AI & Computer Science Curriculum
Comprehensive learning paths from elementary to professional level. Choose your level to explore the curriculum tailored for you.
Elementary School (Ages 7-11)
Foundation through Play & Exploration
Topics Covered:
- •Pattern recognition through Minecraft builds
- •Sequencing with Scratch Jr story creation
- •Decomposition: Breaking down problems into steps
- •Debugging basics: Finding and fixing mistakes
- •Algorithmic thinking with board games and puzzles
Projects:
- →Create a Minecraft redstone circuit to automate a door
- →Build a simple animation in Scratch showing a day cycle
- →Design a maze and write step-by-step instructions to solve it
Topics Covered:
- •Sprites, costumes, and backdrops
- •Motion, looks, and sound blocks
- •Events and control structures (loops, conditionals)
- •Variables and simple data collection
- •Creating interactive stories and games
Projects:
- →Interactive story with branching choices
- →Simple catching game with score tracking
- →Virtual pet that responds to interactions
Topics Covered:
- •Counting and categorizing blocks
- •Creating bar graphs of resources collected
- •Tracking time spent on activities
- •Comparing different biomes (temperature, resources)
- •Making predictions about spawn rates
Projects:
- →Build a Minecraft world census: count all animals
- →Create a physical bar graph showing ore distribution
- →Design an experiment: which crop grows fastest?
Topics Covered:
- •Boolean logic with Minecraft redstone
- •AND, OR, NOT gates in simple terms
- •Cause and effect relationships
- •Building simple machines and contraptions
- •Introduction to sensors and automation
Projects:
- →Redstone door with combination lock
- →Automatic farm with redstone
- →Create a working calculator in Minecraft
Curriculum Notes:
- •Curriculum can be adjusted based on student pace, topic interest, or prior knowledge
- •Projects are designed to be portfolio-worthy and demonstrate practical skills
- •Each level builds on concepts from previous levels where applicable
- •Adult curriculum aligns with top CS programs (MIT, Stanford, CMU standards)
- •All courses include hands-on projects, real-world applications, and personalized mentorship