STEM 3: Electronics and Coding
The Acellus® STEM 3: Electronics and Coding course offers an exciting introduction to the world of electronics and programming. Designed to spark curiosity, the course encourages students to explore how circuits and code come together to shape the digital world!
Course Duration: Full Year
Category: STEM & Technology, Electives, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Grade Level: 3rd – 12th Grade
Assessment: Lesson Practice, Unit Exams, Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam
Language: English
Prerequisite: STEM 2: JavaScript
Course Overview
In the Acellus® STEM 3: Electronics and Coding course, students actively engage in learning the fundamental principles of electronics and the basics of coding for electronics. Using the JavaScript language and an interactive on-screen circuit-board simulator, they have the opportunity to code and simulate real-world electronic systems. Throughout the course, students explore key concepts such as circuits, schematics, and circuit boards, while gaining a deep understanding of electrical current, resistance, resistors, and seven-segment displays. They also investigate the principles behind electromagnets, electric motors, electric generators, and how semiconductors and microcontrollers play vital roles in modern electronics.
As students progress, they enhance their coding skills by diving into JavaScript syntax, learning how to create and utilize code statements, logic statements, breaks, and switch statements. They also develop a strong understanding of variables, operators, data types, and functions. By the end of the course, students are well-equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical coding experience, empowering them to solve real-world problems and bring electronic projects to life through programming.
Video Based Lessons
These video based lesson are accessible and can be rewatched, making them a flexible learning option. Students can review the material whenever they need, which is helpful for reinforcing learning outside of classroom hours.
STEM 3: Electronics and Coding – Practice Problems
These interactive practice problems offer an engaging, personalized, and effective way to learn, helping students deepen their knowledge, build confidence, and develop essential academic skills.
Memorization Drills
By regularly practicing these memorization drills, students strengthen their ability to remember and recall information.
STEM 3: Electronics and Coding Lesson Plans
Upon completing the Acellus® STEM 3: Electronics and Coding course, students will have gained a strong foundation in both electronics and programming. They will understand how to design and troubleshoot circuits, measure voltage and resistance, and work with key components such as batteries, resistors, LEDs, and microcontrollers. Students will also learn to code in JavaScript, mastering fundamental concepts like functions, loops, and conditionals, while gaining hands-on experience with coding projects such as calculators and secret messages. Additionally, they will explore advanced topics like digital signals, logic gates, and binary math, as well as learn to work with analog inputs and outputs. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to build and code electronic systems, empowering them to solve real-world problems using both electronics and programming.
This course is part of the Acellus STEM-10 Program: Learn More