This course comprehensively explores artificial intelligence, covering its foundational concepts, historical evolution, and future implications. Students explore algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, and ethical considerations in AI. Through examining real-world applications and societal impacts, students gain an understanding of the interaction between humans and AI, including its potential effects on various industries and job markets.

This course discusses the foundations of game design and p5play. You will learn important basic skills including programming in JavaScript and 5play. You will also apply your knowledge with several projects.

Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint is highly-useful presentation software that is part of the MS Office suite of applications and products. It allows users to easily create visually-engaging slide presentations that are useful in academic, business, and marketing settings, to name a few. As PowerPoint has evolved, so have its functionality and capabilities. In this course, students will learn about the many functions of MS PowerPoint, from incorporating images, video, and audio into presentations as well as how to add exciting and animations to impress audiences. Students will learn about the nuances of creating dynamic slides and incorporating creativity into their presentations. The course will outline each of the elements of the MS Office PowerPoint Certification Exam and students will be given activities, projects, and other ways to practice and implement what they have learned.

This course outlines key principles and advanced concepts vital for success in engineering design. Beginning with professionalism in the sciences, students learn essential skills like effective communication and teamwork. Subsequent units cover diverse topics including lab safety procedures and advanced computer-aided drawing techniques. Ethical considerations in robotics are explored alongside hands-on projects such as designing a functional robotic hand. Emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application, this course equips students with the knowledge needed for a career in engineering.

In this course, students will explore specialized areas of engineering and related fields by focusing on scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary integration, and project-based learning. Through research, projects, and collaboration, students will learn about manufacturing, electronic theory, thermal energy, kinematics, material processes, and other topics that provide insights into the intersection of technology, society, and innovation. In addition, course content will inform students about technical writing, construction drawings, computing advancements, and design and documentation. This course furthermore helps students prepare for college-level study and careers in STEM fields.

This course outlines the foundational skills and principles necessary for success in engineering. Students explore teamwork dynamics and leadership roles, progressing to understand mathematical concepts like algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability as they relate to engineering. Students gain hands-on experience in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and designing prototypes. Additionally, students explore fluid power systems, basic construction techniques, and emerging trends in the industry.

This course will cover essential aspects of engineering design and communication. Students will explore the significance of computer-aided design and drawing in engineering, integrate ethical considerations and regulations into design scenarios, and develop professional behaviors. Students will learn effective communication of engineering findings and various methods of data collection and analysis. Students will engage in analyzing the engineering process, practice brainstorming and critical thinking, and create or improve products while maintaining detailed engineering documentation.

Science 4 E1  brings science alive by providing students a combination of virtual lab investigations (with options for hands-on learning), interactive lessons, and an array of e-books that capture students’ attention and grow their interest in science. Students engage in science and engineering practices as they explore topics such as weather, climate, earth’s place in the universe, organisms, ecosystems, waves, information transfer, motion, and forces. Throughout the course, students conduct investigations using digital tools and simulations. Some labs also include alternative investigations that use household materials.

This course calls for the following household materials, though they are optional, since digital versions of most labs are available. Other times, students will design their own investigation and choose their own household materials:

· Science Notebook (required)*

· pencil or pen (required)

· crayons or markers (optional)

· notebook paper (optional)

· pot (optional)

· pot holders (optional)

· ice cubes (optional)

· stove (optional)

· string or twine (optional)

· instrument, string (optional)

· water (optional)

· large plastic tub or bathroom sink (optional)

· plastic object or toy that floats, like a rubber ducky

· 1 rock or stone (1inch in size) (optional)

· 1 rock or stone (2 inches in size) (optional)

· 1 rock or stone (3 inches in size) (optional)

· large plastic tubs or containers (optional)

· clear glass (optional)

· plastic cup (optional)

· flashlight (optional)

· piece of wood or wooden surface (optional)

· mirror (optional)

· prism (optional)

· tap water (optional)

· magnifying glasses (optional)

· drinking glasses (optional)

· can, aluminum (optional)

· hand drum or appropriate substitute (optional)

· tape (optional)

· coin (optional)

· scissors (optional)

· stopwatch (optional)

· meterstick (optional)

· ball (optional)

· bat, or other long-handled implement (optional)

*Students may also keep a digital Science Notebook.

Science K brings science alive by providing students a combination of virtual lab investigations (with options for hands-on learning), interactive lessons that provide opportunities for inquiry, and an array of e-books that capture students’ attention and grow their interest in science.

The curriculum begins with an overview of what science is and who scientists are. Students then focus on plant and animal relationships and analyze the weather. In the last half of the course, students explore how the sun affects their world and explore the interactions between different forces.

This course calls for the following household materials, though they are optional, since digital versions of all labs are available:

• blanket
• composition book, notebook, or loose-leaf paper to use as a Science Notebook*
• crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• hat
• scissors
• toy car
• umbrella

*Students may choose to keep a digital Science Notebook.

Math K is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical concepts. Students master content through a combination of teacher-led instruction (either live or via embedded video within the course) and independent practice, both online and offline. Teacher-led instruction engages students using online resources, including virtual manipulatives, videos demonstrating concepts with physical manipulatives, and videos teaching concepts through song. During independent practice, students solve problems online, often working with virtual manipulatives, and offline in an activity book. The Math K curriculum begins with a heavy emphasis on numbers and counting, leading to an understanding of addition and subtraction. Throughout the Math K course, students also explore mathematical concepts found around them in the world, including clocks and calendars, position and patterns, subtilizing, shapes, measurable attributes, and money.

The English Language Arts K program comprises two courses, ELA K and Phonics K. The program provides kindergarten students with a complete early literacy learning experience. Students work through structured lessons that emphasize reading readiness, phonics, language skills, literature, writing skills, and handwriting.

Phonics prepares students to become independent readers through teacher-led, systematic, multisensory instruction in a developmentally appropriate manner. Students review letter names, practice phonological awareness, and learn decoding skills and sight words. Letter tiles, a variety of interactive games and activities, and decodable readers (brief stories that consist entirely of words students can read independently) support multimodal learning.

The English Language Arts 1 program comprises two courses, ELA 1 and Phonics 1. The program provides a well-balanced approach to literacy that integrates phonics, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and handwriting.

Phonics prepares students to become independent readers through teacher-led, systematic, multisensory instruction in a developmentally appropriate manner. Students review phonological awareness and learn advanced decoding skills and sight words. Letter tiles, a variety of interactive games and activities, and decodable readers (brief stories that consist entirely of words students can read independently) support multimodal learning. Spelling instruction begins in the second half of the first semester in ELA 1, building on the foundation of letter-sound knowledge previously mastered in Phonics.