Principles of Applied Engineering
- Ss will research and apply STEM principles related to aerodynamics, physics, and engineering design.
- Ss will apply the iterative design process to solve the design challenge.
- Ss will understand the function of the structural subsystem of their dragster.
- Ss will apply physics principles to complete the design challenge such as Newton’s 2nd Law, Motion, Mass, Force, and Drag
Robotics & Automation
- Students will understand the fundamentals of utilizing encoders in robot construction.
- Students will be able to define and explain the function of encoders in a robotic system.
- Students will understand robotic motion fundamentals.
- Students will be able to apply movement fundamentals to program a robot to complete pre-determined challenges.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast time- and encoder-based programming.
- Students will be able to apply knowledge of encoder fundamentals to improve and revise their time-based programs.
- Students will be able to understand and explain the benefits of utilizing encoders in robotic system construction.