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During this exciting online camp, young artists will learn step-by-step how to draw, paint, and create beautiful artwork while building confidence, creativity, and imagination.

🖌️ In this FREE camp, children will:

• Learn fun and easy drawing techniques
• Explore coloring, painting, and creative art projects
• Improve artistic skills through guided lessons
• Express their imagination in a positive learning environment
• Showcase their artwork and receive encouraging feedback

Our friendly instructors make every lesson enjoyable, ensuring children of all skill levels (ages 7–14) can participate and grow as young artists.

Future-Proof Your Education & Career in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Course Format

• Duration: 6 Months (24 Weeks)
• Class Frequency: Once per week
• Class Length: 2 Hours
• Delivery Mode: Live Instructor-Led (Online or In-Person)
• Target Audience: Teenagers (Ages 13–18)
• Prerequisites: None
• Class Size: 15–30 Students
• Teaching Style: Interactive lectures, live AI demonstrations, discussions, group activities, career coaching, and hands-on projects.

Course Overview

Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, careers, and the skills students need for future success. This instructor-led program helps teenagers understand AI, use it responsibly, and prepare for careers that will continue to grow alongside AI.

Students will learn how AI works, how it is changing industries, how to use AI as a learning assistant, and how to develop uniquely human skills that remain valuable in an AI-enabled world.

By the end of the program, students will complete a personalized AI Career Portfolio and present a capstone project.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Explain how modern AI works.
• Use popular AI tools effectively and responsibly.
• Evaluate AI-generated content critically.
• Understand how AI is changing different industries.
• Build strong communication, creativity, and leadership skills.
• Explore future career pathways.
• Develop an AI-assisted learning strategy.
• Create a personalized education and career roadmap.

Monthly Structure

WEEK-BY-WEEK CURRICULUM

Month 1 – Understanding AI

Week 1

Welcome to the AI Era

Topics

• Course introduction
• What is Artificial Intelligence?
• How AI has evolved
• AI myths vs. reality

Activities

• Icebreaker
• Live AI demonstrations
• Student expectations survey

Assignment
Write a reflection:
“How do I think AI will change my future?”

Week 2

How AI Thinks

Topics

• Machine Learning
• Large Language Models
• Computer Vision
• AI Agents
• Generative AI

Activities

• Prompt engineering basics
• Comparing AI responses

Homework
Experiment with AI prompts and reflect on the results.

Week 3

AI in Everyday Life

Topics

• AI in healthcare
• AI in transportation
• AI in education
• AI in entertainment
• AI in social media

Workshop
Students identify AI applications they use daily.

Week 4

Responsible AI

Topics

• AI ethics
• Privacy
• Bias
• Hallucinations
• Misinformation

Activity
Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy.

Month 2 – AI for Learning

Week 5

Learning Faster with AI

• Study strategies
• Summarizing
• Note-taking
• Flashcards
• Quiz generation

Week 6

Research Skills

• Finding reliable information
• Fact-checking AI outputs
• Academic honesty

Workshop
Research a current event using AI and traditional sources.

Week 7

Writing with AI

• Essays
• Reports
• Storytelling
• Editing
• Brainstorming

Students rewrite an essay using AI feedback.

Week 8

Presentations with AI

• Slide creation
• Visual design
• Public speaking
• AI-assisted presentation tools

Mini Presentation

Month 3 – Future Careers

Week 9

The Future of Work

Topics

• Automation
• AI augmentation
• Changing job roles
• Lifelong learning

Week 10

Careers Being Transformed by AI

Discussion includes examples such as:

• Customer service
• Marketing
• Software development
• Accounting
• Design
• Administration

Emphasis: AI is changing these careers, not necessarily eliminating them.

Week 11

Future Career Opportunities

Students explore careers in:

• AI Engineering
• Robotics
• Cybersecurity
• Healthcare
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology
• Education Technology
• Skilled Trades with AI

Guest Speaker (Optional)

Week 12

Career Discovery Workshop

Students complete:

• Interest assessments
• Skills inventory
• Career mapping

Month 4 – Human Skills

Week 13

Critical Thinking

Week 14

Communication Skills

Week 15

Leadership & Teamwork

Week 16

Creativity & Problem Solving

Group Challenge:
Solve a real-world problem using AI and human collaboration.

