Certification

Mouse has 4 Certification Badges with over 100 activities spread across all topics, and a collection of implementation Roadmaps to help you plan. Start by selecting a Roadmap, or go straight to the Badges below.

Mouse Roadmaps

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A Roadmap is an implementation and instructional guide for the most popular program models, including the "Maker Squad", the "Help Desk Squad", the "Web Maker Squad" and others. Each Roadmap includes a detailed plan, with suggested curriculum and special projects that relate to each model’s learning goals. Want a quick overview? Check out this Roadmap comparison chart.

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Mouse Digital Badges

Mouse Squad Certification Badge - 90+ Activities

mouse.png The Mouse Squad Certification Badge is your opportunity to design a learning experience that matches your team’s interests and goals. Before starting, browse through each of the 10 Wins within the Badge: Official Squad Member, Help Deskula, Hardware Hero, Wizard of OS, Appstronaut, Dr. Troubleshooter, Supportasaurus, Tech-Cessorista, Network Ninja & Web Maker. In each of these Win modules, you’ll discover a collection of hands-on, project-based activities (along with lesson plans) in each subject area. Click GO to get started!

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Garage Robotics Badge - 9 Activities

In Garage Robotics, you'll explore the basics of a field called Physical Computing, and you'll learn how electronic components come together to make technologies work. From complex robots to microwave ovens, it all starts with these basics.

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GreenTECH Badge - 13 Activities

GreenTECH is all about how technology is powered and how to help reduce the harm that it can do to our environment. You’ll learn how electricity is created and how it gets into your wall. You’ll learn what renewable energy is and how it might help make our world a cleaner place. And you’ll get to build electric generators, batteries and solar-powered toys! The future of electricity lies in green technology and it can start with you, right here.

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Serious Game Design Badge - 10 Activities

In Serious Game Design, you’ll discover the building blocks of game design, explore the world of socially responsible gaming and finish with a basic prototype & portfolio for a digital game you designed yourself in Scratch.

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Coordinator Badge
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Mouse Squad Coordinator

With over 100 activities, dozens of digital badges, and learning management tools - the diversity of program options can be overwhelming, for new Mouse Squad Coordinators, and old! These four quick activities will guide you through designing your own Mouse Squad program, and challenge you to create a year plan that will make a positive change in the lives of your students!

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