STEM Marin Conceptual Physics and Principles of Engineering
STEM Marin's 9th grade courses are Conceptual Physics and Principles of Engineering. Conceptual Physics and Principles of Engineering are taught together as a 2 class block every day.
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Here are our introductory notes from the first day (all other content notes can be accessed in class):
To see the websites that students have created, check out the Student Work and Websites tab.
To see the projects that students have worked on, check out the Projects tab.
Here are our introductory notes from the first day (all other content notes can be accessed in class):
Here is the syllabus:
Physics and Engineering covers the following topics from Physics:
- Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage
- Forces, Impulse, Momentum
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Conservation of Energy and Momentum
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Waves, Energy, and Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
As well as the following engineering principles:
Engineering Design Process:
Problem Definition
Brainstorming
Research and investigation
Generating Multiple Solutions
Choose the best solution
Product Development – modeling and prototyping
Testing and evaluating
Redesigning and improving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Using Engineering Tools
Exploring CTE careers
As we do that, we'll complete the following major projects:
First Semester (16 weeks)
1. Rube Goldberg Machine
2. Physics of Sports Video
3. Fire Away!
4. Alternative Energy Vehicle Design
Second Semester (20 weeks)
5. Solve a World Problem
6. Intergalactic Planetary
7. Energy Efficient Design - STEM Outdoor Space
8. Build a Musical Band
9. Robot Art Show
10. Do It Better!
For MUCH more detail about each project and our approach, you can download the document below or read it embedded:
- Simple Machines and Mechanical Advantage
- Forces, Impulse, Momentum
- Potential and Kinetic Energy
- Conservation of Energy and Momentum
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Waves, Energy, and Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
As well as the following engineering principles:
Engineering Design Process:
Problem Definition
Brainstorming
Research and investigation
Generating Multiple Solutions
Choose the best solution
Product Development – modeling and prototyping
Testing and evaluating
Redesigning and improving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Using Engineering Tools
Exploring CTE careers
As we do that, we'll complete the following major projects:
First Semester (16 weeks)
1. Rube Goldberg Machine
2. Physics of Sports Video
3. Fire Away!
4. Alternative Energy Vehicle Design
Second Semester (20 weeks)
5. Solve a World Problem
6. Intergalactic Planetary
7. Energy Efficient Design - STEM Outdoor Space
8. Build a Musical Band
9. Robot Art Show
10. Do It Better!
For MUCH more detail about each project and our approach, you can download the document below or read it embedded:
stem_physics_and_engineering_full_course_description.doc | |
File Size: | 92 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Additionally, here is a description of our expectations of students around our 6 main skill goals of Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Work Ethic, and Content.