Title: Introduction to Robotics and Black Inventions
General Summary
The skillset needed to excel in today’s AI driven tech world are growing more specialized. The earlier our youth can prepare for these fields the better. Some of the keys to achieving this is to provide instruction that is culturally relevant and tactile. In other words, show them that technology is a part of the historical legacy of Africans around the world, and make it fun with the use of robots. To better prepare students for STEM fields, this class seeks to provide a question-friendly environment with hands -on experience with programs such as SCRATCH, Xaos, and GLOWscript, that contain common components to reiterate a basic skill set.
Fill out the form to sign up for the class (scroll to bottom of page)
Learning Objectives
• Highlighting people of Color in STEM/STEAM Fields
• Provide an introductory and functional level of instruction on various computer/math related topics
• Raise the comfort level of students in analyzing and solving Computer/Coding problems.
• Identifying a common structure/pattern for programs/coding
General Summary
The skillset needed to excel in today’s AI driven tech world are growing more specialized. The earlier our youth can prepare for these fields the better. Some of the keys to achieving this is to provide instruction that is culturally relevant and tactile. In other words, show them that technology is a part of the historical legacy of Africans around the world, and make it fun with the use of robots. To better prepare students for STEM fields, this class seeks to provide a question-friendly environment with hands -on experience with programs such as SCRATCH, Xaos, and GLOWscript, that contain common components to reiterate a basic skill set.
Fill out the form to sign up for the class (scroll to bottom of page)
Learning Objectives
• Highlighting people of Color in STEM/STEAM Fields
• Provide an introductory and functional level of instruction on various computer/math related topics
• Raise the comfort level of students in analyzing and solving Computer/Coding problems.
• Identifying a common structure/pattern for programs/coding
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Themes to be covered
Week One: African Origins of Math/Computer Science, Black Heroes in STEM, Coordinate Geometry - Protractors, Engineering Design
Week Two: Learning to Code with SCRATCH and Finch 1.0 robots or Programming using Scratch Jr,Algorithms and Robots, Binary Numbers
Week Three: Glowscript.org , a Section from Hidden Figures Curriculum
Week Four: Fractals/Fractivities – Uniting Math, Computers and Art – curriculum examples from: https://fractalfoundation.org, Ethnocomputing and African Fractals (SCRATCH-like) – https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, https://illinois.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/scigirls/t/engineer-and-invent/
Potential Class Assignments
Basics of Coordinate Geometry
Editing/writing code to create an animated cartoon
Writing an Algorithm to perform a multiple step operation
Individual or group final project
Demonstrate a Fractal design
Creating a Fractal Design
Required Reading/Materials (class text):
“Black Pioneers of Science and Invention” by Louis Haber, or,
"Black Inventors: 15 Inventions That Changed the World" (Biographies for Kids), and,
Geometry set/https://virtual-graph-paper.com/
Websites
“Black Inventions”
https://cw33.com/2016/02/05/30-inventions-you-can-thank-a-black-person-for/
Week One: African Origins of Math/Computer Science, Black Heroes in STEM, Coordinate Geometry - Protractors, Engineering Design
Week Two: Learning to Code with SCRATCH and Finch 1.0 robots or Programming using Scratch Jr,Algorithms and Robots, Binary Numbers
Week Three: Glowscript.org , a Section from Hidden Figures Curriculum
Week Four: Fractals/Fractivities – Uniting Math, Computers and Art – curriculum examples from: https://fractalfoundation.org, Ethnocomputing and African Fractals (SCRATCH-like) – https://hourofcode.com/us/learn, https://illinois.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/scigirls/t/engineer-and-invent/
Potential Class Assignments
Basics of Coordinate Geometry
Editing/writing code to create an animated cartoon
Writing an Algorithm to perform a multiple step operation
Individual or group final project
Demonstrate a Fractal design
Creating a Fractal Design
Required Reading/Materials (class text):
“Black Pioneers of Science and Invention” by Louis Haber, or,
"Black Inventors: 15 Inventions That Changed the World" (Biographies for Kids), and,
Geometry set/https://virtual-graph-paper.com/
Websites
“Black Inventions”
https://cw33.com/2016/02/05/30-inventions-you-can-thank-a-black-person-for/
Parental Expectations
Parental Expectations
- Start Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (registration required - scroll down)
- End Date: Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Each student will require access to an email address to share worksheets/handouts/curriculum using Google Classroom.
- Class meets twice per week for two hours at a time.
- Class Options: Online only, or, In person and Online - (see table below).
- On time attendance to location (see table below)
- Start Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 (registration required - scroll down)
- End Date: Wednesday August 21, 2024
- Each student will require access to an email address to share worksheets/handouts/curriculum using Google Classroom.
- Class meets twice per week for two hours at a time.
- Class Options: Online only, or, In person and Online - (see table below).
- On time attendance to location (see table below)
Online: via Zoom link (to be provided via email 1 day before class begins Jul 27, 2024).
In person location: Saturdays starting July 27th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rock of Ages - T.H. Wade Foundation Center
1405 Madison St. Maywood IL, 60153
Your child will build skills in:
In person location: Saturdays starting July 27th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rock of Ages - T.H. Wade Foundation Center
1405 Madison St. Maywood IL, 60153
Your child will build skills in:
- Problem analysis & Problem Solving
- The History of Number systems
- Estimation
- Patterns of Numbers
- Number Relationships
- Measurements
- Identifying Math Concepts in the World
- Team Work
About Nzingha Nommo, owner Afriware Books, Co
Nzingha Nommo is owner and founder of AfriWare Books, Co. Afriware Books is a premier African-centered popup bookstore, gift shop and cultural event creator with our pickup location in Oak Park, IL. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois (Chicago campus) in Electrical Engineering, and Master's Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology's Electrical Engineering Program. She was employed as an MTS/System Engineer with AT&T for over ten years. Well into her technical career, she was inspired to pursue other interests linked to her art-centered background as a classical pianist. In 1993, AfriWare was born out of her love of African history/culture and her passion for networking and representing cultural artists. She also was a Professor at DePaul University for ten years teaching a "Mathematical and Technological Literacy" class and currently is teaching a "C++ Programming" class at Wright College.
Fill out this form to sign up for the class below:
Nzingha Nommo is owner and founder of AfriWare Books, Co. Afriware Books is a premier African-centered popup bookstore, gift shop and cultural event creator with our pickup location in Oak Park, IL. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois (Chicago campus) in Electrical Engineering, and Master's Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology's Electrical Engineering Program. She was employed as an MTS/System Engineer with AT&T for over ten years. Well into her technical career, she was inspired to pursue other interests linked to her art-centered background as a classical pianist. In 1993, AfriWare was born out of her love of African history/culture and her passion for networking and representing cultural artists. She also was a Professor at DePaul University for ten years teaching a "Mathematical and Technological Literacy" class and currently is teaching a "C++ Programming" class at Wright College.
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