Foundations of Computer Science & Engineering introduces 6th-grade students to the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering. Through both individual and group projects, girls will learn to ask, imagine, plan, create, test and improve solutions to problems. Solutions to projects will alternate between physical prototypes and computer programs.

Building on the skills gained in STEM 6, Explorations in Computer Science & Engineering 7 incorporates computer science, technology, and engineering principles to emphasize research, teamwork, digital organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Topics include engineering, programming, game creation, robotics, 3D printing, and digital art. Throughout the course, students use the engineering design process to collaboratively complete engineering design challenges in various course topics.

If you can imagine it, you can build it! With a foundation in Computer Science and Engineering, this elective course focuses on using the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking principles to create both digital and physical solutions to problems girls identify in their communities. This class harnesses all of the technology GPS has to offer and combines it with the creativity of the 8th graders to solve problems, bolster critical thinking skills, and design and manufacture products. Creations will be engineered with exciting digital tools and the power of the GPS Makerspace. Students will work individually and in small groups on projects throughout the course, culminating in a final project developed completely by the student!

Building on the skills gained in Discover Computer Science, Design & Discovery incorporates computer science, technology, and engineering principles to emphasize research, teamwork, digital organization, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Topics include engineering, programming, game creation, robotics, 3D printing, and digital art. Throughout the course, students use the engineering design process to collaboratively complete engineering design challenges in the various course topics. Keyboarding skills are developed in this course as well. Required in grade 7, this course meets two (2) times per week for the full year.

If you can imagine it, you can build it! With a foundation in Computer Science and Engineering, this elective course focuses on using the Engineering Design Process and Design Thinking principles to create in the digital space. This class harnesses all of the technology GPS has to offer and combines it with the creativity of the 8th graders to solve problems, bolster critical thinking skills, and design and manufacture products. Creations will be engineered with exciting digital tools such as iMovie and the 3D printer. Students will work individually and in small groups on projects throughout the course, culminating in a final project developed completely by the student! This course can be chosen to fulfill an 8th grade elective requirement; it meets two (2) times per week for the full year.

This course offers girls a chance to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math through a weekly class focused on project-based learning in a variety of STEM topics. All projects will provide students with a wide variety of opportunities to have fun and interesting hands-on experiences with all of the makerspace tools. Creative thinking is emphasized as students use their individual strengths to solve problems as a team. Find undiscovered passions and strengths as you learn to creatively solve problems through the power of STEM.

This course offers girls a chance to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math through a weekly class focused on project-based learning in a variety of STEM topics. All projects will provide students with a wide variety of opportunities to have fun and interesting hands-on experiences with all of the makerspace tools. Creative thinking is emphasized as students use their individual strengths to solve problems as a team. Find undiscovered passions and strengths as you learn to creatively solve problems through the power of STEM.