Magic of Electrons (ME)
In the Magic of Electrons (ME) unit, students explore electricity, the behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices through hands-on projects. They learn knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design, and examine the impact of electricity on the world around them.
What is Electricity?
This lesson is an introduction to basic electricity. The power provided through electricity is a part of our everyday lives. This lesson will show the difference between a conductor and an insulator. This knowledge will be applied by measuring current, voltage, and resistance. The concept of converting energy into electricity will be explored through the design and build of electromagnet models, a DC motor, and a generator.
Electronics
In Lesson 2 Electronics, you will learn how to model an electrical circuit using Snap Circuits. Then learn how to identify electrical components by their symbols and how to create and read a schematic diagram. You will breadboard, test, and build a night light circuit.
Digital Electronics
Lesson 3 Digital Electronics introduces you to the digital world of cell phones, computers, MP3 devices, and many other modern conveniences that rely on binary digits and logic gates. You will solve several logic problems using Snap Circuits.
Green Architecture (GA)
Today’s students have grown up in an age of “green” choices. In Green Architecture (GA) students learn how to apply this concept to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.
Architectural Basics
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. The basics of architectural design usually address feasibility and cost, as well as function and aesthetics.
In this lesson you will learn how to use an architectural scale to accurately measure drawings and read architectural plans. In addition, you will learn about planning residential spaces, the different systems in a home, how to read the symbols found in architectural plans, and how to choose materials to remain within a given budget.
Introduction to Sustainable Architecture
As consumers we are often confronted with lifestyle decisions that could have an impact on our environment. Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally friendly design techniques in the field of architecture. The objective is to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. The goal of sustainability, or ecological design, is to ensure that our actions and decisions today do not inhibit the opportunities of future generations.
Global citizens need to be aware of the global challenges of resource depletion and environmental degradation resulting from development and the positive effects of sustainable architecture.
Architectural Challenge
In this lesson you will build a wall for a wood framed structure and will learn how to use the Autodesk Revit software to design a sustainable home.
Each class is given a Google classroom code. On Google classroom students will be able to access notes, handouts, see announcements and reminders.
In the Magic of Electrons (ME) unit, students explore electricity, the behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices through hands-on projects. They learn knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design, and examine the impact of electricity on the world around them.
What is Electricity?
This lesson is an introduction to basic electricity. The power provided through electricity is a part of our everyday lives. This lesson will show the difference between a conductor and an insulator. This knowledge will be applied by measuring current, voltage, and resistance. The concept of converting energy into electricity will be explored through the design and build of electromagnet models, a DC motor, and a generator.
Electronics
In Lesson 2 Electronics, you will learn how to model an electrical circuit using Snap Circuits. Then learn how to identify electrical components by their symbols and how to create and read a schematic diagram. You will breadboard, test, and build a night light circuit.
Digital Electronics
Lesson 3 Digital Electronics introduces you to the digital world of cell phones, computers, MP3 devices, and many other modern conveniences that rely on binary digits and logic gates. You will solve several logic problems using Snap Circuits.
Green Architecture (GA)
Today’s students have grown up in an age of “green” choices. In Green Architecture (GA) students learn how to apply this concept to the fields of architecture and construction by exploring dimensioning, measuring, and architectural sustainability as they design affordable housing units using Autodesk’s® 3D architectural design software.
Architectural Basics
Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings. The basics of architectural design usually address feasibility and cost, as well as function and aesthetics.
In this lesson you will learn how to use an architectural scale to accurately measure drawings and read architectural plans. In addition, you will learn about planning residential spaces, the different systems in a home, how to read the symbols found in architectural plans, and how to choose materials to remain within a given budget.
Introduction to Sustainable Architecture
As consumers we are often confronted with lifestyle decisions that could have an impact on our environment. Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally friendly design techniques in the field of architecture. The objective is to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by enhancing efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development space. The goal of sustainability, or ecological design, is to ensure that our actions and decisions today do not inhibit the opportunities of future generations.
Global citizens need to be aware of the global challenges of resource depletion and environmental degradation resulting from development and the positive effects of sustainable architecture.
Architectural Challenge
In this lesson you will build a wall for a wood framed structure and will learn how to use the Autodesk Revit software to design a sustainable home.
Each class is given a Google classroom code. On Google classroom students will be able to access notes, handouts, see announcements and reminders.