
Grade 5 Core
Engagements
Learning Is Different Here
SmartLab® programs engage learners as they apply technology to projects of their own design. As they work on their projects, they build academic connections and develop 21st-century skills. Whether students are exploring robotics, coding, websites, video broadcasts, circuitry, or structures, they’re developing critical-thinking skills. They’re solving problems. They’re collaborating. They’re learning valuable project and time management skills. And they’re reflecting, communicating, and presenting not only their projects…but their learning. They’re building skills, knowledge, and interest critical for college and career success.

Rotation One
August - October
Software Engineering
Mechanics and Structures
Logic and Problem Solving
Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics
Robotics & Control Technology

Rotation Two
October - December
Software Engineering
Island 1:
Stencyl
Mechanics and Structures
Island 2:
Fischertechnik- Gears Level 3
Scientific Data & Analysis
Island 3:
Extreme Weather-Monster Storms
Computer Graphics
Island 4:
Punch Home Design Level 2
Mechanics & Structures
Island 5:
Fischertechnik Optics Kit
Computer Graphics
Island 6:
Photoshop- Photomontage Level 3

Rotation Three
January - March
Mechanics and Structures
Mechanics and Structures
Digital Communication

Rotation Two
August - October
Software Engineering
Island 1:
Stencyl Level 1
Mechanics and Structures
Island 2:
Fischertechnik Level 3 Gears & Cranks
Scientific Data and Analysis
Island 3:
Extreme Weather & Monster Storms
Computer Graphics
Island 4:
Punch Home Design Level 2
Mechanics and Structures
Island 5:
Fischertechnik Optical Kit
Computer Graphics
Island 6:
Photoshop Level 3 Photomontage

Rotation One
August - October
Software Engineering
Island 1:
Scratch-Level 2
Mechanics and Structures
Island 2:
Fischertechnik Static 2
Scientific Data and Analysis
Island 3:
Vernier-Level 2 Measuring Heartrate
Computer Graphics
Island 4:
Punch Home Design
Computer Graphics
Island 5:
Photoshop Level 2
Robotics & Control Technology
Island 6:
LEGO EV3 Level 3-Decisions-Loops

Rotation Two
November - January
Robotics & Control Technology
Mechanics and Structures
Scientific Data and Analysis
Computer Graphics
Mechanics and Structures
Digital Communication
Digital Communication
Software Engineering
Robotics & Control Technology
Island 7:
VEX Go

Rotation Four
March - May
Circuitry
Island 1:
Snapino Level 2
Controlling from Scratch
Mechanics and Structures
Island 2:
Fischertechnik Level 3 Super Crane Challenge
Sustainability
Island 3:
Solar Energy Level 3
Circuitry
Island 4:
Snap Circuits Arcade
Mechanics & Structures
Island 5:
ArcKit Level 2 Modernizing A Classic
Sustainability