Month 5 – Innovation

Week 17

Entrepreneurship

Students explore:

• Startup ideas
• Business models
• Innovation

Week 18

Design Thinking

Students identify a community problem and develop AI-assisted solutions.

Week 19

Building an AI Project

Students work in teams to create:

• An educational chatbot
• A simple website
• A business concept
• A social impact project
• An AI-assisted presentation

Week 20

Project Development

Instructor coaching sessions.

Month 6 – Future Planning

Week 21

Personal Branding

Topics

• LinkedIn basics (age-appropriate)
• Digital portfolios
• Online reputation

Week 22

Education Planning

Topics

• Choosing courses
• University vs. college
• Certifications
• Self-learning
• Lifelong learning

Week 23

Capstone Preparation

Students finalize:

• Career roadmap
• AI portfolio
• Presentation

Week 24

Capstone Showcase

Each student presents:

• Career goal
• AI impact on the field
• Skills development plan
• Learning roadmap
• AI project

Parents and invited guests may attend.

Teaching Methods

• Live instructor presentations
• AI demonstrations
• Hands-on workshops
• Group discussions
• Case studies
• Career exploration activities
• Guest speakers from industry
• Weekly Q&A sessions
• Collaborative projects
• Individual coaching

Weekly Homework

Assignments may include:

• AI tool exploration
• Reflection journals
• Career research
• Presentation practice
• Reading articles
• Interviewing professionals
• Building a digital portfolio

Assessment

Capstone Project

Students complete a comprehensive “My Future in an AI World” Portfolio, which includes:

• Personal strengths assessment
• Career research
• AI tools they have mastered
• Ethical use of AI
• A four-year learning roadmap
• A showcase project demonstrating AI-assisted problem-solving

Certificate Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must:

• Attend at least 80% of live sessions.
• Complete all required assignments.
• Participate in discussions and workshops.
• Successfully present the capstone project.

Optional Add-Ons

To increase the value of the course, you could also include:

• Monthly parent webinars on supporting teens in the AI era.
• Guest speakers from AI companies, universities, and industry.
• One-on-one career coaching sessions.
• A private online community for students to share resources and collaborate.
• Access to curated AI tools and learning materials between classes.

This structure balances AI literacy with career readiness, emphasizing adaptable skills and responsible AI use rather than assuming that specific careers will disappear.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world faster than any technology in history.

The students who learn how to work with AI today will have a massive advantage tomorrow.

In this exciting and practical course, teenagers will learn how AI works, how to use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and AI image generators responsibly, and how to build future-ready skills that employers, universities, and entrepreneurs will value in the next decade.

This is NOT a coding course.

Instead, students will learn how to think, create, solve problems, communicate, and innovate with AI as their personal assistant.

By the end of the course, every student will have completed real-world projects using AI and will understand how to prepare for careers that may not even exist today.

What Students Will Learn

Module 1: The AI Revolution

• What is Artificial Intelligence?
• How ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot work
• The history of AI
• Why AI is changing education and careers
• Live demonstrations of AI capabilities

Module 2: AI Tools Every Teen Should Know

• ChatGPT for learning
• Google Gemini for research
• AI image generation
• AI video creation
• AI presentation tools
• AI productivity tools

Module 3: Becoming an AI Power User

• Prompt engineering fundamentals
• Asking better questions
• Getting high-quality answers
• Fact-checking AI outputs
• Avoiding AI mistakes and hallucinations

Module 4: AI for School Success

• Studying smarter with AI
• Research projects
• Essay planning
• Science and math assistance
• Time management
• Creating presentations quickly

Module 5: Creative AI

• AI-generated artwork
• Story writing
• Content creation
• Music generation
• Video creation
• Graphic design

Module 6: Future Careers in the AI Era

• Which jobs are changing rapidly
• Careers most likely to grow
• Human skills AI cannot easily replace
• Entrepreneurship opportunities
• Building an AI-enhanced career path

Module 7: AI Ethics and Digital Citizenship

• Responsible AI usage
• Bias and misinformation
• Privacy and security
• Copyright considerations
• Academic integrity

