An introduction to 3D design, 3D Printing, Coding, Robotics and Engineering. This course will cover all 4 areas and give students a basic understanding with hands on experience. 4 sections will be split up between two classes and two teachers. Students will rotate half way into the year to the other section.Creative Coding-Robotics is an introductory course intended for students to explore the art of coding. With the growing demand for computer programmers, coding is an exciting career to explore. Aligned with national computer science standards, this course will introduce students to coding terms and elements. Students will learn basics of computer processes and functions while working on coding projects such as using the code on electronic boards and robots. Students will also learn basic coding including order of operations, rules and basic commands of mostly HTML and Python. Students will be engaged in various languages including scratch, html/css, and python. This is a fun, fast paced course where student creativity is encouraged with every project. Students who have any interest in computers or coding are encouraged to take this course!3D-Engineering – Students will learn to engineer and design a basic 3D model, and then print it on a 3D printer. The 3D models can be used in a variety of ways. The class will focus on parts for Robotics and Engineering. Class projects will be incorporated as the class brings the 3D-Design, Printing and Coding into real life application.

Manufacturing Technology is a half year class that is an introductory course that focuses on the world of manufacturing technology. This hands-on class will help students gain an understanding of how manufacturing technologies impact politics, the environment, society, and the economy. Students will design, build, and test various transportation models to help expand their understanding of occupational opportunities in the world of manufacturing.Construction Technology is a half year class that is designed to introduce students to skills and careers related to construction. Students will gain an understanding of how construction technologies impact politics, the environment, society and the economy. Students will explore construction through hands-on projects in various related fields.