The DCI STEM curriculum is divided into four sections:
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Intro Sessions
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Guided Inventions
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Open Challenges
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Showcase Challenge
Intro Projects
Learn the basics
Introduction to DCI STEM and littleBits
Introduction to the littleBits Invention Cycle
Guided Inventions
Hone invention skills & start customizing
The Navigator: Build a handheld device that allows you to navigate in the dark and learn about sensors.
Trash Chomper: Build a garbage eating monster and learn about designing smart objects.
Robo Arm: Create a gripper device that helps you grab stuff and learn about inventing helpful machines.
Open Challenges
Create unique inventions from challenge prompts
Option 1:
ChangeMaker Challenge
Option 2:
ChangeReaction Challenge
PROJECT 6
Part 1 - ChangeMaker
Part 1 - Chain Reaction
PROJECT 7
Part 2 - ChangeMaker
Part 2 - Chain Reaction
Showcase Challenge
Final challenge & celebration