STEAM Learning from Our Friends

Is your child interested in making game music, creating videos, playing chess, or doing a whole suite of other fun activities? Our talented teachers know a lot more than coding. They are also artists, musicians, data scientists, and more. Above all, they are passionate about teaching. Check out these fun classes created and taught by our very own teachers who teach coding, robotics, design, and more with Create & Learn. These classes complement programs offered by Create & Learn and help your child expand into more areas. Check out the classes and Happy Learning!

Rapid Prototyping Minecraft Mods with MCreator and BlockBench

Jorge Ortiz Flores

In this course, students will transform their creative ideas into Minecraft mods using beginner-friendly tools like MCreator and BlockBench. Tailored for both younger and older students, this hands-on class offers a taste of the software development cycle, from concept to deployment. TOPICS COVERED: * Discovery Phase: Setting goals, defining scope, tracking progress. * MCreator Features: Essential tools for creating custom mods, with shortcut features for younger students. * Entity Creation: Crafting low-poly models with BlockBench for capable students. * Publishing Mods: Basics of publishing to the internet, using platforms like CurseForge. * Iterative Development: Testing, refining, and redeploying mods LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will: * Plan and track their modding projects. * Use MCreator to implement mod features, with shortcuts for younger students. * Create fully custom models with BlockBench (older students). * Publish mods on CurseForge. * Understand the iterative development process, focusing on testing and refining. ENGAGE YOUR CHILD'S CREATIVITY: Enroll your child in this immersive modding course and watch their ideas come to life in Minecraft. This course nurtures creativity and technical skills while making learning fun and engaging. For more information on platforms we will use, visit: * MCreator Latest Release [https://mcreator.net/] * BlockBench [https://www.blockbench.net/] * CurseForge (Optional for Mod Publishing) [https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft] * Minecraft Java Only [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-bedrock-edition-pc]

SQL Level 1

Sandra Dizdarevic

In this unit, students will first learn the basics of creating a table and inserting data into rows, along with how data is retrieved using SELECT statement with ORDER BY and WHERE clause. Then for the second half of this unit, students will learn about aggregate functions, logical and arithmetic operators, constrains, and how to update a table.

3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics(You may also request times)

DaShaun Hightower

Have you ever wanted to create your own 3D model but didn't know where to start? In 3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics scholars will get an entry level introduction into 3d modeling. In this 4-part class we will learn: -How to navigate Blender (edit mode vs. object mode, rendering views, toolbox essentials) -How to manipulate base models (scale, move, rotate) -Material Application -Basic light setups This class is ideal for anyone with a curiosity to learn more about 3D modeling. After learning the basics students will be tasked with creating their own custom robot. They will model their own base meshes; apply custom materials and create their own experience. This class is a perfect building block to start exploring other courses such as: Character development Material Development Animation Basics 3D Artist Capsule

Unity Advanced Game Development 1

Jacob Miller

The focus of this class will be on 2D game development. Students will be building a tower defense game with a variety of different tower types. Some topics that we will cover is how to instantiate prefabs, make enemies follow waypoints, and create basic AI for our towers. By the end of this course, students should have a good understanding of C#, how to create instances of other classes, and have the skills to continue adding new features with their newfound knowledge.

The Path to Space Careers: 4 sessions /Private Classes: Request Times

Bruce Callow

A convenient and fun way for young space enthusiasts to kickstart their space careers. Fine tune your knowledge of space exploration in private classes tailored to your individual interests and needs. Recommended for students interested in expanding their knowledge of space programs, developing their own space projects and one day doing an internship with NASA. In this exciting 4 session course students are introduced to key space missions, careers and NASA mentors which will inspire them on their paths to one day working in the aerospace industry. We travel through the solar system and beyond and learn about the real people who do amazing space jobs every day ( engineers, scientists, astronauts etc). We discuss past, current and future space missions including Artemis, Mars Rovers, Voyager, James Webb, exoplanets, CubeSats, upcoming missions to Europa and Titan. Students are given tips on how to go about applying for NASA internships and will be provided opportunities to connect directly with NASA specialists/mentors. My teaching style is fun and informal and I explain complex ideas in an enjoyable way so my students have fun as they interactively explore their interest in space exploration. I am fortunate to have many contacts who work on space missions at NASA centers, universities and other space agencies. Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com [bcalloowcontulsting@gmail.com] to arrange a schedule based on your needs.

