Creative Engineers
Engineering
2nd Grade
In the “Creative Engineers” program, students discover objects from their everyday world that contain simple machines. The constructions are more complex than last year, as their fine motor skills are improved. Gradually, an electric motor is added, so that the students understand the evolution of technology.
Then, they program on tablets to set their constructions in motion, creating their first automations. They use sensors to interact between the virtual and the real world, moving their constructions remotely.
At the same time, they get an experiential understanding of science concepts and understand how these affect the operation of their constructions.
Objectives of the program
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Recognize the simple machines in everyday objects,
- Do their own constructions, that can move due one or more simple machines,
- Investigate the factors that affect the operation of a mechanism,
- Understand the basic principles of programming and create simple programs,
- Work in groups and cultivate creativity, collaboration, communication and creative thinking skills.
Program Info
- Age: 2nd Grade
- Number of courses: 30
- Duration: 90′
- Number of student: 12
Topics
Unit 1: Simple machines
Module 2nd: Group project
Unit 3rd: Complex Mechanisms
Unit 4th: Electric drive
Unit 5th: Mechanical programming
Unit 6th: Open project
Διαθεματικές Γνώσεις
- Φυσική: Τριβή, Μετατροπές Ενέργειας, Ταχύτητα, Δύναμη, Νόμοι της Μηχανικής
- Τεχνολογία: Απλές Μηχανές, Μετάδοση Κίνησης, Σύγχρονοι Μηχανισμοί
- Μηχανική: Μηχανικό Πλεονέκτημα, Στατικότητα – Δόμηση, Problem Solving
- Μαθηματικά: Απλές Πράξεις, Αρίθμηση, Μοτίβα, Γεωμετρία