ArcGIS- Level 1 - Getting Started with ArcGIS
Discover how ArcGIS Online lets you combine maps with information to see the world in a whole new way!
ArcGIS- Level 2 - Geographic Inquiry Process
Combining maps with information gives us a powerful tool to ask and answer questions about our world. Learn about the geographic inquiry process and explore how to use ArcGIS Online to help organize, analyze and present geographic information.
Doodle4Google- Level 3- Introduction to Doodle4Google
It's all about expanding your artistic and creative abilities! Learn from the Google Pros like Ken Saunders and Dennis Hwang. Dive in and don't be shy. Use your favorite graphics program and get started. You could be the next national winner of the Doodle 4 Google competition.
SketchUp- Level 1 - Drawing 3-D Objects
An introduction to SketchUp. Learn about vector and bitmapped graphics. Explore basic SketchUp tools and techniques. Then create a 3-D object of your own design!
SketchUp- Level 2 - Visualize and Design
Discover how computer graphics helps us visualize and design ideas. Learn more advanced SketchUp tools and techniques and explore the SketchUp object warehouse. Then create your own complex object or scene.
SketchUp- Level 3 - Exploring Patterns in Design
"Explore repeating patterns in nature, design, art and architecture. Learn how to use SketchUp to duplicate and repeat objects. Choose or create a SketchUp design challenge using repeating objects and patterns. "
SketchUp- Level 3 - Product Design Challenge
What makes a great product design? Learn about the design process and how it is used in product development. Then design a product of your own in SketchUp. Can you create a "better mousetrap"?
SketchUp- Level 3 - Drawing Models from Photos
"Discover how to use photographs to draw accurate and detailed models of existing buildings, structures and objects in SketchUp. Use these techniques to create a model of your own choosing. Once created you can modify or add to your model to make it better. "
Tinkercad- Level 1 - Drawing 3-D Objects
Learn the basics of drawing and painting with computer software. Apply your knowledge to designing objects in three dimensions with Tinkercad. Use Tinkercad to create an original product. With a 3-D printer, print your design.
Tinkercad- Level 2 - Prototyping
Use Tinkercad to design and produce prototypes of your original concepts. With a 3-D printer, print your design.
Tinkercad- Level 2 - Scale Modeling
Use Tinkercad to design and produce scale models of existing objects. With a 3-D printer, print your design.
Google Arts and Culture- Level 1 – Become a Gallery Curator
Explore Google Arts & Culture online. Choose a theme for your personal art exhibition and then collect art from all over the world to display in your virtual gallery! You will also create an educational resource to accompany the exhibition, such as an audio tour or exhibition catalog.
Google Arts & Culture - Level 2 - Interpreting Art
Learn to obesrve, analyze, and interpret art like an expert! Then choose your favorite artwork to interpret and pick a creative way to share your ideas.
Google Sites- Level 2 - Creating a Website from Scratch
Take your website development skills to the next level as you create a Google website of your own. Start with a blank template and develop your design from scratch!
Google Sites- Level 3 - Using Google Forms
Learn how to combine Google Forms and Google Sites to collect useful information from website visitors. Then use your new skills to create a website featuring two-way information sharing!
Storyboarding- Level 2 - Creating Video Storyboards
Learn about the Four C's and why they're important for every great story. Explore different film genres. Discover how films are carefully planned using storyboards and then create your own using the technology tools of your choice.
Video Editing- Level 1 - Introduction to Video Editing
Find out how the filmmaking industry got started and how it evolved as the technology changed. Learn the basic elements required to create good movies and become familiar with the basic features common to all video editing programs.
Video Production- Level 3 - Introduction to Filming
It's time to pick up the camera and make an original video. Here's where your editing, scripting, storyboarding, and production skills will all come together. How will you engage and entertain your audience?
Bridge Designer- Level 1 - Exploring Virtual Bridge Design
Learn about different types of bridges and how they are engineered for strength. Then begin exploring virtual bridge design with Bridge Designer.
Bridge Designer- Level 2 - Design Decisions with Estimation
Use Bridge Designer's load test simulations to analyze compression and tension forces. Can you use this information to lower the cost of your bridge by 30% in 10 iterations?
Bridge Designer - Level 2 - Design Decisions with Graphs and Charts
Access and use detailed information on strength of building materials. Use this information to reduce the cost of your bridge by 30% or more in as few steps as possible!
Bridge Designer- Level 3 - Designing from Scratch
Instead of starting with a standard bridge template for your design, try taking what you've learned to engineer a low-cost design from scratch!
Bridge Designer- Level 3 - The Time and Money Challenge
Ready for a competition-style challenge? See if you can set a new SmartLab record for the most affordable, functional bridge created in the shortest amount of time.