Module 8: Build Your AI Portfolio Project

Students choose one project:

Option A:
Create an AI-powered business idea

Option B:
Build an AI-assisted research project

Option C:
Create an AI-generated media campaign

Option D:
Design a future career roadmap using AI

Future-Proof Skills Students Will Develop

✓ Critical Thinking

✓ Problem Solving

✓ Creativity

✓ Communication

✓ Leadership

✓ Entrepreneurship

✓ Digital Literacy

✓ AI Literacy

✓ Research Skills

✓ Presentation Skills

✓ Adaptability

✓ Innovation Mindset

Course Format

Duration: 8 Weeks

Class Length: 60 Minutes Weekly

Age Group: 13–18 Years

Delivery: Online

Project-Based Learning

Certificate of Completion Included

Final Capstone

Students will present an AI-powered project demonstrating how they can use AI responsibly to solve a real-world problem.

Parents will be invited to the final showcase event.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students will:

• Understand modern AI technologies.

• Use AI tools safely and effectively.

• Improve academic performance.

• Develop future-ready skills.

• Build confidence in emerging technologies.

• Create a portfolio project for university and scholarship applications.

• Understand how to thrive in an AI-driven future.

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🚨 Parents: The World Your Teenager Will Graduate Into Is Changing Faster Than Most Schools Can Keep Up.

Artificial Intelligence can now write reports, create presentations, generate videos, analyze data, and solve complex problems in seconds.

Many of the careers students are preparing for today will look completely different by the time they graduate.

That’s why Shoily School is launching a special parent webinar:

🎓 “How to Prepare Your Teenager for Success in the AI Age”

In this free online session, you’ll discover:

✅ What AI can actually do in 2026 (live demonstrations)

✅ Which skills will become MORE valuable as AI advances

✅ How students can use AI responsibly for learning

✅ Why AI literacy is becoming as important as computer literacy

✅ The future careers expected to grow because of AI

✅ How parents can help their children stay ahead

✅ The biggest mistakes students make when using AI

✅ How Shoily School’s new “AI for Teens” program prepares students for the future

📅 Limited seats available.

Register now to reserve your spot and receive the replay recording.

The future won’t belong to those who compete against AI.

It will belong to those who learn how to work with AI.

Age Group: 10–16 years (can be adapted for adults)

Level: Absolute Beginner

Duration: 12 Weeks

Format: Live Online + Self-Paced Videos + Weekly Assignments

Course Tagline: “Learn to code, build games, and create real-world projects with Python.”

Course Overview

Students will learn:

✅ Computational thinking

✅ Python fundamentals

✅ Problem-solving skills

✅ Game development basics

✅ AI-assisted coding practices

✅ Real-world project development

No previous programming experience required.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Write Python programs independently
• Use variables, loops, and functions
• Build simple games
• Read and write files
• Create mini applications
• Use AI tools responsibly for coding assistance
• Complete a final capstone project

Module 1: Introduction to Programming

Week 1

Topics

• What is programming?
• What is Python?
• Installing Python
• Running first program

Assignment

Create a personalized introduction program.

Module 2: Variables & Data Types

Week 2

Topics

• Variables
• Numbers
• Strings
• User input

Activities

name = input("Enter your name: ")
print("Hello", name)

Project

Build a greeting application.

Module 3: Math & Calculations

Week 3

Topics

• Arithmetic operations
• Calculators
• Order of operations

Project

Student Grade Calculator

Module 4: Decision Making

Week 4

Topics

• if
• elif
• else

Project

Smart Age Checker

Example:

age = int(input())

if age >= 18:
    print("Adult")
else:
    print("Minor")

Module 5: Loops

Week 5

Topics

• for loop
• while loop

Project

Multiplication Table Generator

Module 6: Lists & Collections

Week 6

Topics

• Lists
• Indexing
• List operations

Project

Shopping List Manager

Module 7: Functions

Week 7

Topics

• Defining functions
• Parameters
• Return values

Project

Simple Math Toolkit

Module 8: Dictionaries

Week 8

Topics

• Key-value pairs
• Data storage

Project

Student Information Database

Module 9: File Handling

Week 9

Topics

• Reading files
• Writing files

Project

Personal Digital Journal

Module 10: Introduction to Game Development

Week 10

Topics

• Random module
• Game logic

Project

Guess the Number Game

Module 11: AI & Python

Week 11

Topics

• What is AI?
• Python in AI
• Using ChatGPT for coding assistance

Project

AI-assisted Mini Project

Module 12: Final Capstone Project

Students choose one:

