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Electronics & Programming Maker Workshop AM (Grades 5-6)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

How do engineering and design come together to create interactive technology projects?

Using micro-controllers, sensors and a variety of components, students create products that fuse programming and electronics. Combine foundational coding skills with the engineering design process to engage in open-ended and student-driven projects through independent and collaborative problem solving. Research and explore how tech and electronics products are impacting society presently, and produce a capstone project that addresses a student-identified need. NOTE:?Additional $30 materials fee is required.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering 

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR Reading

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

How do engineering and design come together to create interactive technology projects?

Using micro-controllers, sensors and a variety of components, students create products that fuse programming and electronics. Combine foundational coding skills with the engineering design process to engage in open-ended and student-driven projects through independent and collaborative problem solving. Research and explore how tech and electronics products are impacting society presently, and produce a capstone project that addresses a student-identified need. NOTE:?Additional $30 materials fee is required.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering 

QUALIFYING AREA: Math OR Reading

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

Course ID
22315
Division
Course Number
WSA242-13EA
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
0
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
09:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
11:30:00
Min Grade
5
Max Grade
6
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
16
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
30.00
Late Fee
0.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
375.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
On
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Duration in Weeks
6
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
20

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