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Science and Technology
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| This class is a hands-on approach to physical science and technology.
Students will work with LEGO®
models to learn various physical science and technology concepts, including
forces and motion, basics of simple machines, measurement, energy, and
magnetism through experimentation.
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Introduction to the basics of electricity including both AC and DC
components. Students will explore simple circuits, symbols, practical
examples, and electricity in the home. Course includes building a take
home electronic project. Participation in this class completes all
requirements for Boy Scouts of America Electricity Merit Badge.
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Simple Machines Explorations is a beginner level class. Concepts
are taught through hands-on experimentation with LEGO®
models
- Forces and Structures, Inclined Planes, Levers,
- Wheels & Axles, Gears, Pulleys and Compound Gears.
- Learning the mechanical advantage of each type of simple machine
- Introduction to motorization
- Simple graphing and data collection exercises
- Experiments using trial and error
- Ages 8-12
- See Class Schedule
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Simple Machines
Design
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Investigation and Invention level applying simple machines learned in
the Explorations Course
- Packed with experiments and design work for each type of machine
- Graphing and data collection exercises
- Introduction to gear ratios
- Ages 8-12 (SM Explorations prerequisite)
- See Class Schedule
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| This class will utilize Zome manipulatives to give your student hands-on
experimentation with geometry and help them connect numbers to shapes in the
real world. They will explore symmetry and proportion, angles, area,
perimeter and polygons while working in 2 and 3 dimensions. For those with
an eye for art and pattern we will also work with tessellations and pattern
recognition. In addition, students will learn about geometry connections to
science and fine arts. Guaranteed fun while they learn!
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| This class integrates practical applications of computer science, math,
fundamental physics, engineering, and writing into a rich and challenging
course. The curriculum includes materials designed by the Carnegie Mellon
Robotics Academy and the NASA Robotics Educator Program designed to foster
mathematical and engineering competency as well as technological and
scientific literacy. We will utilize the LEGO® MINDSTORMS products
for this class.
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| This class builds on the foundation of Robotics 1 and allows students to
explore more in-depth ideas and design models. The class also
integrates practical applications of computer science, math, fundamental
physics, engineering, and writing into a rich and challenging course. The
curriculum includes materials designed by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics
Academy and the NASA Robotics Educator Program designed to foster
mathematical and engineering competency as well as technological and
scientific literacy.
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Specifically designed for high school ages, this course material is Freshman
College level and will challenge the students that are serious about
mechanical engineering, programming and robotics. Students learn in depth
robot design
and behavior, analysis, and environmental feedback through sensor control.
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