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We have been repeatedly asked to describe the program in a simpler language. Alright, let's make this curriculum fun and easy to understand, like a storybook for a 5-year-old!

Week 1: Say Hello to RISC-V

• Imagine RISC-V as a new type of building block toy. First, we learn about where these blocks come from, why they're special, and what shapes they have.
• Then, we start playing with a basic set of these blocks (called RV32I) using a computer program (Verilog) that lets us build and see our creations on the screen!

Week 2: Discovering RISC-V's Secrets

• Next, we look at a big picture (like a map) of how these blocks fit together to make something cool, like a toy robot. This helps us understand how each part works.
• We also do some fun activities and games to learn more about these special blocks.

Week 3: Looking Closer at the Block Designs

• Now, we take a magnifying glass to look very, very closely at the blocks. We learn how they are designed (using something called Verilog code).
• We also explore some fancy blocks that are used for special projects.

Week 4: Playing with Buttons and Switches

• This week is about learning how our toy robot can interact with things like buttons and switches (these are called I/Os in our robot).
• We get to play with actual buttons and switches to see how our robot responds.

Week 5: Writing Secret Codes for Our Robot

• We start writing secret codes (using C code) to tell our robot what to do. It's like creating a secret language!
• We also learn another way of giving instructions (inline assembly) to make our robot do things in a super cool way.

Week 6: Testing and Making Our Robot Smarter

• It's time to test our robot. We learn how to check if it's working properly and how to make it even smarter.
• We also learn a quick way (UART bypassing) to make our robot learn new things faster.

And that's it! Each week we learn new, exciting things about our toy robot (which is actually a type of computer stuff called RISC-V) and how to make it do awesome things!