Option A

Personal Expense Tracker

Option B

Quiz Game

Option C

School Management Mini App

Option D

Personal Chatbot

Final Showcase

Students present projects to:

• Parents
• Teachers
• Shoily School community

Students receive:

🏆 Certificate of Completion

🏆 Digital Portfolio

🏆 Final Project Badge

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[Limited-Time Offer]

Beginner Course 6months, 24 sessions in total $130→$98/month Register by Tuesday, August 30

We hope you’ve been enjoying your classes at Shoily School. Because you’ve been putting great effort into your coding journey, I’m excited to share a limited‑time offer to help you keep that momentum. You can now join our Beginner Course for only $98/month for 6 months. — that’s just $24.50 per session (regular price: $130/month). ⏳ Offer ends Tuesday, August 30th at 11:59 PM. It’s designed as a 6-month path, but billing is monthly and you can pause anytime. Unlike our larger intro classes, the Beginner Course keeps class sizes small (around 15– students), allowing for more personalized support and feedback from teachers. In this course, your child will: – Master core programming skills for Web Development – Build real projects — graphic games and more advanced websites – Strengthen problem-solving and computer-science thinking – Learn AI-powered “vibe coding” — the frontier of modern software development Your child also get: – Sunday office hours for live help and questions – Fun guided projects to practice building games and websites Coding is quickly becoming a core skill across medicine, business, design, finance, and many other fields. We want your child to feel confident creating with technology from an early age. The skills in this course also connect directly to AP Computer Science, and a self-built coding project can become a strong extracurricular for future college applications. The program is designed as a 6-month journey, but you can pause or cancel anytime. We are excited to continue supporting your growth in coding and beyond!

What Students Will Learn

• Identify and apply practical AI tools that can be immediately used to support teaching and classroom workflows.

• Integrate AI platforms—including ChatGPT—into daily instructional activities, planning, differentiation, and feedback.

• Design and customize AI-assisted workflows that align with grade level, subject area, and diverse student needs.

• Evaluate and measure how AI tools influence learning outcomes, engagement, and instructional efficiency.

• Use AI safely and responsibly by upholding strong privacy practices, digital citizenship standards, and appropriate human oversight.

Requirements

• Computer or mobile device with internet access

• Basic computer operation skills (typing, browsing, file use)

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, offering new ways for teachers to save time, personalize instruction, and enhance student engagement. This course equips educators with practical skills to integrate AI tools into everyday teaching tasks—without requiring technical expertise. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with modern tools, you will learn how to streamline lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and content creation using platforms such as ChatGPT, Diffit, Brisk, Magic School, SORA, and others.

Through hands-on demonstrations, real classroom examples, and guided workflows, teachers will learn how to design time-saving processes, create personalized learning resources, and apply AI responsibly in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore how to:

• Generate instant lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and assignments using ChatGPT.

• Use Diffit for differentiated instruction across reading levels and student abilities.

• Automate classroom administrative tasks and progress tracking with Brisk.

• Design personalized learning pathways using Magic School.

• Adapt AI tools to both traditional and digital learning environments.

• Convert text into animated lesson videos using SORA.

• Create music and audio for classroom projects with MakeBestMusic.

• Develop multimedia resources using Fliki.ai.

• Increase teaching efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and focusing more on student engagement and feedback.

A fun, interactive online robotics workshop where kids build, code, and bring a robot to life — all in one exciting session!

Shoily School is pleased to offer an interactive Hands-on Robotics Workshop designed to introduce students to the basics of robot building and coding in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

In this interactive session, students will build their own robot, learn how motors and gears work, and complete beginner-friendly coding challenges using visual, block-based programming.

During the workshop, children will:

• Build their own robot using easy-to-use robotics kits

• Discover how motors, gears, and sensors work together

• Learn basic programming using visual, block-based coding

• Program robots to move, respond, and complete fun challenges

• Strengthen problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork skills

This workshop focuses on learning by doing, helping students gain confidence while having fun with STEM concepts.

What Kids Will Do

• Robot Building
  Students will build a robot and explore how motors, gears, and different components work together.
• Coding Challenge 1: Motion Basics
  Using block-based coding, students will program basic movements and bring their robot to life.
• Coding Challenge 2: Square Path Mission
• A fun, logic-based challenge where students program their robot to follow a square path, strengthening sequencing and problem-solving skills.

This workshop is ideal for curious learners aged 6–12 who enjoy building, experimenting, and discovering how technology works.

✅ No prior robotics or coding experience required.

Email: school@shoilyfoundation.org

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OVERALL GOALS

By the end of the course, students should safely understand:

✔ What AI is and isn’t
✔ How AI tools work at a kid-friendly level
✔ How to use AI responsibly and ethically
✔ How to protect their privacy and digital identity
✔ How to evaluate truth vs. misinformation
✔ How to be creators, not just consumers of technology

COURSE FRAMEWORK (10 Modules)

Each module below includes:
Concept → Activities → Safety Notes

Module 1 — What is AI? (Kid Level)

Concept:
How machines make decisions and learn from patterns.

Activities:
◎ “Pattern Game” (students guess patterns and compare with a simple AI demo)
◎ Show real-world examples (translation, voice assistants, search)

Safety Note:
Clear message that AI is not a human and cannot replace judgment.

Module 2 — Data Shapes AI

Concept:
AI needs data; data comes from people and the world.

Activities:
◎ “Teaching the Robot” game with flashcards
◎ Build a mini-dataset (numbers, colors, shapes)

Safety Note:
Teach never share personal data to AI systems.

Module 3 — Internet Safety & AI

Concept:
Privacy, digital footprint, and personal identity protection.

Activities:
◎ Sorting game: “Safe to Share vs. Never Share” (names, addresses, photos)
◎ Scenarios: strangers asking info online

Safety Note:
Reinforces no full names, no faces, no home info when online.

Module 4 — AI and Misinformation

Concept:
AI can generate mistakes (“hallucinations”) or false facts.

Activities:
◎ Compare AI answer vs. trusted book/website
◎ “Truth Detective” game (students check claims)

Safety Note:
Teaches kids to verify, not trust blindly.

Module 5 — Bias and Fairness

Concept:
AI can be unfair if trained on biased data.

Activities:
◎ “Sorting Bias” activity (students see different outcomes)
◎ Discuss cartoon examples of stereotypes

Safety Note:
Explains fairness in non-political, kid-safe language.

Module 6 — Creative AI Tools

Concept:
AI as a tool for art, writing, music, coding, etc.

Activities:
◎ AI-generated comic strip (kid-friendly prompts)
◎ AI story writing with constraints
◎ Simple music remix tool

Safety Note:
Creativity without identity exposure; offline saving instead of sharing online.

Module 7 — Emotional Literacy Around AI

Concept:
AI does not have feelings, cannot love/hate, and cannot be bullied.

Activities:
◎ Role-play: “Human vs. AI” emotions
◎ Journal prompt: “What can a friend do that AI never can?”

Safety Note:
Prevents parasocial or over-attached AI relationships.

Module 8 — AI for Good (Real Applications)

Concept:
How AI helps in medicine, climate, disabilities, etc.

Activities:
◎ Case examples:
— reading assistance
— disaster relief
— medical diagnostics

Safety Note:
Focus on hopeful, not dystopian framing.

Module 9 — Ethical Use & Digital Citizenship

Concept:
Students should use AI responsibly and not for cheating or harm.

Activities:
◎ “Is this OK?” scenario cards
◎ Create a class code of conduct for AI

Safety Note:
Explicit rules for plagiarism, impersonation, and harmful usage.

