Creative Maker Projects in Engineering

          Module 1: Introduction to Maker Projects

Section 1: Getting Started with the Maker Mindset  
- Lesson 1: What Is a Maker?  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Maker?  
- Lesson 2: Tools and Materials Overview  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Tools and Materials Overview  

Section 2: Basic Safety and Workspace Setup  
- Lesson 1: Safety First in the Maker Space  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Safety First in the Maker Space  
- Lesson 2: Organizing Your Workspace  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Organizing Your Workspace  

Section 3: Understanding the Design Process  
- Lesson 1: Design Thinking Basics  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Design Thinking Basics  
- Lesson 2: Sketching and Brainstorming Ideas  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sketching and Brainstorming Ideas  

Section 4: Introduction to Coding for Makers  
- Lesson 1: What Is Code?  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is Code?  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Code Syntax  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Code Syntax  

Section 5: Basic Engineering Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Simple Machines  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Exploring Simple Machines  
- Lesson 2: Fundamental Structures and Stability  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Fundamental Structures and Stability  


Module 2: Coding Essentials for Makers

Section 1: Fundamentals of Programming  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Variables and Data Types  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Variables and Data Types  
- Lesson 2: Using Basic Operators  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Basic Operators  

Section 2: Control Structures  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Conditionals (if/else)  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Conditionals (if/else)  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Loops (for and while)  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Loops (for and while)  

Section 3: Functions and Modular Code  
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Functions  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Functions  
- Lesson 2: Reusing and Calling Functions  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reusing and Calling Functions  

Section 4: Working with Inputs and Sensors  
- Lesson 1: How Sensors Work  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Sensors Work  
- Lesson 2: Reading Sensor Data Through Code  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reading Sensor Data Through Code  

Section 5: Debugging and Problem Solving  
- Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Techniques  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Your Code  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Troubleshooting Your Code  


Module 3: Engineering Fundamentals for Makers

Section 1: Introduction to Electrical Engineering  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Simple Circuits  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Simple Circuits  
- Lesson 2: Key Components: Resistors, LEDs, and Breadboards  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Components: Resistors, LEDs, and Breadboards  

Section 2: Exploring Mechanical Systems  
- Lesson 1: Basic Mechanical Principles  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic Mechanical Principles  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Robotics Concepts  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Robotics Concepts  

Section 3: Fundamentals of 3D Design and Prototyping  
- Lesson 1: Basics of 3D Design  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of 3D Design  
- Lesson 2: Prototyping with Everyday Materials  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Prototyping with Everyday Materials  

Section 4: Working with Microcontrollers  
- Lesson 1: What Is a Microcontroller?  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is a Microcontroller?  
- Lesson 2: Building Your First Microcontroller Project  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building Your First Microcontroller Project  

Section 5: Power and Energy Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Power Sources  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Power Sources  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Renewable Energy Basics  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Renewable Energy Basics  


Module 4: Integrating Coding with Engineering

Section 1: Building Interactive Projects  
- Lesson 1: Combining Code with Electronics  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Combining Code with Electronics  
- Lesson 2: Project Planning and Setup  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Project Planning and Setup  

Section 2: Using Sensors with Microcontrollers  
- Lesson 1: Sensor Integration Techniques  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Sensor Integration Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Displaying Sensor Data  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Displaying Sensor Data  

Section 3: Creating Automated Maker Projects  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Automation  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Automation  
- Lesson 2: Implementing Simple Automated Tasks  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Implementing Simple Automated Tasks  

Section 4: Introduction to Wireless Communication  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Wireless Technology  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basics of Wireless Technology  
- Lesson 2: Simple Wireless Data Transfer  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Wireless Data Transfer  

Section 5: Troubleshooting Integrated Systems  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Integration Issues  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Integration Issues  
- Lesson 2: Systematic Troubleshooting Methods  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Systematic Troubleshooting Methods  


Module 5: Creative Maker Project Synthesis

Section 1: Project Ideation and Planning  
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Your Maker Project  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Brainstorming Your Maker Project  
- Lesson 2: Developing a Project Proposal  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Developing a Project Proposal  

Section 2: Assembling a Prototype  
- Lesson 1: Gathering Materials and Tools  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Gathering Materials and Tools  
- Lesson 2: Step-by-Step Prototype Assembly  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Step-by-Step Prototype Assembly  

Section 3: Customizing Code for Your Project  
- Lesson 1: Tailoring Code to Meet Project Needs  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Tailoring Code to Meet Project Needs  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Interactivity Through Coding  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Enhancing Interactivity Through Coding  

Section 4: Finalizing the Engineering Design  
- Lesson 1: Refining Your Maker Design  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Refining Your Maker Design  
- Lesson 2: Testing and Iterating Your Project  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Testing and Iterating Your Project  

Section 5: Project Showcase and Reflection  
- Lesson 1: Presenting Your Finished Project  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Finished Project  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Your Maker Journey  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Your Maker Journey