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🔬 Grades 1-2 Year A Bi-Weekly C-STREAM

17 Sessions | 30 Minutes Each | Every Other Week

This folder contains the condensed Grades 1-2 Year A C-STREAM curriculum for schools with bi-weekly STREAM classes. Year A focuses on foundational engineering, coding with ScratchJr/Dash Robots, and exploring God's patterns in nature.

📋 Session Overview

Session Title Theme Key Activity
Session 01 Wonder Engineers Introduction Design thinking introduction
Session 02 God's Patterns Math/Nature Pattern exploration
Session 03 Bridge Building Engineering Bridge design challenge
Session 04 Robot Friends Technology Introduction to Dash Robots
Session 05 Nature Exploration Science Outdoor investigation
Session 06 Thanksgiving Service Service Giving project
Session 07 Light in Darkness Advent Light experiments
Session 08 Coding Basics Technology ScratchJr introduction
Session 09 Catholic Inventors Faith-Science Celebrating Catholic scientists
Session 10 Weather Watchers Science Weather station
Session 11 Lenten Engineers Engineering Building for others
Session 12 Life Cycles Science Plant/animal cycles
Session 13 Easter Innovation Renewal New beginnings project
Session 14 Sound Engineering Engineering Instrument design
Session 15 Robot Challenge Technology Dash Robot missions
Session 16 Community Helpers Service Design for service
Session 17 Year Exhibition Celebration Portfolio showcase

🎯 Year A Learning Goals

By the end of the year, Grades 1-2 students will:

  • ✅ Follow the design process: Ask → Imagine → Plan → Create → Improve

  • ✅ Program basic robot movements using Dash

  • ✅ Create simple coding projects with ScratchJr

  • ✅ Identify patterns in God's creation

  • ✅ Connect Catholic faith to scientific discovery

  • ✅ Work collaboratively on engineering challenges

🛠️ Materials Used Throughout Year

From CSCOE Library

  • Dash Robots & Tablets

  • KEVA Planks

  • Simple Machines Kit

  • Pattern Blocks

  • Magnifying glasses

Technology

  • ScratchJr on tablets

  • Dash Robot app

Classroom Supplies

  • Craft sticks, cardboard, tape

  • Construction paper

  • Recording journals

🔄 Year A / Year B Rotation

Year A focuses on:

  • 🌉 Bridge and structure building

  • 🤖 Dash Robot programming

  • 🌿 Life cycles and patterns

  • 🎵 Sound and instruments

Year B (alternate year) focuses on:

  • 🏰 Tower and habitat building

  • 🤖 Sphero programming

  • 🦋 Animals and ecosystems

  • 🎨 Digital art creation

Grades 1-2 Year A Bi-Weekly — Building foundations in faith and STEM!