Winter/Spring '25 Coding & Robots NYC
Level 1 Coding (K-1) Students will: Expand their understanding of coding principles through dynamic, hands-on coding challenges Use Scratch Jr. to build and program animations and games with block-based coding Solve complex tasks using a color-driven programming system Tackle interactive coding challenges by programming our robots to navigate a maze in timed trials Learn essential coding concepts like loops, sequences, and commands while exploring how these impact real-world applications Level 2 Coding (2nd-4th grade) Students will: Explore advanced robotics and game design, delving deeper into complex coding concepts Develop an understanding of variables, events, and conditional logic for more sophisticated problem solving Use Scratch to design and program interactive games and advanced animations Take on advanced challenge, pushing the boundaries of robotics and code Experiment with hardware programming and basic electronics through the use of microcomputers Level 3 Coding (4th-6th grade) Our Level 3 coding class for students in 4th through 6th grade takes their coding skills to new heights with an immersive blend of game design, beginner text-based coding in Python, and hands-on robotics. Students will create their own interactive games, mastering advanced concepts in logic and algorithm design. They'll embark on their first journey into text-based coding with Python, learning to write and understand code that will further develop their understanding of fundamental coding concepts as well as introduce them to the use of more sophisticated data structures. They will use Python to code advanced competition level Vex Robots, draw exciting and aesthetically pleasing computer graphics, and explore classic algorithms like maze navigation, list sorting and/or searches. This comprehensive course nurtures problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, preparing students for future tech endeavors. This course is open to Genius Gems returning students, and students that fit the grade level criteria. Content will be different than the previous semester.