Armath's STEM Program Overview
Curriculum Components
Main
Additional
Basic Programing
Robotics
Advanced Programming
3D Modeling and Printing
CNC Laser and
Drilling Machine
Electronics
Educational Program
Basic Programming
Scratch & Modified Version Aghues:
– Creating simple computer games
– Creating and using animations
– Applying physics laws
Kria:
– Applying mathematical algorithms
– Performing arithmetic calculations
– Visualizing algorithmic tasks using mathematical formulas
Robotics
Basic Robotics:
– Assembling simple robot kits
– Programming line following robots
– Using K-turtle and Kria programs for robot programming
Advanced Robotics:
– Assembling SERob robots
– Connecting Robots to PCs, laptops, tablets, or smartphones
– Creating basic programs for robots using Aghues and Kria, building on skills acquired in the first stage
– Designing and programming robots with functions such as line tracking, object detection and sorting,
obstacle avoidance, and other movement behaviors like escaping or attacking
3D Modeling and Printing with 3D Printer
– Learning and exploring the technical structure of 3D printers
– Printing modeled objects
– Understanding the stages of the printing process
– Creating STL and code files for 3D printers
– Learning FreeCAD and OpenSCAD modeling program
Vector Graphics Modeling with CNC Drilling and Laser Machine
– Learning the Inkscape modeling program
– Learning of HeeksCAD and HeeksCNC programs
– Understanding bCNC program for CNC machine control
– Creating objects by drilling and laser cutting
Advanced Programming
– C, C++ working with Arduino microcontroller
– Making robot and IOT devices
Python:
– Working with raspberry pi and Serob controller
– Making robot and IOT devices
– Solving mathematical problems
Armath Airborne (UAV)
– UAV schematic model making
– UAV type model making
– UAV composite model assembly
– Helicopter type aircraft assembly (copter)
Technical equipment and programs
Armath Linux operational system
3D Printer
Computer Controlled CNC devices
SERob Robot Kit
– to learn and teach the basic principles of robotics
– to make automatization of processes
– to plan and solve various engineering problems
– to organize national and international competitions, as well as to participate in international robotics events
Mini-computers Aygestan
The computers that are packaged in Armenia are compact, lightweight
and universal, can be connected to Internet (LAN, Wi-Fi). They are
using for learning Aghues/Scratch, K-turtle/Kriay and other computer
programming languages. After programming the mini computers can
also be controler of robots.
Aghues
Aghues is a visual programming environment and a toolkit, that lets kids make games,
animated stories, interactive art, as well as share their creations with others on the Net.
It is enhanced with modules that support sensors, motors, and robots board.
The underlying program is an adaptation of the Scratch environment, developed by MIT.
Kria
Kria is an adaptation of MIT’s Kturtle, an educational programming environment
Kria is suitable for teaching kids the basics of maths, geometry and programming.
One of the main features of Kria is the ability to translate commands into the
standard markup language(HTML), but the result can be saved as a vector or
transparency image(SVG, PNG).
Resources
Action plan
The project process consists of 5 stages:
