Teachers: Mr. Bostock
Course Length: Full year
Grade: 7th or 8th

Requirements: Please submit Elective Selection Online Form by 5/28/21. This class applies science and math concepts through engineering, design and computing. The course introduces  students to  the skills and concepts needed to excel in different engineering and design career paths. Some of the topics that we will focus on are computer programming and user-focused design. In this course, students will develop  apps to solve a societal problem using the Code.org App Lab and create games with Python. Students will also engage in physical engineering topics such as rocketry, circuitry and robotics. Qualifying students will have the chance to participate in Cal’s Award-Winning Robotics team in various competitions on Arduino and Linkbot Programming through MESA and CSTEM Challenge events in the Spring Semester.