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Community Based Learning

Community Based Learning x District Partners

We provide expanded learning opportunities through various field trips, workshops, and intersession camps.

What We Offer:

Community Based Learning offers S.T.E.A.M. based courses that focus on experiential learning, incorporate hands-on lessons, and are taught by our trained S.T.E.A.M. Team tutors. We aim to provide students from various communities with equitable learning opportunities because ​w​e know the importance of supporting our future generation of leaders. We can collaborate with your school to create a customized program that fits your needs and class sizes.

While we are able to travel to your school site, our most popular programs tend to be hosted on Fresno State's campus where we provide the tutors, classrooms, and materials.

 

Course Categories:

Our courses are categorized based on their content and themes and can be found in the four categories below. When designing a S.T.E.A.M. program for students, schools can choose from any course category, mix and match courses across categories, and can even request multiple of the same course.

If you have any questions about designing a program or which courses to select, please submit an inquiry on our Contact Us page to learn more. 

All of our classes are California Common Core and Next Generation Science standard aligned (where applicable). 

Our Science Discoveries courses cover a range of topics from geology to engineering and they each incorporate hands-on, student-centered experiments. Your future scientists will enjoy diving right into the scientific method through one of these science-themed courses!

Geology4Kids

Young and curious geologists will embark into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, fossils, and natural wonders around them, all while learning S.T.E.A.M. fundamentals through immersive and interactive lessons.
(2nd - 8th grade)

Science4Kids

Bridging the gap between curiosity and science, students will explore topics in biology and chemistry through interactive experiments as they navigate the world around them with newfound knowledge.
(TK - 8th grade)

Jr. Engineering

Students will turn into young engineers tasked with solving real world design challenges through practical builds. While teaching and implementing the Engineering Design Process, this course encourages students to bring innovation to the world of engineering.
(TK - 8th grade)

Our Junior Programmers courses feature one our various robots in order to integrate block-based coding activities and challenges. From DASH to LEGO Spike Robotics, students learn the value of programming and implementing technology in the classroom!

Two students sitting on carpeted floor playing with ipads and several Codey Rocky robots

Codey Rocky

This introductory robotics course takes children by the hand and leads them into the world of programming. The Codey Rocky course adapts to the needs of younger students, encouraging independent thinking and hands-on experience with technology through play-based learning. 
(TK - 3rd grade)


Tutor kneeling to help students with a Dash robot and its accessories

Dash and Cue

Dash and Cue are interchangeable robots that build upon the basics of coding. Both robots challenge students with differentiated activities and both are adaptable with have user friendly interfaces. Dash and Cue each come with their own activities and attachments to get students excited about programming!
(3rd - 8th grade)
Two students working to build a LEGO spike project on a table top

LEGO Spike

Unleash creativity by building unique LEGO creations and bringing them to life using Scratch programming! Students will explore programming concepts by building their own unique LEGO creations and coding them using drag-and-drop coding blocks, all in a playful and engaging environment.
(4th - 8th grade)

Young artists and creatives will have the opportunity to explore the elements of art and design through one of our Art Makers courses. Each course incorporates various design elements while focusing on a main art form like Cricut Design, fiber arts, or pottery! 

Art student sitting in front of his easel

Fiber Arts

Creatives and kinesthetic learners will have the opportunity to learn about the variety of textile based art with this hands-on crafting course. Students will get a chance to learn about a variety of art forms and their respective techniques and try their hand at weaving, sewing, crocheting, and more!
(4th - 8th grade)

Five students sitting at a table showing off their Cricut cup designs

Cricut Creators

Cricut Creators gives young artists the unique opportunity to use art and technology through hands-on lessons to create personalized and imaginative projects. This class implements the Cricut Design Space app to enhance creativity and teach students principles and elements of art and design.
(6th - 8th grade)
Several students working on their raw air-dry clay projects at a long table

Clay Creations

Combining the arts and physical sciences, students will create different sculptures and art pieces, all while learning the elements of design behind their masterpieces. Clay Creations engages the creative, curious, and kinesthetic learners who appreciate a tangible outcome.
(6th - 8th grade)

Adding a space-themed twist to some of our existing engineering and robotics classes, the Space Explorers courses take students through out-of-this world challenges and incorporate real-world NASA missions and scenarios! 

Tutor in NASA jumpsuit, outside, trying to launch a water rocket

NASA Engineering

Exploring space with NASA-inspired challenges, students will transform into young aeronautical engineers by creating projects modeled after real life astronaut missions. 
(TK - 8th grade)
Tutor in NASA jumpsuit walking outside with several students following

Robots and Rovers

Explore the simmilarities between robots and rovers in this NASA-inspired course. Robots and Rovers provides hands-on experience with coding and robot control and connects lessons to real-life NASA rover missions. 
(1st - 8th grade)
Two students holding up their LEGO Spike creation

Space Mission: LEGO

Become a space engineer and computer scientist all in one! Students will apply mathematical and engineering principles to design, build, and test their own LEGO Spike Robot designs.
(4th - 8th grade)

Our courses come with a recommended age range and general theme, but most are flexible and can be altered to incorporate other aspects within the S.T.E.A.M. framework.