Spring 2022 7/8 UOS 1
Advanced Graphic Design/Photography- 7/8
Through this unit, students will utilize prior knowledge of the basic elements and principles of graphic design and/or photography to design and create their own artwork. They will work collaboratively with others to grow and expand their technological skills using the DSLR camera and the graphic design programs, Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator, as the mediums for their art designs to create a real-world product.
***Students must have completed at least 80% (8 out of 10 Badges earned) of either Graphic Design or Photography to be eligible for this course.***
Alternative Locomotion- 6/7/8
Learners will evaluate different types of locomotion while engaging in hands on activities related to alternative power.
We will be exploring wind, solar, steam, potential energy and magnetic tracks to make objects move. Some of the planned activities are building a small solar car, a pop pop steam powered boat, a rubber band plane and a maglev car. For each project we will research the pros and cons for each type of energy sources. The culminating project will be to present your findings using digital tools and your models.
Botany- 6/7/8
Botany, also known as plant biology, is the study of plants. It is a scientific discipline based on observation, experimentation, recording, classification, and the testing of hypotheses. You will learn, to explore and study a variety of plant subjects with our hands-on indoor and outdoor classroom.
Broadcasting Our Stories—6/7/8
Learners will use the broadcasting booth and professional level production tools to tell stories in the form of short documentaries. From storyboarding to final cut, you will use digital media to share these stories with the world.
Interactive Fiction—7/8
Students will study, design, and create their own Interactive Fiction games and narratives using the format of video games, board games, digital gamebooks, and/or graphic/visual novels using narrative software.
Kitchen Chemistry 2- 7/8
Students will take their knowledge of science and cooking to an expanded level. Students will conduct both labs and cooking events applying a scientific principle each time. This course will work with some of the basic scientific concepts covered in the first course, but will use a more complex process to do so.
Laser Etching- 6/7/8
Students will be using the Epilog Laser Cutter/Etcher, along with Adobe Illustrator, to design and create multiple projects. Some projects include a wooden notebook cover, tile coasters, a wooden puzzle, an acrylic keychain, and/or repurpose glass jars. Students will learn how to convert images using SVG transfers, design using the shape tools, and much more.
Moneyball: Sports Analytics and Decision Making-7/8
The term “moneyball” refers to the ways that wealthy professional sports teams use their money to buy the best players, putting smaller, less wealthy teams at a disadvantage. Smaller teams started using sports analytics to find less expensive, but valuable players to compete with the wealthy teams. Sports analytics is the practice of using statistics and data analysis to make decisions about drafting, signing, or recruiting athletes to college teams or professional sports franchises. In this class, we will collect and analyze data from our favorite sports and make decisions about how to make our teams better based on that data.
Universe—6/7/8
Students will work in teams to design settlements where the first space settlers might live and work. You will follow the engineering design process to: determine the criteria of a successful settlement, research locations for your settlement, brainstorm ideas that take your location into account, plan and create a prototype settlement, then evaluate and make improvements on your settlement.
Spring 2022 7/8 UOS2
Amusement Park Physics-7/8
Students will learn the physics involved in many popular amusement park rides, how the rides work, and the effects rides have on a person’s body. Students will also learn about the reason for and importance of ride safety protocols and requirements in order to create their own model amusement park ride.
Arduinos (Microcontrollers)— 7/8
Students will build circuits and program an Arduino microcontroller for various projects, such as: light up LED’s with a dimmer switch, program LED’s to strobe, and program a speaker and pushbuttons to make a simple piano. There are multiple projects students will be able to work through at their own pace with additional challenges at the end of most lessons. Students will modify c++ code.
Forensic Science—6/7/8
Students will work a simulated crime scene and use tools a real forensic scientist would use. They will work weekly on labs designed to help them understand the career of forensic science. Students will study such subjects as fingerprinting, handwriting , chromatography, arson investigation, Hair and Fiber analysis, etc.
Future Cities I and II—7/8
Students will research real-world challenges facing the cities of tomorrow, then use design & simulation software to virtually create their own ideal community that provides solutions to today’s problems. Future Cities II students will expand their cities into a more complex regional network with additional challenges, (must have taken Future Cities I)
Interior Design-6/7/8
Interior design students will build the skills necessary to create inspiring spaces, by taking an interdisciplinary approach that draws from art, architecture, and digital design.
SAGE Start-Up—6/7/8
Students will have the opportunity to become an entrepreneur by working together to design a business and use the Fab Lab to create and market products for that business. Students will also adopt a global cause and will support their cause with the proceeds from their business.
Science Fair: Earth & Environmental Sciences —6/7/8
Students will create a science fair exhibit in the area of earth environmental sciences. Possible topics include: earth science, water science, meteorology, ecology, waste management, and renewable energy. You will follow the scientific method to: ask a question, research the topic, construct and test a hypothesis, and analyze and report your results.
Stock Market 2.0- 7/8
Students will take their knowledge and skills of the stock market to the next level. Students will go deeper into aspects of investing with topics such as mutual funds and bonds. Students will have the opportunity to work with a team to invest a virtual $100, 000 and compete against students from schools in the region.
