Curriculum at THINK360 Academy
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Welcome Back to “Always Thinking”, the blog for THINK360 Academy!
This is an opportunity for families and friends of the Academy you to stay updated on what’s happening , upcoming events and ways to connect and support. We will also be answering frequently asked questions.
Celebrations!
We launched our summer program opportunities and are excited to meet new families this June!
FAQ:
The FAQ for today? “What will be the curriculum?”
The short answer? We are using a project/interest-based approach to our curriculum.
A longer answer- a sample week-long plan is below:
Grade Level:
4th Grade
Time Frame:
1 week
Essential Question:
How can we use technology to create a better future for people and the planet?
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
✅ Understand the basic concept of AI and how it’s used
✅ Identify sustainability issues in daily life
✅ Use design thinking to brainstorm and prototype a solution
✅ Present their future-tech idea to an audience
Project Overview:
Students will work in small teams to design a "Future Helper" — an AI-powered invention or sustainable tech idea that solves a real-world problem (like saving energy, cleaning pollution, or helping someone in their community).
Daily Breakdown:
🟦 Day 1: What is Innovation? What is AI?
Goal: Understand that AI uses data and patterns to make decisions.
🟩 Day 2: What is Sustainability? Why Does It Matter?
Goal: Begin thinking about ways technology can protect the environment.
🟨 Day 3: Innovation Challenge Kickoff!
Goal: Begin prototyping.
🟥 Day 4: Build, Draw, or Prototype
Goal: Finalize a model, drawing, or basic digital simulation
🟪 Day 5: Innovation Expo!
Celebrate Creativity: Peer shout-outs, certificates, or a small “Innovator Award”
Upcoming Events:
Sunday, April 27th: We will be a vendor at the Autism Walk event in Cedar Park
,Stay tuned for family tour schedule
How to Support THINK360 Academy:
Please let your families and friends know about us!
We will be building out our classroom in the next month and seek donations to create an environment best for our students.
Next Week:
We are are responding to the second most asked question from families, “How are you tailoring the school for neurodivergent learners?”
Have a great week!
