Model Rockets and Advanced Programming
This level would introduce kids to the world of model rockets to gain a better understanding of STEM concepts like gravity, thrust, trajectory, principles of aerodynamics, flight and Newton's law of motion. Model Rockets are a popular way to increase student's interest in STEM during middle and high school. You can find a great deal of information here. Course also covers full breadth of programming from loops, decisions and functions to files system, data structures, algorithms and Object Oriented Programming.
Advanced
Tenets:
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Hands-on project based learning.
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Research and exploration on physics behind rockets.
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Build and simulate model rockets.
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Send rocket payloads to a height of 1000 ft and beyond.
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Experimenting with principles of aerodynamics and flight.
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Build own experiments using sensors/cameras/gadgets to explore the earth.
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Deeper understanding on Algorithms and Data structures.
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Team collaboration and presentations.
Course Objectives:
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The science: gravity, thrust, trajectory, principles of aerodynamics, flight and Newton's law of motion.
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Flight simulators.
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Hands on building a model rocket.
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Rocket launch from an approved launch site.
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Advanced programming concepts like Objects and Data Structures.
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Introduction and simulation of sorting and search Algorithms.
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Python Programming Langugae.
Deliverables:
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Model rocket with payload and sensors.
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Science journal documenting research.
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Python Projects