STEM projects: um...all of them?

We're going to tackle almost all of these at once, because there's something you need to understand about my background...I have attended a lot of universities. I have a college certificate in Computer Information Science with a specialization in Network Security and I have taught or am currently teaching Computer Science, specifically coding, game and app design, cybersecurity, and digital leadership/career exploration. So I can tick off everything but the robotics stuff.  But wait, you say! What about the Space science master?

Oh my poor Sunday-child, yeah, I've done that one too. I competed (in France!) at the 2018 NASA Space Apps challenge designing and building a game/app for NASA and have visited NASA and CERN.



Also, if anyone is looking for a good training site, codecademy and code.org are good places to start. I use both with my AICE Computer Science students. We're starting a Plants vs. Zombies game development challenge on Monday actually.

STEM:

Coding for good:
Coding basics
Digital game design
App development

Cybersecurity:
Cybersecurity basics
Cybersecurity safeguards
Cybersecurity investigator

Robotics: (not done)
Programming robots
Designing robots
Showcasing robots

Other:
Digital leadership
Space science master
STEM career exploration


Requirements:

Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics

Explore the power of music and coding to spread a positive message and write code to share your own performance routine with others.

  1. Learn about functions through song lyrics
  2. Learn about loops through song patterns
  3. Write an algorithm duet
  4. Code a performance routine
  5. Share your coded routine with others

Coding for Good 2: Digital Game Design

Find out about narrative video game design and explore how games can make a positive change in the world.

  1. Brainstorm "game for good" scenarios
  2. Create a G.I.R.L. avatar for your game
  3. Learn about decision trees in game design
  4. Design your game
  5. Playtest and iterate your game

Coding for Good 3: App Development

Collect and visualize data to design a prototype for an app that helps leaders change the world.

  1. Learn to code data objects
  2. Create a data visualization
  3. Design a data collection plan
  4. Analyze your leadership data
  5. Develop an app based on your data

Cybersecurity 1: Basics

Explore how hackers operate and how hacking can be used for the purposes of corporate and national security.

  1. Learn about different kinds of hackers
  2. Hide a message in plain sight
  3. Debate the ethics of hacking
  4. Learn cyberwarfare strategies
  5. Explore cyber careers

Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards

Find out how to protect your personal data and digital footprint with healthy online habits.

  1. Guard your movements
  2. Outsmart the online marketers
  3. Plan your digital future
  4. Take the rights steps to secure your data
  5. Make cyber hygiene go viral

Cybersecurity 3: Investigator

Investigate and respond when a fictional city has been affected by a cyberattack.

  1. Determine how the attack has affected the city
  2. Identify suspects
  3. Decide whether to pay the ransom
  4. Figure out how the attack happened
  5. Learn how to prevent future attacks

Robotics 1: Designing Robots (Haven't done these)

Explore the Design Thinking Process as you build a model of a social robot that can make life better for others. Decide on a challenge, brainstorm solutions, plan, build a prototype, and test it to see how well it meets the needs it is designed to address.

  1. Pick a challenge
  2. Explore possible solutions
  3. Plan your prototype 
  4. Build a prototype
  5. Get feedback on your robot

Robotics 2: Programming Robots

To help you understand how robots work, learn about the parts that make up a robot. Get started by making a simple motorized robot to see how robot parts work together. Then practice coding robots, using important programming concepts, like functions and loops.

  1. Learn about robots
  2. Build a robot model: motorized robot
  3. Explore the way robotics systems work together
  4. Learn about programming
  5. Write a program for a robot

Robotics 3: Showcasing Robots

After engineers build their robots, they share their work with others through challenges, competitions, or marketing campaigns. Now that you’ve built your robot, share your design with others and explore your future with robotics.

  1. Learn about robotics events
  2. Hold a mini robotics event 
  3. Give a presentation about your robotics activities
  4. Find out about robotics career opportunities
  5. See robot makers and robots in action

Digital Leadership

Explore how you can use technology to build community and lead others.

1. Explore your digital landscape
2. Examine digital bias
3. Advocate for your community
4. Create content for change
5. Evaluate and expand your impact


Space Science Master

Explore, observe, design, and communicate your space science discoveries—just like scientists and engineers.

  1. Discover worlds beyond Earth
  2. Dive into NASA science
  3. Explore your interests
  4. Dig deeper
  5. Share what you’ve learned

Ambassador STEM Career Exploration

Find out how a career with STEM will help you shape the world for the better.

1. Explore how you want to make a difference
2. Discover your career possibilities
3. Learn about the day-to-day
4. Find your career pathway
5. Take the next step

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