STEAM Works Studio Programs

Contents
Elementary School Programs .................................................................................................................................... 2
Robotics 2
Junior Robotics (NANOBOTS) ....................................................................................................................................................................2
Programming 2
SCRATCH JR and SCRATCH .........................................................................................................................................................................2
Electronics 2
Simple Circuits ..................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction to Electronics .........................................................................................................................................................................2
Arts 3
Digital Arts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Math & Science 3
Crazy Chemistry ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Maker/ Builder programs 3
321- Blastoff Rockets .....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Middle School Programs .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Robotics 3
EV3 Robotics......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Programming 3
Minecraft Modding with Java .....................................................................................................................................................................3
Java Fundamentals ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Python for kids .................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Website Development ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Electronics 4
Introduction to Electronics/ Fun with Soldering ..............................................................................................................................4
Arts 4
Digital Arts ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Public Speaking, Persuasive writing .......................................................................................................................................................4
Math & Science 5
Math is fun ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Maker/ Builder programs 5
321- Blastoff Rockets .....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Internet of things with Arduino ................................................................................................................................................................5
Applications with Raspberry PI ................................................................................................................................................................5
Quad Copters .....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3D Printing & CAD Modeling ......................................................................................................................................................................6
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STEAM Works Studio Programs

Elementary School Programs
Robotics
Junior Robotics (NANOBOTS)
• Recommended age: Grades K-3
• Description: The NANO bots course is a great starter Robotics
program for Elementary age kids. It develops logical thinking and
problem solving through hands-on projects. We build fun projects
from LEGO using motors, pulleys, gears and sensors and learn
“drag and drop” programming to make them move.

Programming
SCRATCH JR and SCRATCH
• Recommended age:
o Grades PRE-K- KG for SCRATCH JR
o Grades 1- 3 for SCRATCH
• Description: Kids learn to create their own computer games and fun
animations with SCRATCH using “drag and drop programing”.
SCRATCH, developed by MIT, helps young kids to learn to think
creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively -
essential skills for life in the 21st century. We also have unique
program that enable the kids to Control LEGO robots from
SCRATCH!

Electronics
Simple Circuits
• Recommended age: Grades K- 3
• Description: Kids learn about simple circuits by adding electronics like
LED lights to their drawings, greeting cards, origami or paper craft
creations. They also create projects from conductive and insulated play
dough with LEDs, buzzer and motor. Kids are encouraged to make their
own creations and see the flow of electricity in action!

Introduction to Electronics
• Recommended age: Grade 4+
• Description: The course introduces students to the basic
components of electronics such as diodes, resistor, transistors and
build fun simple circuits on breadboards.
107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 103 2 essex@steamworksstudio.com
Livingston, NJ, 07039
973.913.4336
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Arts
Digital Arts
• Recommended age: Grades 3+
• Description: An introductory course to Japanese Graphic arts using Paint Sai
tool on pressure sensitive digital drawing pads.

Math & Science

Crazy Chemistry
• Recommended age: Grades 1- 3
• Description: Practical chemistry is lots of fun! Learn about the chemistry that
you encounter every day in your house and at school. Experiment with
chemical reactions and test different liquids. Create your own chromatography
applied T-shirt to take home! Make and eat exothermic ice cream!

Maker/ Builder programs

321- Blastoff Rockets
• Recommended age: Grades 3+
• Description: The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical
foundations of rocketry provide exciting opportunities for authentic hands-on,
minds-on experimentation. Learn prediction, data collection and
interpretation, teamwork, problem solving, and history of rocketry.

Middle School Programs

Robotics

EV3 Robotics
• Recommended age: Grades 4- 9
• Description: This middle school level program teaches Robotics &
Engineering design principles, Logic & Programming and concepts in
Physics & Math. We build projects from LEGO Mindstorms bricks with
Ultra Sonic, Touch, Infra Red, Color Sensors and Stepper Motors and
learn how to program them.

Programming
Minecraft Modding with Java
• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: Every kid loves Minecraft! That`s a fact. This course is
a unique opportunity for young students to learn Java in an exciting
& meaningful way! Students first design the graphics of new items,
blocks and creatures, then modify real JAVA code to program their
107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 103 3 essex@steamworksstudio.com
Livingston, NJ, 07039
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new features in Minecraft… this is how they learn JAVA coding and bugging in a fun way.
Java Fundamentals
• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: A jumpstart to Coding! The course starts with a quick programming
orientation using the powerful design environment Eclipse. Students learn about
JVM, Objects & Classes, Data Types, Arrays, Decision Structures, File I/O, and
SWING Graphics are introduced.

Python for kids

• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that`s easy to
learn and fun to use. Python for kids easily brings kids into the world of
programming. We build cool Graphics & Games during the course.

Website Development
• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: Learn to code HTML5, JavaScript and CSS to develop your own websites!

Electronics

Introduction to Electronics/ Fun with Soldering

• Recommended age: Grades 4+
• Description: The course introduces students to the basic components of
electronics such as diodes, transistors. Kids also learn how to solder which is
quite easy and rewarding! With a little practice, students will be soldering their
own electronic circuits.

Arts
Digital Arts
• Recommended age: Grades 3+
• Description: An introductory course to Japanese Graphic arts.
Public Speaking, Persuasive writing
• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: The course improves public speaking skills with debates and impromptu discussions both
formal and informal. It also focuses on persuasive writing to tailor what they write to have the greatest
impact on your audience using clear English. Lots of fun topics and
opportunities to practice.

107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 103 4 essex@steamworksstudio.com

Livingston, NJ, 07039
973.913.4336
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Math & Science

Math is fun
• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: This is a fun applied math class where kids explore the mathematics
in nature and in the environment around them. It will surely expand your child`s
interest in Math!

Maker/ Builder programs

321- Blastoff Rockets
• Recommended age: Grades 3+
• Description: The scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical
foundations of rocketry provide exciting opportunities for authentic hands-on,
minds-on experimentation. Learn prediction, data collection and interpretation,
teamwork, problem solving, and history of rocketry.

Internet of things with Arduino

• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: Learn how to use the famous and inexpensive Arduino processor to
build fun & practical projects, like smart phone garage door opener, an Electronic
kaleidoscope, wireless dog or home security camera that streams videos to
YouTube…

Applications with Raspberry PI

• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: A Raspberry Pi is a miniature general-purpose computer, usually with a
Linux operating system, and the ability to run multiple programs. Build and program
fun & useful projects with Raspberry PI with us!

Quad Copters
• Recommended age: Grades 5+

107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 103 5 essex@steamworksstudio.com

Livingston, NJ, 07039
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• Description: Build a load bearing fully functional Quad Copter which can fly using remote control! On
this course students sketch and 3D print the core of the copter, learn the required electronics, principles
of flight and programming the controller. As an add-on students can make their copter take aerial
photos.

3D Printing & CAD Modeling

• Recommended age: Grades 5+
• Description: The program introduces students to 2-D sketching and basic 3-D
modeling. Students learn the tools needed to design existing projects. Students
keep the 3-D printed models that they create!

107 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Suite 103 6 essex@steamworksstudio.com

Livingston, NJ, 07039
973.913.4336