## **Session 1: Introduction & Cube Basics** **Objectives:** - Understand the cube's structure and notation. - Learn color orientation and center-piece significance. **Topics:** - Cube anatomy: centers, edges, corners. - Notation: R, L, U, D, F, B (+ prime moves). - Color pairs and opposite sides. **Activities:** - Practice basic moves and notation drills. - Scramble and reorient the cube. **Homework:** - Practice notation and turning without looking at hands. --- ## **Session 2: White Cross Formation** **Objectives:** - Learn the goal and logic behind forming the white cross. - Understand edge placement and alignment with centers. **Topics:** - White edge piece identification. - Forming a “plus” on the white face. - Aligning edges with matching center colors. **Activities:** - Guided solve of white cross. - Fixing misalignments. **Homework:** - Solve white cross 5 times from scrambled state. --- ## **Session 3: Solving White Corners** **Objectives:** - Learn the right-hand and left-hand algorithms. - Place white corner pieces correctly. **Topics:** - Corner piece recognition. - Corner insertion with R' D' R D / L D L' D'. **Activities:** - Practice corner insertion on mixed cubes. - Solve full white face with aligned first layer. **Homework:** - Practice inserting each white corner individually. --- ## **Session 4: Solving Second Layer Edges** **Objectives:** - Learn to identify second-layer edge pieces. - Apply correct algorithms for left and right placement. **Topics:** - Edge orientation and direction. - Two algorithms for edge placement: - Left: U' L' U L U F U' F' - Right: U R U' R' U' F' U F **Activities:** - Identify correct pieces and apply moves. - Practice complete second layer. **Homework:** - Solve white + second layer from scramble. --- ## **Session 5: Full Revision of Layers 1 & 2** **Objectives:** - Build fluency in solving the first two layers. - Identify and fix common errors. **Topics:** - Integrated solving of cross, corners, and middle layer. - Debugging incorrect placements. **Activities:** - Timed attempts with guidance. - Challenge: Solve 2 layers in under 4 minutes. **Homework:** - Record and review a full L1+L2 solve. --- ## **Session 6: Creating the Yellow Cross** **Objectives:** - Understand patterns before yellow cross forms. - Apply F R U R' U' F' and variations. **Topics:** - Yellow dot, L-shape, and line cases. - Applying algorithm from correct orientation. **Activities:** - Practice all three pre-cross scenarios. - Repeat till yellow cross is formed from any state. **Homework:** - Practice yellow cross creation 10 times. --- ## **Session 7: Solving Yellow Edges** **Objectives:** - Correctly align yellow edges with matching centers. - Understand edge permutation. **Topics:** - Swapping edge pieces using algorithm: - R U R' U R U2 R' **Activities:** - Practice all three edge alignment scenarios. - Solve yellow edges without affecting yellow cross. **Homework:** - Repeat yellow edge solve with different scrambles. --- ## **Session 8: Positioning Yellow Corners** **Objectives:** - Place yellow corners correctly (not orient yet). - Cycle three corners using algorithm: - U R U' L' U R' U' L **Topics:** - Identifying correctly placed vs. misplaced corners. - Repeating the cycle to position corners. **Activities:** - Apply cycle until corners are in right positions. **Homework:** - Scramble and fix yellow corner positions 5 times. --- ## **Session 9: Orienting Yellow Corners** **Objectives:** - Flip corners in place to complete the cube. - Use final corner orientation algorithm: - R' D' R D (3–4 repetitions) **Topics:** - Recognizing corner orientation issues. - Finger placement and orientation repetition. **Activities:** - Practice full final-step orientation. - Solve cube from yellow face stage. **Homework:** - Solve full cube 3 times slowly and accurately. --- ## **Session 10: Full Solve + Challenge** **Objectives:** - Combine all steps for an independent full solve. - Build confidence and speed through repetition. **Topics:** - Speed cubing basics and turning techniques. - Troubleshooting incomplete solves. **Activities:** - Timed solves with support. - Fun cube race / peer challenge. - Course wrap-up and celebration. **Homework:** - Daily practice + record your best time.