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S.E.T. School

 

S.E.T. School is an after school enrichment program in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology for children in grades 1 through 8. We are located in Ashland and are conveniently accessible to the entire Metro West area.

Address: Ashland, MA, 01721    
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The U.S. Department of Education “Educate to Innovate” STEM campaign, which aims to improve science and math literacy, is hurt by current school budget limitations. S.E.T. School bridges this gap in children’s education. Scientific and technological education is much more than preparing for a career: scientific and technological literacy is key to understanding the world, to being able to take charge of one’s life in an increasingly computerized society, and to becoming an active citizen.

Advances in technology occur at “warp speed”. It is critical that children develop technological expertise regardless of whether they decide to pursue a career in science or fine arts. The goal of S.E.T. School is to provide a structured yet fun learning environment so children develop a broad toolkit that they can apply to all future endeavors.


Science:


In our science classes students explore, question, investigate and experiment. Even very young children can ask questions, form hypotheses, conduct experiments and come to conclusions. We work to challenge each child to her/his fullest potential.


Robotics:


Our robotics program uses the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotic kit to introduce mechanical engineering and programming concepts to elementary and middle school children. We teach them the physics of building strong and stable LEGO structures while focusing on topics like weight distribution, power distribution, wheel placement, and gear ratios.


Engineering:


The engineering process involves addressing and researching a problem, and then designing and building a solution.  We teach engineering concepts such as mechanics, electricity, energy sources, forces, structural elements, material engineering, and apply these skills to construct machines, devices and structures to use in everyday life.


 


2D & 3D video game design:
Get familiar with game design software. Transform your ideas into an actual game. Add images, music, levels, enemies and create: 



  • Adventure  

  • Action

  • Strategy

  • Space

  • Role playing games


Computer animation:
Learn animation techniques using professional animation software. Design your characters, animate them, change the lighting, change the scenery and bring them to life.


Video production:
Walk through the steps of video production while experimenting with all related equipment and software.



  • Pre-production: planning, writing, storyboarding

  • Production: Recording and camerawork

  • Post-production: Editing


Use your imagination and creativity to create a comedy act, a documentary, music show, or surprise us with your own idea!.


Web design:
Use HTML, CSS and PHP to design and create your own website. Upload it to the internet to share with your friends and family. Add some client-side scripting, Photoshop and Flash to enhance your pages.


Programming:
Programming develops children’s analytical skills. Almost every programming task is complicated enough that it has to be broken down into smaller manageable tasks. When solving a programming problem, one has to work in a methodical way. Programming requires planning. Before writing the code, the programmer has to thoroughly analyze and understand the problem, then devise steps to achieve the goal. In our everyday lives, we are constantly faced with problems. Developing problem-solving skills and training our brain to think methodically is key to success in many aspects of life.

Children solve problems by trying and guessing. When they realize that their guess is not a good one, they adjust it until they reach the solution. In contrast, adults analyze the problem, identify possible solutions and select the most suitable. Learning computer programming helps children develop higher-level thinking very quickly.

Programming concepts:



  • Variables, data types

  • Logic flow,loops, conditioning

  • Modular programming

  • Data structures

  • Algorithms

  • Object oriented programming

  • Recursion

  • Databases


These concepts are taught while learning a programming language. We offer beginners and advanced classes in Scratch, C++, Python, and Java.

Activities and methodologies are age-appropriate so that children have the best learning experience possible. Kids become inspired and creative as they take their new toolkit to the next level!




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100 Waverly Street Suite 103, Ashland, MA, 01721

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