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This is a two lesson introduction for students on how to use TinkerCAD, covering the fundamentals of 3D modeling using TinkerCAD as well as fundamentals of manufacturing using 3D design. Both lessons involve hands on CAD modeling activities. First lesson also contains a guided activity, demonstrating fundamentals of 3D modeling. Second lesson contains 2 activities which ask students to create more advanced models. Second lesson also contains two videos demonstrating how the in-lesson models may

This is a two lesson introduction for students on how to use OnShape, covering the fundamentals of parametric 3D modeling using OnShape as well as fundamentals of manufacturing using 3D design. Both lessons involve hands on CAD modeling activities. First lesson also contains a guided activity, demonstrating fundamentals of 3D modeling. Second lesson contains 2 activities which ask students to create more advanced models. Second lesson also contains two videos demonstrating how the in-lesson mode

This an introductory mini-project/activity which guides students through the use of EarSketch a platform which utilizes Python code to generate music. The activity is mean to be exploratory. Students will need to use ability to add/remove code comments as well as modify variables in a function call. This is an excellent opportunity to connect Python to music (which maybe more familiar to some students).

This project meant to be a take home assessment or perhaps an in-class project for students to work on. It incorporates material from the introductory level of computer science (in Python) such as print and input functions as well as how to make function calls. It also provides opportunity for students to debug pre-written code. As bonus students have opportunity to expand their knowledge beyond the material taught and implement file I/O functions. This is a fun project meant to give the student

A project which brings math to life with material which connects something which they heard about and something which they learned in class. This project places students in the middle of the different stock trading strategies between themselves and a Hedge Fund. As part of the project students are required to graph data, analyze linear equations and draw conclusions based on the resulting data. They also learn about concept of short selling. This is an excellent in-class group assignment or a ve

This project is combines simple business task with usage of word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software. Students are asked to perform a set of different calculations for three possible products using spreadsheet. Write a formal letter to the senior manager of the company (explaining which product is better) as well as make a presentation. This project is an excellent opportunity to improve student familiarization with basic business software as well as make it relevant to practical us

This project is allows students to explore how mathematical concepts of positive and negative integers as well as corresponding mathematical operations are helpful in engineering/scientific calculations in an imaginary Mars Settlement. This is an excellent way to connect simple math concepts to more advanced STEM concepts and to spur students' imagination beyond the realm of regular math classroom. This version contains word document version of the project as well as answers.

This lesson covers additional terminology used in software development. It also teaches students how to use in-code comments as well as basic code debugging in Visual Studio Code. Homework builds on the material presented in class. Answers for both classwork and homework are included. In this package are: power point lesson/presentation, classwork code, homework code and corresponding answers.

This lesson guides students different ways we can run Python code in visual studio code. Homework asks students to do a very simple code modification and submit the result. All classroom and homework Python code is included in the package (including relevant answer). In this package are: power point lesson/presentation, classwork code, homework code and corresponding answers.

Introductory lesson for students new to programming and computer science. Covers concepts of compiler, decompiler and machine language. Homework guides student on running basic Python code in Visual Studio Code.

This project allows students to explore application of scientific notations in everyday life, in this case data storage. It helps to illustrate how scientific notations are used to quantify how much storage is required to store different forms of electronic data and how to figure out if we have enough storage to store something. It also touches on basics of business calculations. This version has answers as well.