Advanced Graphic Design/Photography- 7/8
Through this unit, students will utilize prior knowledge of the basic elements and principles of graphic design and/or photography to design and create their own artwork. They will work collaboratively with others to grow and expand their technological skills using the DSLR camera and the graphic design programs, Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator, as the mediums for their art designs to create a real-world product.
***Students must have completed at least 80% (8 out of 10 Badges earned) of either Graphic Design or Photography to be eligible for this course.***
Alternative Locomotion- 6/7/8
Learners will evaluate different types of locomotion while engaging in hands on activities related to alternative power.
We will be exploring wind, solar, steam, potential energy and magnetic tracks to make objects move. Some of the planned activities are building a small solar car, a pop pop steam powered boat, a rubber band plane and a maglev car. For each project we will research the pros and cons for each type of energy sources. The culminating project will be to present your findings using digital tools and your models.
Botany- 6/7/8
Botany, also known as plant biology, is the study of plants. It is a scientific discipline based on observation, experimentation, recording, classification, and the testing of hypotheses. You will learn, to explore and study a variety of plant subjects with our hands-on indoor and outdoor classroom.
Broadcasting Our Stories—6/7/8
Learners will use the broadcasting booth and professional level production tools to tell stories in the form of short documentaries. From storyboarding to final cut, you will use digital media to share these stories with the world.
Interactive Fiction—7/8
Students will study, design, and create their own Interactive Fiction games and narratives using the format of video games, board games, digital gamebooks, and/or graphic/visual novels using narrative software.
Kitchen Chemistry 2- 7/8
Students will take their knowledge of science and cooking to an expanded level. Students will conduct both labs and cooking events applying a scientific principle each time. This course will work with some of the basic scientific concepts covered in the first course, but will use a more complex process to do so.
Laser Etching- 6/7/8
Students will be using the Epilog Laser Cutter/Etcher, along with Adobe Illustrator, to design and create multiple projects. Some projects include a wooden notebook cover, tile coasters, a wooden puzzle, an acrylic keychain, and/or repurpose glass jars. Students will learn how to convert images using SVG transfers, design using the shape tools, and much more.
Moneyball: Sports Analytics and Decision Making-7/8
The term “moneyball” refers to the ways that wealthy professional sports teams use their money to buy the best players, putting smaller, less wealthy teams at a disadvantage. Smaller teams started using sports analytics to find less expensive, but valuable players to compete with the wealthy teams. Sports analytics is the practice of using statistics and data analysis to make decisions about drafting, signing, or recruiting athletes to college teams or professional sports franchises. In this class, we will collect and analyze data from our favorite sports and make decisions about how to make our teams better based on that data.
Universe—6/7/8
Students will work in teams to design settlements where the first space settlers might live and work. You will follow the engineering design process to: determine the criteria of a successful settlement, research locations for your settlement, brainstorm ideas that take your location into account, plan and create a prototype settlement, then evaluate and make improvements on your settlement.
Spring 2022 7/8 UOS2
Amusement Park Physics-7/8
Students will learn the physics involved in many popular amusement park rides, how the rides work, and the effects rides have on a person’s body. Students will also learn about the reason for and importance of ride safety protocols and requirements in order to create their own model amusement park ride.
Arduinos (Microcontrollers)— 7/8
Students will build circuits and program an Arduino microcontroller for various projects, such as: light up LED’s with a dimmer switch, program LED’s to strobe, and program a speaker and pushbuttons to make a simple piano. There are multiple projects students will be able to work through at their own pace with additional challenges at the end of most lessons. Students will modify c++ code.
Forensic Science—6/7/8
Students will work a simulated crime scene and use tools a real forensic scientist would use. They will work weekly on labs designed to help them understand the career of forensic science. Students will study such subjects as fingerprinting, handwriting , chromatography, arson investigation, Hair and Fiber analysis, etc.
Future Cities I and II—7/8
Students will research real-world challenges facing the cities of tomorrow, then use design & simulation software to virtually create their own ideal community that provides solutions to today’s problems. Future Cities II students will expand their cities into a more complex regional network with additional challenges, (must have taken Future Cities I)
Interior Design-6/7/8
Interior design students will build the skills necessary to create inspiring spaces, by taking an interdisciplinary approach that draws from art, architecture, and digital design.
SAGE Start-Up—6/7/8
Students will have the opportunity to become an entrepreneur by working together to design a business and use the Fab Lab to create and market products for that business. Students will also adopt a global cause and will support their cause with the proceeds from their business.
Science Fair: Earth & Environmental Sciences —6/7/8
Students will create a science fair exhibit in the area of earth environmental sciences. Possible topics include: earth science, water science, meteorology, ecology, waste management, and renewable energy. You will follow the scientific method to: ask a question, research the topic, construct and test a hypothesis, and analyze and report your results.
Stock Market 2.0- 7/8
Students will take their knowledge and skills of the stock market to the next level. Students will go deeper into aspects of investing with topics such as mutual funds and bonds. Students will have the opportunity to work with a team to invest a virtual $100, 000 and compete against students from schools in the region.