Unity Advanced Game Development 2

Jacob Miller

In part 2 of this course students will be building a 3D game in Unity. This involves learning advanced features in Unity and improving on their skills in C# programming. Some of the topics we cover include: - AI pathfinding, Animations and Blend-Trees, First and third person player controllers, Health bars and stamina

Mission to Mars / Titan Book Writing Course: Request Times

Bruce Callow

This fun and challenging creative writing course invites young space pioneers / authors to assemble an international team of astronauts and write the story of the first human landing on Mars or Titan. Steady technological progress by NASA, SpaceX and others is giving the international space community growing confidence about a human landing on Mars in the not so distant future. Titan is an attractive objective after Mars. Using a 10 chapter guide, students use their technical, artistic and imaginative skills to create the story of the first crewed mission to Mars or Titan, and in the process become authors of an exciting new e-book! Enrollment is limited to one or two authors per session. The book is developed over eight weekly classes with some work being done by the authors on their own. Authors provide illustrations and graphics to accompany the chapters as well as designing the book cover. Being a published author is an important confidence builder and can be an important detail to include in a resume. Some families have the books printed to use as special family gifts or to display on the coffee table. Class schedules are set up at the convenience of parents. Please contact Bruce Callow at this email for more information on scheduling: bcallowconsulting@gmail.com [bcallowconsulting@gmail.com] Below are links to a selection of the Mission to Mars e-books previously published by Create & Learn students. Title: Mars Explorer Author: Anya Kanodia https://marsexplorerbook.wordpress.com [https://marsexplorerbook.wordpress.com/] Title: Mission Ares Authors: Ishaan Kalluri, Siddharth Vikfram https://marsmissionares.wordpress.com/ [https://marsmissionares.wordpress.com/] Title: Journey to Mars Author: Barry Komsky https://journeytomarsbook.wordpress.com/ [https://journeytomarsbook.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR2zaxu9mj0XhbmqVf7eGRxUPty8-q71rxjQ9T9rJVB6omX0z6y33EOSv7k] Title: Breakthrough to Mars Author: Amelia Wu https://breakthroughtomars.wordpress.com/ [https://breakthroughtomars.wordpress.com/] Title: Echoes on the Red Horizon Author: Anastasia Spiehler https://echoesontheredhorizon.wordpress.com/ [https://echoesontheredhorizon.wordpress.com/] Title: The Journey to Mars: Beyond Earthly Limits Author: Alex Castilblanco https://beyondearthlylimits.wordpress.com/ [https://beyondearthlylimits.wordpress.com/] Title: Martian Frontiers Authors: Nicholas Leva & Jonah Bender https://martianfrontiers.wordpress.com/ [https://martianfrontiers.wordpress.com/] Title: Northern Constellation: Canada's Mission to Titan Author: August Wohlgemuth https://missiontotitanbook.wordpress.com/ [https://missiontotitanbook.wordpress.com/] Title: Mission to Mars Authors: Tenzin Va Kosel and Luke Guo https://missiontomarsbook.wordpress.com/ [https://missiontomarsbook.wordpress.com/]

3D Artist Pathway: Intro Class

DaShaun Hightower

This amazing class is an into to 3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics. Scholars will dive into Blender and used skills learned to modify a robot. -How to manipulate base models (scale, move, rotate) -Material Application

The Path to Space Careers: Private Classes (Single Session, Request Time)

Bruce Callow

Fine tune your knowledge of space exploration and your path to a space career in private classes tailored to your individual interests and needs. Recommended for students interested in developing their own space projects and for those preparing to apply for NASA or other space related internships. Please send an email to bcallowconsulting@gmail.com [bcalloowcontulsting@gmail.com] to arrange a schedule based on your needs.