Module 10 — Final Project

Students make a project showing AI understanding:

Ideas include:
Poster: “How AI Helps the World”
Mini-book: “AI for Kids”
Short video: “Our AI Safety Rules”
Simple app demo (older students)

Showcase event → certificate → celebration

CORE SAFETY PRINCIPLES (Shoily Standard)

The course will enforce:

No sharing of:
– real photos
– full names
– addresses
– school location
– medical or family info

No unsupervised AI use
No emotional bonding incentives (“AI is my best friend”)
No access to unsafe content models
No AI social manipulation games
No biometric data exposure

Teaching mantra:

AI is a tool, not a teacher, parent, or friend.

What Teachers Will Learn

• Identify and apply practical AI tools that can be immediately used to support teaching and classroom workflows.

• Integrate AI platforms—including ChatGPT—into daily instructional activities, planning, differentiation, and feedback.

• Design and customize AI-assisted workflows that align with grade level, subject area, and diverse student needs.

• Evaluate and measure how AI tools influence learning outcomes, engagement, and instructional efficiency.

• Use AI safely and responsibly by upholding strong privacy practices, digital citizenship standards, and appropriate human oversight.

Requirements

• Computer or mobile device with internet access

• Basic computer operation skills (typing, browsing, file use)

Course Description

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, offering new ways for teachers to save time, personalize instruction, and enhance student engagement. This course equips educators with practical skills to integrate AI tools into everyday teaching tasks—without requiring technical expertise. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with modern tools, you will learn how to streamline lesson planning, grading, differentiation, and content creation using platforms such as ChatGPT, Diffit, Brisk, Magic School, SORA, and others.

Through hands-on demonstrations, real classroom examples, and guided workflows, teachers will learn how to design time-saving processes, create personalized learning resources, and apply AI responsibly in both virtual and in-person learning environments.

What You Will Learn

Participants will explore how to:

• Generate instant lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and assignments using ChatGPT.

• Use Diffit for differentiated instruction across reading levels and student abilities.

• Automate classroom administrative tasks and progress tracking with Brisk.

• Design personalized learning pathways using Magic School.

• Adapt AI tools to both traditional and digital learning environments.

• Convert text into animated lesson videos using SORA.

• Create music and audio for classroom projects with MakeBestMusic.

• Develop multimedia resources using Fliki.ai.

• Increase teaching efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and focusing more on student engagement and feedback.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• K–12 teachers, college instructors, and educators across subject areas

• Teachers seeking to reduce workload in planning, grading, and communication

• Educators interested in modernizing classroom management and instruction

• Teachers looking to engage students using emerging digital tools

• Schools exploring personalized or AI-assisted learning models

Why Enroll

• Practical & Hands-On: Every module includes real examples, demonstrations, and templates.

• Time-Saving Workflows: Learn to automate tasks that normally take hours.

• Supports Personalization: Use AI to tailor learning for diverse students.

• Future-Ready: Build AI fluency essential for tomorrow’s classrooms.

• Community of Practice: Share ideas and strategies with fellow educators.

Course Structure

• 9 structured sections with applied activities, quizzes, and downloadable resources

• Self-paced learning with lifetime access

• No technical background required

• Optional classroom experiments and reflection tasks

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, educators will:

• Understand the role of AI in modern teaching and learning

• Confidently integrate AI tools into instructional practice

• Reduce time spent on planning, grading, and content creation

• Enhance student engagement using multimedia learning resources

• Apply AI responsibly with attention to privacy, safety, and human oversight.

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Course Description

This creative technology program introduces students to the exciting world of 3D design and additive manufacturing using safe, child-friendly 3D printing pens. Students will design and build their own toys and artifacts such as boomerangs, decorative artwork, simple furniture prototypes, and functional models like sundials.

Through hands-on activities, children will learn how objects are created layer by layer, gaining an early understanding of additive manufacturing—its advantages, limitations, and real-world applications. The course emphasizes creativity, imagination, and experimentation while introducing basic design principles, including shape, balance, structural strength, and efficient use of materials.

Rather than memorizing technical terms, students learn by making, testing, improving, and showcasing their creations. The program ends with a fun show-and-tell session, where students present their favorite designs.

