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5th Grade Units

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Required Units (complete in order)

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You will learn formatting numbers and text, use conditional formatting and filter data to answer questions. 

You will create a video game based on the original Tron game and learn about conditionals and variables. 

whole class Units

Whole Class unit: You will expand your knowledge of 3D design and then create a 3D design that will be printed on the 3D printer. 

Whole Class Unit: You will program the Lego Mindstorm EV3 robot to complete various challenges using control arm and sensor.

Whole Class Unit:  You will learn how to code the Sphero robot.

Choice Units

The following units are your choice.  You can work on these once you have completed the required units.   Watch this video before you start any choice units!

You will learn about artificial intelligence coding using facial detection to detect objects and respond through text and voice. 

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You will learn how to use a machine learning model to control your character in Scratch. 

Pre Req: AI Coding Taurus

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You will create a video that brings a poem to life with images, videos and audio.

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In this unit you will learn about philanthropy and choose a charity and technology tool to apply in a philanthropic way.

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You will program a Micro:bit micro computer to receive inputs and return outputs. 

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You will program a Micro:bit micro computer as a pet. 

Pre-Req: Micro Computing Gemini

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You will code your own game in Scratch. 

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You will use Pivot Animator to create a smooth animation with new figure types.

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You will program a Sphero to traverse a maze. 

Pre-Req: Sphero Taurus

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You will use Pixton to create a comic - a STEM hero saves the day!

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