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Wind Power
Energy Solutions Video
After watching the Thomas Friedman Video Series Addicted to Oil (see links below), you will be responsible for creating a video that focuses on the topics mentioned in the series. Some of the topics are controversial or entirely unrealistic, while others are very practical. Using Windows Movie Maker, you will use footage and images that you shoot with your group to create a stunning video that will draw in attention, inform the public and demonstrate mastery of video editing software and technology.
Types of Video:
Public Service Announcement- Address an issue that is a concern to the general public related to energy shortages, fossil fuels, green energy or energy saving solutions.
Commercial- Describe a new energy efficient product that the public must have! Create a commercial that pitches a Green product that has not yet been invented or modifies ideas or inventions already in use (become an innovator). Create a prototype or design for your commercial that articulates the advantages of using this product.
Documentary- Develop a documentary, like the Oil Addiction Video, that uses real life people to demonstrate an energy concern. In your video, create identities that you act out as though you were an adult or maybe a specialist of some kind, get shocking footage to real in viewers, ask questions of every day real people in different settings to see what they think or know. Illuminate some unknown truths in your video through the magic of film.
Criteria:
Groups- 3 person maximum per group
Length- The film must be 2:30 seconds minimum.
Interview or Endorsement- Your film must include an expert (real or acted out) and that expert must legitimize your video's topic, concern or product.
Effects- Use editing in Movie Maker to edit and add effects and production value.
Articulation of Knowledge- You must demonstrate that you have researched and understand the why energy is an issue and articulate specifics related to the issue.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NaCpcGjUbc
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMAcshJChdE
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwM6DvU_Ogs
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM4mD39qfc4
Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9RB4yqJBkE
Help in making your movie with Windows Moviemaker.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Video-in-Windows-Movie-Maker
Types of Video:
Public Service Announcement- Address an issue that is a concern to the general public related to energy shortages, fossil fuels, green energy or energy saving solutions.
Commercial- Describe a new energy efficient product that the public must have! Create a commercial that pitches a Green product that has not yet been invented or modifies ideas or inventions already in use (become an innovator). Create a prototype or design for your commercial that articulates the advantages of using this product.
Documentary- Develop a documentary, like the Oil Addiction Video, that uses real life people to demonstrate an energy concern. In your video, create identities that you act out as though you were an adult or maybe a specialist of some kind, get shocking footage to real in viewers, ask questions of every day real people in different settings to see what they think or know. Illuminate some unknown truths in your video through the magic of film.
Criteria:
Groups- 3 person maximum per group
Length- The film must be 2:30 seconds minimum.
Interview or Endorsement- Your film must include an expert (real or acted out) and that expert must legitimize your video's topic, concern or product.
Effects- Use editing in Movie Maker to edit and add effects and production value.
Articulation of Knowledge- You must demonstrate that you have researched and understand the why energy is an issue and articulate specifics related to the issue.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NaCpcGjUbc
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMAcshJChdE
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwM6DvU_Ogs
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM4mD39qfc4
Part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9RB4yqJBkE
Help in making your movie with Windows Moviemaker.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Video-in-Windows-Movie-Maker
Bridge Design Challenge
Project Description
Researching bridge design and tips for building bridges
http://www.garrettsbridges.com/design/trussdesign/
http://www.pghbridges.com/basics.htm
Video for Bridge Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBP7739C83s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q15DNnaGik
West Point Bridge Builder
http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/download.htm
See Video Explaining how to start up West Point Bridge Builder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RFOo8uuDh4
Bridges are an essential part of any society; lets face it, 3/4 of the earth is covered in water. Bridge construction is complex, but you would be surprised how strong you can build a bridge of your own just using Popsicle sticks, glue and a few other office resources. The objective is to maintain a budget, reach a weight stress goal and achieve the best weight to cost ratio. Winners will be rewarded with extra credit, in addition to other possible bonuses...
Students working in groups of 3-4 will receive a budget of $500,000 for the project. They may choose to use the entire budget to build a massive bridge, or attempt to build an adequate bridge to meet the goal of a 20lb load requirement. All bridges must hold weight for 10 seconds. The bridge will span a gap of 12 inches (your bridge must then be longer than that!), and must be wide enough to pass a 3.5" x 2" x 2" truck through it. Students have 3 days to design and research and two days to build their bridge. A log must be kept of all materials purchased and students will keep a running budget of expenses. Here are the costs for bridge materials:
All prices and available resources are subject to change with little or no warning due to market fluctuation.
Hot glue rental: 15,000 every 5 minutes.
Carpenters Glue: 20,000 per day
10 pack Popsicle sticks: $45,000 Once purchased, can be sold back at 3/4 price paid!
1 40 Inch String: $50,000
5 Paper Clips: $80,000
http://www.garrettsbridges.com/design/trussdesign/
http://www.pghbridges.com/basics.htm
Video for Bridge Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBP7739C83s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q15DNnaGik
West Point Bridge Builder
http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/download.htm
See Video Explaining how to start up West Point Bridge Builder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RFOo8uuDh4
Bridges are an essential part of any society; lets face it, 3/4 of the earth is covered in water. Bridge construction is complex, but you would be surprised how strong you can build a bridge of your own just using Popsicle sticks, glue and a few other office resources. The objective is to maintain a budget, reach a weight stress goal and achieve the best weight to cost ratio. Winners will be rewarded with extra credit, in addition to other possible bonuses...
Students working in groups of 3-4 will receive a budget of $500,000 for the project. They may choose to use the entire budget to build a massive bridge, or attempt to build an adequate bridge to meet the goal of a 20lb load requirement. All bridges must hold weight for 10 seconds. The bridge will span a gap of 12 inches (your bridge must then be longer than that!), and must be wide enough to pass a 3.5" x 2" x 2" truck through it. Students have 3 days to design and research and two days to build their bridge. A log must be kept of all materials purchased and students will keep a running budget of expenses. Here are the costs for bridge materials:
All prices and available resources are subject to change with little or no warning due to market fluctuation.
Hot glue rental: 15,000 every 5 minutes.
Carpenters Glue: 20,000 per day
10 pack Popsicle sticks: $45,000 Once purchased, can be sold back at 3/4 price paid!
1 40 Inch String: $50,000
5 Paper Clips: $80,000
PLTW: Gateway to Technology
Course Description: Gateway to Technology (GTT) is a Science
Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) based course that is designed for middle
school students to prepare them for the more demanding Project Lead the Way
(PLTW) Principles of Engineering course at the high school level (We like
acronyms). In GTT students will learn through hands on investigation,
collaborative group-work and technical instruction, how to creatively develop and
produce functional robotics, infrastructure and digital masterpieces using the
latest in engineering technology. Some examples of what will be used in class
are VEX Robotics (see left image), autodesk, microsoft office and snap
electronics. These are not simple erector sets and computer games, these are
real engineering programs, tools, software and hardware that have been used in
Hollywood movies, launched and explored with NASA, and are utilized by engineers professionally around the world. This course is designed to prepare students for a new and growing world of technology that is all around us. In today’s complex workforce, the most imperative skills across all industries ranging from restaurant servers to business managers, computer programmers to gaming experts, and auto makers to automation specialists are: creativity, innovation and communication skills. These skills are the cornerstone of the American
economy, and this course will grow students into prepared, experienced and capable members of a competitive global
market.
Videos:
RobotC Tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/user/teampltw?feature=results_main
http://www.youtube.com/user/vexroboticstv?feature=results_main
Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) based course that is designed for middle
school students to prepare them for the more demanding Project Lead the Way
(PLTW) Principles of Engineering course at the high school level (We like
acronyms). In GTT students will learn through hands on investigation,
collaborative group-work and technical instruction, how to creatively develop and
produce functional robotics, infrastructure and digital masterpieces using the
latest in engineering technology. Some examples of what will be used in class
are VEX Robotics (see left image), autodesk, microsoft office and snap
electronics. These are not simple erector sets and computer games, these are
real engineering programs, tools, software and hardware that have been used in
Hollywood movies, launched and explored with NASA, and are utilized by engineers professionally around the world. This course is designed to prepare students for a new and growing world of technology that is all around us. In today’s complex workforce, the most imperative skills across all industries ranging from restaurant servers to business managers, computer programmers to gaming experts, and auto makers to automation specialists are: creativity, innovation and communication skills. These skills are the cornerstone of the American
economy, and this course will grow students into prepared, experienced and capable members of a competitive global
market.
Videos:
RobotC Tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/user/teampltw?feature=results_main
http://www.youtube.com/user/vexroboticstv?feature=results_main
Archimedes Principle
Buoyancy Software
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/buoyancy
Newtons
http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html
Faster Boat Hull
http://www.engineering.com/Videos/ProductDesignChannel/VideoId/2604/Designing-A-Faster-Boat-Hull.aspx
Shipwreck
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/captain-article.html
Video Tutorial on Archimedes' Principle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQsmq3Hu9HA
Additional Resources
http://www.science-niblets.org/physics/why-can-heavy-steel-ships-float.html
http://www.bolsovercruiseclub.com/cruise-infographics/why-do-ships-float/#.VW2wWGakd4q
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pbuoy.html
Weights and Measures
Volume Mass and Weight
Challenge 1: You will need to consider all of the desirable qualities of a sea craft: Speed, Load, Durability and Stability. In this challenge you will be designing a boat that can carry heavy cargo for a considerable distance, while being towed in dangerous and unpredictable sea conditions.
Challenge 2: Each group will be given an object of abstract shape and size. Using your understanding of weight, mass and volume, you will need to calculate the weight of your object in grams.
Buoyancy
http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/buoyant-boats/
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/buoyancy
Newtons
http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/weight-mass.html
Faster Boat Hull
http://www.engineering.com/Videos/ProductDesignChannel/VideoId/2604/Designing-A-Faster-Boat-Hull.aspx
Shipwreck
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/captain-article.html
Video Tutorial on Archimedes' Principle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQsmq3Hu9HA
Additional Resources
http://www.science-niblets.org/physics/why-can-heavy-steel-ships-float.html
http://www.bolsovercruiseclub.com/cruise-infographics/why-do-ships-float/#.VW2wWGakd4q
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pbuoy.html
Weights and Measures
Volume Mass and Weight
Challenge 1: You will need to consider all of the desirable qualities of a sea craft: Speed, Load, Durability and Stability. In this challenge you will be designing a boat that can carry heavy cargo for a considerable distance, while being towed in dangerous and unpredictable sea conditions.
Challenge 2: Each group will be given an object of abstract shape and size. Using your understanding of weight, mass and volume, you will need to calculate the weight of your object in grams.
Buoyancy
http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/buoyant-boats/
Building a "Humbucker" Guitar Pickup
http://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys406/Student_Projects/Spring12/Ian_Dayton_P406_Project_Report_Sp12.pdf
http://www.1728.org/guitar1b.htm
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Guitar-Pickup/step8/Finishing-Touches/
How to Use a Multimeterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3Wj7UD-_s
Wiring Your Pickup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K33Xj95095I
http://www.guitarnuts.com/technical/electrical/safety/
http://www.amplifiedparts.com/tech_corner/basic_electric_guitar_circuits_1_pickups
http://www.1728.org/guitar1b.htm
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Guitar-Pickup/step8/Finishing-Touches/
How to Use a Multimeterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3Wj7UD-_s
Wiring Your Pickup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K33Xj95095I
http://www.guitarnuts.com/technical/electrical/safety/
http://www.amplifiedparts.com/tech_corner/basic_electric_guitar_circuits_1_pickups
Week 1 - Create an Engineering Brochure!
Researching an Engineering Career (in class assignment)
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Assignment:
Look through the above engineering careers and choose one specific engineering career to research in depth. Answer the worksheet questions to help you prepare for creating the finished product- a marketing brochure recruiting college graduates in search of an exciting new engineering career.
There are 6 pages on a brochure, you must use each of them as specified.
When using a template, do your best to stay within the format of the template, drastic changes to format, sizing or layout may "mess up" your project. The purpose of a template is so that you do not need to start from scratch, you can quickly and easily input and replace text and images within the boundaries provided. SAVE every 10 minutes, mistakes will be easily corrected if you have a recently saved document!!!
Page 1: Cove page - Big Clear Title of career, hook or catchy phrase to real in prospective reader
Page 2: Inside cover - Make the career sound amazing
Page 3: Flap in from right - Explain what career entails, be specific
Page 4: Inside center page - Include a quote, inspirational story, or some external praise.
Page 5: Far inside right page - Bragging rights, really sell what the career does at its highest level of achievement, what make it cool
Page 6: Back cover - Address (fake), cool image, maybe a secondary catchphrase
To download templates for brochures...
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?qu=brochures&av=zwd#
http://www.egfi-k12.org/# Great place to get started and see what Engineering career interests you!
http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/12-best-engineering-information-technology-jobs
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/engineer.htm
http://guest.portaportal.com/mrsrossdavis (see Careers in Engineering Links left column!)
www.neuvoo.com
- Explain what is great about the career you researched.
- Write using convincing and persuasive writing techniques.
- Use engaging, shocking and convincing images throughout your brochure to catch the attention of perspective readers and excite them about the career.
There are 6 pages on a brochure, you must use each of them as specified.
When using a template, do your best to stay within the format of the template, drastic changes to format, sizing or layout may "mess up" your project. The purpose of a template is so that you do not need to start from scratch, you can quickly and easily input and replace text and images within the boundaries provided. SAVE every 10 minutes, mistakes will be easily corrected if you have a recently saved document!!!
Page 1: Cove page - Big Clear Title of career, hook or catchy phrase to real in prospective reader
Page 2: Inside cover - Make the career sound amazing
Page 3: Flap in from right - Explain what career entails, be specific
Page 4: Inside center page - Include a quote, inspirational story, or some external praise.
Page 5: Far inside right page - Bragging rights, really sell what the career does at its highest level of achievement, what make it cool
Page 6: Back cover - Address (fake), cool image, maybe a secondary catchphrase
To download templates for brochures...
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?qu=brochures&av=zwd#
http://www.egfi-k12.org/# Great place to get started and see what Engineering career interests you!
http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/12-best-engineering-information-technology-jobs
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/engineer.htm
http://guest.portaportal.com/mrsrossdavis (see Careers in Engineering Links left column!)
www.neuvoo.com
Building a Bridge
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Flying Machines and Gliders
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Researching Flight
_How to Create Flight
http://airandspace.si.edu/wrightbrothers/fly/index.cfm
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/wright-brothers-flying-machine/
http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/princ1.htmhttp://www.pilotfriend.com/training/flight_training/aero/principa.htm
http://students.iitk.ac.in/aeromodelling/downloads/glider.pdf
http://www.pilotfriend.com/training/flight_training/aero/principa.htm
http://web.hcpss.org/~paul_wiedorn/cargoairplaneltdquest/bas.htm
History
http://www.ueet.nasa.gov/StudentSite/historyofflight.html
Aerodynamics and Flight Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LXW3pHNn_U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ltjFEei3AI
http://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=collection/cub_/activities/cub_airplanes/cub_airplanes_lesson10_activity1.xml#mats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn6V1E69ryohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKJpg0eMkQ
Finding CG of your airfoil!!!
http://fwcg.3dzone.dk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWqvxxglmk
http://airandspace.si.edu/wrightbrothers/fly/index.cfm
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/wright-brothers-flying-machine/
http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/princ1.htmhttp://www.pilotfriend.com/training/flight_training/aero/principa.htm
http://students.iitk.ac.in/aeromodelling/downloads/glider.pdf
http://www.pilotfriend.com/training/flight_training/aero/principa.htm
http://web.hcpss.org/~paul_wiedorn/cargoairplaneltdquest/bas.htm
History
http://www.ueet.nasa.gov/StudentSite/historyofflight.html
Aerodynamics and Flight Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LXW3pHNn_U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ltjFEei3AI
http://www.teachengineering.org/view_activity.php?url=collection/cub_/activities/cub_airplanes/cub_airplanes_lesson10_activity1.xml#mats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn6V1E69ryohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKJpg0eMkQ
Finding CG of your airfoil!!!
http://fwcg.3dzone.dk/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWqvxxglmk
Electronics
Links:
Simulator:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc
Electricity Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYS9kdS56l8
Bags of Water as Amps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q7s7QANevA
Series vs. Parallel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8AZBR8Zz04
Short Circuit Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hyMggzguwY
General Information
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
Multi-Meter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb7WHaL_dz8
Schematics Video:
http://www.howtogeek.com/98654/introduction-to-reading-electronics-schematics-video/
Snap Circuit Options
http://www.snap-circuits.com/sc100.pdf
Magic of Electronics Site
http://www.williamsoncentral.org/webpages/mmack/magic_of_electrons.cfm
Simulator:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc
Electricity Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYS9kdS56l8
Bags of Water as Amps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q7s7QANevA
Series vs. Parallel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8AZBR8Zz04
Short Circuit Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hyMggzguwY
General Information
http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
Multi-Meter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb7WHaL_dz8
Schematics Video:
http://www.howtogeek.com/98654/introduction-to-reading-electronics-schematics-video/
Snap Circuit Options
http://www.snap-circuits.com/sc100.pdf
Magic of Electronics Site
http://www.williamsoncentral.org/webpages/mmack/magic_of_electrons.cfm
Vex Projects
http://www.vexrobotics.com/wiki/images/c/cb/VEX_Machinations-071108.pdf
Recbot Assembly
http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/products/teaching_robotc_cortex/setup/build/recbot_with_cortex.pdf
http://www.vexrobotics.com/wiki/images/c/cb/VEX_Machinations-071108.pdf
Recbot Assembly
http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/products/teaching_robotc_cortex/setup/build/recbot_with_cortex.pdf
VEX Robotics: Clawbot
As we reach the pinnacle of our school year, you will be given an opportunity to build one of the most challenging and useful VEX Robots: Clawbot. Capable of forward and reverse motion through the use of an RF (Radio Frequency) remote signal, this robot can pick up and move various objects with its powerful jaws, strong motor, and durable frame.
Programming Video in Robot C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYSttFc98lc
Regear your 393 Motor
Programming Video in Robot C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYSttFc98lc
Regear your 393 Motor
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