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Kits by Curriculum Guide
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Middle SchoolCompass
High SchoolIntro to Engineering
High SchoolPrinciples of Engineering
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Some Compass units are concept- or design-based and don't require a kit. The units shown below are the ones that pair with a hands-on kit for a more immersive learning experience.
Unit
Kits Used
Manufacturing
This unit reviews the components that make up the manufacturing process such as safety, design, purchasing, processing, production, packaging, and distribution.
Engineering Draw & Measure
In this unit, students will master engineering fundamentals — from ruler-based measurement (to 1/16") and orthographic drawings to 3D modeling in Onshape, while learning measurement tolerance (to 0.001") with dial calipers.
Electronics / Coding
In this unit, students will explore coding and problem-solving through MIT's Scratch platform while mastering Arduino microcontroller fundamentals. They'll begin by learning analog and digital input/output systems, then progress to programming components like LEDs, switches, photoresistors, and servos.
Medical Technologies
In this unit, students explore medical science through hands-on investigations: analyzing bacterial growth under varied conditions, studying virus transmission and blood pressure mechanics, and applying medical innovations by designing surgical instruments and practicing first aid techniques.
Acoustics & Electromagnetism
In this unit, students investigate electromagnetic forces by creating electromagnets, crafting speakers to understand sound waves, and building ukuleles to explore energy conversion and sound science — progressing from particle-level concepts to functional device creation.
Architecture & Construction
In this unit, students progress from 2D architectural drawings (floor plans and elevations using professional scales) to 3D model fabrication, developing practical skills in technical drafting, personalized design expression, and physical model construction through hands-on projects.
Kits coming soon🧱Wall SectionComing soon
🏗️Construction KitComing soon
Environmental & Agricultural Concepts
In this unit, students examine agriculture-environment connections through analyzing food systems and hydroponics, designing sustainable buildings, and constructing greenhouses or flood-proof homes — gaining hands-on experience in solving ecological problems through science and engineering.
Electricity
In this unit, students explore electricity through progressive challenges: from basic circuits in greeting cards to schematic-driven flashlights and custom circuitry games, building expertise in series/parallel systems, component use, and safe electrical design.
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A hands-on introduction to engineering for every student. Learners turn their own ideas into solutions that make life better, pulling math, science, and history from their other classes into one connected STEM experience.
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An advanced, team-based course where students connect what they've learned across subjects and apply it to real problems. They build the reasoning, creative thinking, and decision-making skills that more and more careers now demand. It's designed for most students, with real benefits for anyone eyeing a future in engineering.
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Kits for this course are in development.
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