Target Age Group

Ages 6 to 12

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the basics of 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Safely operate a 3D printing pen
• Design and create simple toys and functional objects
• Apply basic design principles such as strength, balance, and symmetry
• Optimize material usage while building structures
• Express creativity through 3D drawing and modeling
• Explain their design ideas to others

Key Concepts Covered

• Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
• Layer-by-Layer Construction
• Design Thinking
• Structural Strength & Stability
• Material Optimization
• Creativity & Prototyping

Course Structure (Suggested)

Module 1: Introduction to 3D Pens & Safety

• What is 3D printing?
• How a 3D pen works
• Safety rules and proper handling
• Freehand practice and tracing

Module 2: Shapes, Lines & 3D Drawing

• Drawing basic shapes in 3D
• Connecting layers
• Creating flat and raised designs
• Simple artistic creations

Module 3: Building Toys & Artifacts

• Designing a boomerang
• Creating decorative artwork
• Making simple toys and fun objects
• Testing designs for balance and strength

Module 4: Functional Models

• Furniture mini-prototypes (chair, table)
• Sundial and time-telling concepts
• Understanding function vs decoration

Module 5: Design Principles

• Structural strength
• Symmetry and balance
• Using less material for strong designs
• Improving and redesigning models

Module 6: Final Creation & Presentation

• Design your own toy or artifact
• Build using learned techniques
• Classroom presentation and explanation

Teaching Methodology

• Hands-on guided creation
• Visual demonstrations
• Trial-and-error learning
• Encouraging creativity and individuality
• Peer sharing and positive feedback

Assessment & Evaluation

• Participation and effort
• Safe and proper tool usage
• Completion of design activities
• Creativity and functionality of final project
• Ability to explain design choices

Outcome for Students

Students will develop early engineering thinking, creativity, and confidence while gaining foundational knowledge of 3D design and modern manufacturing technologies in a fun and age-appropriate way.

This technology-focused robotics program introduces students to the world of machines and robotics using LEGO™ bricks and components. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, where students build engaging models and use drag-and-drop programming to bring their creations to life.

Course Description

Through guided exploration, students will understand how common machine components—such as motors, gears, pulleys, and sensors—work together to perform tasks. The learning approach prioritizes familiarization, experimentation, and application rather than memorization. Students collaborate in small teams, solve challenge-based problems, and think creatively while reinforcing concepts through repetition and practice.

The course concludes with a final project, where students design, build, and present a robotic model demonstrating their understanding of machine concepts.

Target Age Group

Suitable for elementary to middle school students (ages can be adjusted based on school requirements).

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify and understand basic machine components
• Build simple mechanical systems using LEGO™ parts
• Use beginner-level visual programming to control motion and sensors
• Observe and explain how machines transfer motion and force
• Work collaboratively to solve engineering challenges
• Design and present a functional robotics project

Key Concepts & Components Covered

Students will gain hands-on experience with:

• Axle
• Belt
• Cam Connector
• Gear Hub
• Motor
• Pulley
• Motion Sensor
• Tilt Sensor
• Worm Gear
• Bevel Gear

Course Structure (Suggested)

Module 1: Introduction to Machines & Robotics

• What is a machine?
• Introduction to LEGO™ robotics kits
• Safety and teamwork
• Simple build activity

Module 2: Motion & Power

• Motors and axles
• Gears and gear ratios (spur, bevel, worm)
• Belt and pulley systems
• Hands-on model builds

Module 3: Sensors & Interaction

• Motion sensor
• Tilt sensor
• How robots sense their environment
• Cause-and-effect activities

Module 4: Basic Programming Concepts

• Drag-and-drop programming interface
• Sequencing and simple logic
• Controlling motors and sensors
• Debugging through trial and error

Module 5: Challenge-Based Learning

• Guided engineering challenges
• Team problem-solving
• Improving and modifying designs

Module 6: Final Project & Presentation

• Design a robotic model using learned components
• Apply programming and mechanical concepts
• Classroom presentation and demonstration

Teaching Methodology

• Hands-on model building
• Visual, block-based programming
• Repetition through varied activities
• Collaborative group work
• Innovation-driven challenges

Assessment & Evaluation

• Participation and teamwork
• Completion of build challenges
• Understanding of machine concepts (observational)
• Final project build and presentation

Outcome for Students

Students will leave the course with a strong foundation in mechanical thinking, basic robotics, and early engineering concepts, while developing creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills.