An optional, prerequisite-based elective path with course quizzes, checkpoints and a final assessment. 8 of 8 courses are authored. Schools and families can adopt it as is, customize a copy or choose individual courses.
Grade 6 · Science · Elective
Engineering and Design
8 courses · 3 checkpoint quizzes · a final assessment · first 5 courses free
What the stops mean
- Course: lessons, practice and its own end quiz
- Checkpoint quiz: revisits several courses
- Final assessment: the whole path
- PlayTime and games: optional practice and fun
Progress counts required courses and quizzes only. Optional stops never change it.
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Course
Research, Sketch and Model
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Checkpoint quiz
Checkpoint 1
Covers: Identify a Need and Constraints, Research, Sketch and Model, Materials, Structures and Mechanisms
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Checkpoint quiz
Checkpoint 2
Covers: Identify a Need and Constraints, Research, Sketch and Model, Materials, Structures and Mechanisms, Energy, Controls and Simple Systems, Prototype in Safe Virtual Environments
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Course
Test, Measure and Iterate
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Checkpoint quiz
Checkpoint 3
Covers: Identify a Need and Constraints, Research, Sketch and Model, Materials, Structures and Mechanisms, Energy, Controls and Simple Systems, Prototype in Safe Virtual Environments, Test, Measure and Iterate
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Final assessment
Final assessment
Covers: Identify a Need and Constraints, Research, Sketch and Model, Materials, Structures and Mechanisms, Energy, Controls and Simple Systems, Prototype in Safe Virtual Environments, Test, Measure and Iterate, Accessibility, Sustainability and Tradeoffs, Document and Demonstrate a Design