will also be used for this class to store class materials. 
• No other materials are needed for this class. ​

CAD with Tinkercad (5th-8th)

Overview

• CAD (Computer Aided Design) involves the use of a computer to digitally design objects. In this course, students will learn how to use Tinkercad, a basic, online CAD program. 
• The course culminates in a final project in which students will create their own design and can optionally have it 3D printed and mailed to them directly. 
  • There is a $50 fee for this. Fee waivers are available. 
  • Your decision can come towards the end of the class. 

Who should take this course?

• Any 5th-8th grader with no prior experience with any computer aided design software. 

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-4th Graders.
  • These students will find CAD with Tinkercad to be a little too fast paced. 
  • They should take one of our other programming courses such as Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org (K-3rd), Scratch (K-3rd), Scratch (4th-6th), or PBL (Project Based Learning) Scratch (4th-8th). 
• 5th-8th Graders with prior experience using Tinkercad or any other CAD software.
  • Tinkercad is the most basic CAD software.
  • These students should take Advanced CAD with Fusion 360 (6th-8th), the next level in our CAD series. 

Topic Overview

• Intro to Tinkercad
• Grouping/Making Holes
• Manipulating Shapes
• Advanced Features in CAD
• Codeblocks (two optional lessons)
• 3D Printing

In the last two weeks, students will be doing a final project. This final project can be 3D printed by an online service selected by Robotics For All for a fee of $50 and mailed to you. Fee waivers are available. 

Class Structure

1. 10-30 minute video lesson (to be watched before the first class).
2. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
3. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum).
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered. 
4. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Tinkercad, and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students should master all the fundamentals of Tinkercad. 
  • They should be able to design an object in CAD. 
• Students should be ready to transition to Advanced CAD with Fusion 360 (6th-8th).   

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. Google Classroom will also be used for this class to store class materials. 
• No other materials are needed for this class. ​

Python (6th-8th)

Overview

• Python (6th-8th) is designed for students grades 6th-8th who do not have any prior experience with the Python coding language. 
• ​Python is a professional coding language widely used by many companies, including Wikipedia, Google, and Facebook. This course is designed to teach students the basics of Python.
• This class is open to students without any prior experience with Python, so students with prior experience may find the class to be initially too slow. 

Who should take this course?

• 6th-8th Graders without any prior experience or only minimal experience with Python. 
  • Please reference the topic overview section and see what concepts the student knows.
    • If the student only knows 1-3 of the topics, this course will still be challenging enough.
• 4th-5th Graders with some prior experience in programming in Scratch, or another language.

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-3rd Graders.
  • These students should take a more beginner course such as Fundamentals of Programming with Code.org (K-3rd) or Scratch (K-3rd) (K-3rd).
• 4th-5th Graders who have never taken a programming course. 
  • These students should take Scratch (4th-6th).
• 6th-8th Graders with extensive Python experience. 
  • Please review the topic overview below to see what topics are covered in this class.
  • Currently the only other courses for 6th-8th Graders are CAD with Tinkercad, and Advanced CAD with Fusion 360. 
    • In Winter 2020, the following courses will be available: Advanced Python, Java, and potentially others. 

Topic Overview

• Syntax
• Print Functions
• Calculator
• Variables and Types
• Lists
• Basic Operators
• Conditional Logic (if/else if/else)
• Loops
• String Operations and Formatting
• Functions
• Dictionaries/Sets
• Input/Output (reading/writing files)

In the last week, students will be doing a final project. 

Class Structure

1. 10-30 minute video lesson (to be watched before the first class).
2. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
3. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum).
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered. 
4. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Repl.it, and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students should master all the fundamentals of Python. 
• Students should be ready to transition to Advanced Python (coming Winter 2020), or have a better baseline for other written coding languages such as Java (coming Winter 2020). 

Required Materials

• While a laptop is recommended for the best user experience, a tablet will also work. A smartphone can run all digital software that we use, but the smaller screen size may make it difficult for students. All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. Google Classroom will also be used for this class to store class materials. 
• No other materials are needed for this class. ​

Advanced cad with fusion 360 (6th-8th)    New

Overview

• Advanced CAD with Fusion 360 builds on Robotics for All’s CAD with Tinkercad (5th-8th) course.
• Students will build on their knowledge of CAD with Tinkercad in Fusion 360, a more advanced CAD software.
• Students will experiment with advanced tools and features. 
• Similar to CAD with TinkerCAD, the course culminates in a final project in which students will create their own design and can optionally have it 3D printed and mailed to them directly. 
  • There is a $50 fee for this. Fee waivers are available. 
  • Your decision can come towards the end of the class. 

Who should take this course?

• Any student who has taken Robotics for All’s CAD with Tinkercad course. 
• Any 6th-8th grade student who is familiar with Tinkercad or a similar CAD software. 

Who shouldn’t take this course?

