• Grades: 5 - 8
  • Duration 10 weeks
  • Skill level Beginner
  • Certificate Yes
  • Dates and Times: Not offered Winter 2023
  • Start Date: TBD
  • Registration Deadline: TBD
  • Tools Learned:

  • /wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Scratch-thumbnail.png Scratch
  • /wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Python-thumbnail.png Python
<span style="display: none;">STEAM Engine </span>Transition

About this Course

STEAM Engine is a weekly online program that engages middle school (grades 5 – 8) students in STEM, right from the comfort of their home! In this program, we take students on an exciting journey into STEAM concepts with a focus on digital literacy skills such as computer programming (coding), 3D modeling and graphic design to complete exciting hands-on projects in a fun and engaging environment.

In STEAM Engine Transition learners continue their journey from Beginner and take things to a new level: transitioning into script coding.

A fundamental leap for any young person is conceptually understanding how blocks of code translate to actual script coding. In this course, students will learn more advanced block coding techniques and then see how blocks of code translate into script. Students will take a journey across our Solar System and develop animations and games using block coding methods as well as script coding languages. This course will help learners become more comfortable with script coding to become ready for STEAM Engine FLIGHT.

More Information

This program is funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation and General Motors Canada at various schools across Hamilton, in which the program fee is subsidized. Check your school’s eligibility by clicking on the Check Eligibility button below.

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FAQ

  • Who can sign up for STEAM Engine?

    Anyone in grades 5 to 8 can sign up for STEAM Engine.

  • When does it take place?

    Afterschool! Click on the IGNITION, LIFT OFF and FLIGHT courses above to find out when they take place!

  • How do I know which level to join?

STEAM Engine BEGINNER is best for students who do not have experience with the program topics and have not participated in the STEAM Engine program previously.

STEAM Engine TRANSITION is best for students who want to get some more hands-on practice into more advanced block coding, and slowly make their transition into script coding in Python.

STEAM Engine INTERMEDIATE is best for students who have become comfortable with block coding and are ready to take on the challenge of writing their code to create apps and games in Python!

  • What topics can I expect to learn?

    We will cover topics related to space, Earth, Mars, coding, 3D modeling, graphic design and more!

  • How do I sign up?

    Click on the course of your choice above and then click Register. Complete the Registration process. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete!

  • What happens after I register?

    You will receive an email from our team containing a Google Classroom class code. Add the class to your Google Classroom - inside the classroom you will find the weekly link to the sessions and all other content (slides, assignments, games, etc.).

  • Is there a fee to register?

    The cost of participating is $125.00 CAD for 10 weeks, meaning $12.50 per week!

This program is funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation and General Motors Canada at various schools across Hamilton in which the program fee is subsidized.

To check if your school is eligible, use the form below!
  • Where do the sessions take place?

    The sessions take place virtually on a platform called BlueJeans. All you have to do is download the program once (for free) and use the same link to join the session each week!

  • I’ve got questions, what do I do?

No problem, just email our team at contact@mathstronauts.ca and we are happy to help!

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