TRConstellation

Your Personal Engineering Education Roadmap

"He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name." ~Psalm 147:4

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TRConstellation - Tennessee Robotics Center Course Roadmap

TRConstellation

Your Personal Engineering Education Roadmap
Navigate Your Path from Beginner to Engineer
🚀 "Dare Mighty Things"
"He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name."
— Psalm 147:4

🌌 Welcome to Your Robotics Engineering Journey

TRConstellation is your complete engineering education pathway at the Tennessee Robotics Center. Like stars forming constellations in the sky, our 30 comprehensive courses(including six full-year advanced programs: Robotics, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Computer, Mechatronics, and Product Design Engineering) connect to create a clear path from your first engineering experience in kindergarten through professional-level engineering skills and competition excellence.

Whether you're interested in robotics, aerospace, aviation, automotive, software, computer systems, or manufacturing engineering, TRConstellation provides the structured learning path that prepares you for advanced programs, FTC competition, NASA competitions, college engineering degrees, and exciting STEM careers.

🚀 Inspired by our 2025 vision "Dare to Explore" and driven by our mission to "Dare Mighty Things"

TRConstellation empowers students to courageously explore Technology, Robotics, and Computer Science— preparing the next generation of Pathfinders who will shape the future.

The TRConstellation Learning Journey

Each course is a star in your constellation. Follow the connected path from discovery to professional excellence.

1

Discoverers Mission

Grades K-2 | Ages 5-7

First contact with STEM! Play-based exploration and discovery missions to ignite curiosity.

Robotics Discovery
Engineering Discovery
Computer Science Discovery
2

Explorers Mission

Grades 3-5 | Ages 8-10

Building foundation skills through hands-on exploration and systematic learning.

Robotics Exploration
Engineering Expeditions
Computer Science Exploration
Engineering Design Process
3D Printing
3

Challengers Mission

Grades 6-8 | Ages 11-13

Advanced challenges, competition preparation, and specialized skill development.

Robotics Challenge
Engineering Pathways
Computer Science Challenge
ASTRO Robotics
ASTRO Robotic Arms
Electronics & Circuits
Python Programming
4

Advanced Missions

Grades 8-12 | Ages 14-16

Specialized engineering applications and cutting-edge technology projects.

CAD: Fusion 360
Drones & UAVs
Robotic Arms
Jet Propulsion
Race Car Engineering
5

Pathfinders Mission

Grades 9-12 | Ages 15-18

Professional-level engineering, competition teams, and career preparation.

Robotics Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR
Aerospace Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR
Aeronautical Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR
Computer Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR
Mechatronics Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR
Product Design Engineering 1 & 2
FULL YEAR

🛤️ Four Complete Pathways to STEM Excellence

ROBOTICS PATHWAY

Robots, Programming, Automation

K-2: Robotics Discovery
3-5: Robotics Exploration
6-8: Robotics Challenge
7-10: ASTRO Robotics OR ASTRO Robotic Arms
9-12: Robotics Engineering 1 & 2 (Full Year FTC)

ENGINEERING PATHWAY

Structures, Mechanics, Design, Physics

K-2: Engineering Discovery
3-5: Engineering Expeditions
6-8: Engineering Pathways
8-12: CAD, Electronics, Python, Specialized Courses
9-12: Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Computer Engineering (Full Year)

COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY

Programming, Algorithms, Software

K-2: Computer Science Discovery
3-5: Computer Science Exploration
6-8: Computer Science Challenge
8-12: Python Programming
9-12: Advanced Programming & Computer Engineering (Full Year)

TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

Design, Manufacturing, Innovation

K-2: Engineering Discovery
3-5: 3D Printing & Design
6-8: Engineering Design Process
8-12: CAD: Fusion 360 + Electronics
9-12: Advanced Specialization (Drones, Arms, Propulsion, Racing)

✨ Follow Your Own Constellation

Students can follow one, two, three, or all four pathways simultaneously or switch between them at any time. Many of our most successful students take courses from multiple tracks, building a complete engineering and technology skillset.

Start at age 5 → Graduate at 18 with professional-level skills across all domains!

🎓 Ready to Begin Your Mission?

Join thousands of students who have discovered their passion for engineering through TRConstellation.

🧭 Mission Control: Where Should You Start?

Launch your engineering journey at the right mission level:

Ages 5-7 (K-2): Discovery missions in Robotics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Ages 8-10 (3-5): Exploration missions + Design & 3D Printing

Ages 11-13 (6-8): Challenge missions + ASTRO programs + Core skills

Ages 14-18 (9-12): Advanced specializations + Full-year professional programs

Our mission advisors will help chart your personalized learning trajectory.