• K-4th Graders.
  • These students will find Advanced CAD with Fusion 360 to be a little too fast paced. 
  • They should take one of our beginner programming courses such as Fundamentals of Programming or Scratch. 
• 5th-8th Graders without prior experience using Tinkercad or any other CAD software. 
  • These students should take CAD with Tinkercad (5th-8th), a beginner version of CAD.
• 5th-8th Graders with extensive experience in Fusion 360.
  • Reference the topic list below.
  • These students should take a programming course such as Scratch or Python. 

Topic Overview

• 2D Sketching
• Creating and Modifying 3D Shapes
• Threads
• 3D Patterns
• Mirroring
• Construct Menu and Parameters
• Assembly
• Rendering

In the last two weeks, students will be doing a final project. This final project can be 3D printed by an online service selected by Robotics For All for a fee of $50 and mailed to you. Fee waivers are available.

Class Structure

1. 10-30 minute video lesson (to be watched before the first class).
2. First class meeting: 1 hour video call on Monday or Tuesday.
3. Homework (1 hour target, 2 hour maximum).
   1. Optional challenge homework will also be offered. 
4. Second class meeting: 1 hour video call on Thursday if first class meeting is on Monday, or Friday if first class meeting is on Tuesday.

*Exactly one week before the first class meeting, at the same time as the regularly scheduled first class meeting, there will be a pre-class meeting for the parents and students (both parents and students are encouraged to attend). In this meeting, instructors will introduce themselves, review the expectations of the class, and set up the students’ Edpuzzle, Fusion 360, and Google Classroom accounts.

*For the last class, parents are invited to see a showcase of the students’ final projects. 

In classes, activities students will be doing include: watching live teacher demonstrations, participating in teacher-guided programming challenges, and playing interactive games with Kahoot, Quizziz, and Quizlet. 

Curriculum Goals

• Students should master all the fundamentals of Fusion 360. 
  • They should be able to make intermediate to advanced objects in Fusion 360. 

Required Materials

• All classes will be run on Google Meet or Zoom video call software. Google Classroom and Edpuzzle will also be used for this class to store class materials. 
• A computer that meets the system requirements for Fusion 360 (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html) is required. 
• Students will need to download Fusion 360, which is free. ​

Snap Circuits (2nd-3rd) NEW

The snap circuit curriculum is designed as a physical online curriculum allowing students in grades 2nd - 3rd to learn more about the basic properties of electricity and electronics through hands on activities with the Snap Circuits kit. Robotics for All will provide the kits to schools, however, schools will be responsible for the distribution of kits to students. This curriculum is only offered to schools and is not listed in the detailed syllabi. 

Tutoring Service 
Robotics for All also offers tutoring services for k-12 students. We can work with you to provide these services on a flexible schedule. Our volunteers tutors go through rigorous screening including assessments on their ability to tutor academic subjects.

We are offering tutoring for the following subjects:
Computer Science

• AP Computer Science A (Java)

Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics 1 (Algebra Based)
• Physics C (Calculus Based)

Math

• Algebra 1 and Below
• Geometry
• Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
• Precalculus
• Calculus (AB + BC)
• SAT Math (standard test)
• SAT Math II (subject test)

English 

• SAT/ACT English 

• College Application Essay Writing
• Elementary and Middle School English

Social Sciences

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics

FAQ

Are there any prerequisites for taking the classes?

Many courses have no prerequisites or prior experience required. Some courses are more advanced and have prerequisites. Please see the individual courses description for the details. 

How much does the program cost?

Both classes and the tutoring service are free for schools partnering with Robotics For All.

What materials are needed to take the classes?

A computer is recommended for the best experience. Chromebooks and tablets will work for all classes except Fusion 360. 

What is the format of the class?

Classes include one video lesson, two live sessions, and 1-2 hours of homework per week. Students can ask their instructor questions at any time. Classes for K-3rd graders do not have a video lesson and homework is optional. 

HOW LONG IS ONE SESSION?

All classes are for 8 weeks.

Courses Coming Winter 2020

Scratch (K-3rd) Part 2

• This is the second part to the two part Scratch (K-3rd) course.
• Offered to K-3rd students who have taken Scratch (K-3rd) Part 1 or have already mastered the concepts taught in Scratch (K-3rd) Part 1. 

Thunkable (3rd-6th)

• An app development platform with a similar interface as Scratch. 
• Some Scratch knowledge will be required.
• Offered to students who know Scratch but want to learn a different platform. 

Python/Turtle (4th-8th)

• A version of Python that focuses on visual elements. 
• There will be no prerequisites, butScratch or other previous coding knowledge will be helpful. 
• The perfect bridge between Scratch and Python.

HTML/CSS (6th-8th)

• HTML/CSS are coding languages used for web development. Students will learn the languages to make their own website.
• There will be no prerequisites. 

Java (6th-8th)

• Java is a coding language widely used to make applications
• Students will learn to use Java to build simple applications
• There will be no prerequisites.

Advanced Python (6th-8th)

• This class is the next step for students who took our Python (6th-8th) course.
• Teaches a more detailed level and adds more sophisticated concepts in Python.