Mr. Grindstaff
Mr. Grindstaff
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Rocketry& Space: Students learn about the development of rocketry in the United States space program and its history. Learning the principals of rocket design, propulsion, and certain scientific principals that are fundamental to the successful rocket flight are important concepts in this Module. Students construct and launch a model rocket as a means of applying the scientific concepts presented. |
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Robots: Students learn about the fascinating role that robots play in their lives. More and more, this technology is helping to improve the way we live and manufacture items. Students learn how to operate, program, and use robots in different environments. Initially, each student learns to manipulate the robot and program it to conduct repeatable tasks. Ultimately, they operate a robot located in a remote location away from direct view via a televised image of the work task. |
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Flight: Students learn the principles of flight. They use a computer flight simulator to experience piloting and aircraft. Each student evaluates the other and prepares a written critique of his or her partners flight. Students are introduced to navigation and they plot a course using angular measurement and mathematical computation.
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Electronics: Students learn the common components of basic circuits in electronic devices. They also complete various electronic experiments using an electrical instrument. The construction of a simple electronics kit helps them to learn the application of each component used to make the project successfully function.
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Energy, Power& Mechanics: When students complete the Energy, Power & Mechanics Module, they will have a basic understanding of energy sources, the principles of power technology, and the concept of mechanical advantage and machines. Students see how fluids can be used with other simple machines. Using Synergistic education instruments, students learn the fundamentals of gears, fluid mechanics, and three classes of levers. They also use a hot dog cooker and experience the concept of wind power. |
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Applied Physics: Students learn about the wonderful forces of nature they must control and learn to live with to make their lives more enjoyable. Using an air track, students learn laws of inertia, study energy transfer, and calculate the velocity of air track cars by using a photogate timer. Students study data transmission using a laser. They also learn about radio waves, light, and heat and do experiments relating to mathematics. |
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Electricity: Students learn the principles of electricity and draw schematics of both parallel and series circuits. Students wire series and a parallel circuit and classify conductors and insulators. They use a volt-ohm meter as well as identify the magnetic fields important to the concept of electricity. Students also measure voltage, resistance, and current during the Module activities. |
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Computer Graphics & Animation:
Students learn how the use of computers can enhance the professional
artist and animator. With the use of computer and related software, the
students produce cartoon and animated sequences. Students use a digital
movie camera to video capture a picture and create an animated project.
Exploring video graphic design is also a part of this module. |
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Engineering Bridges:
Students solve an engineering problem as a team. Their task is to build a
balsa wood bridge that spans a space and holds the most weight before
breaking. There are certain rules that the students must fallow to build
their bridges correctly. Students learn the relationships between design,
structure, and strength of a bridge. By building a bridge and testing its
strength on a structure tester, students learn valuable engineering concepts
and principles. |
| Computer Aided Drafting: Students use computer-aided drafting (cad) software to explore the fundamentals of drafting. They use CAD software to create multi-view drawings of a geometric solid. Students also use CAD software to complete a set of floor plans. The floor plans are based on standards for architectural drawings and the students implement 3-D software to create a computer "walk-through" of their floor plans. |
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