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Learning Roomba Module 4: Sensors and Actuators
Introduce your classes to sensors and actuators in robots — specifically to the Roomba. Pupils develop programs that make Roomba utilize its different sensors.
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Latch Circuits
In this circuit worksheet students complete a series of short answer questions using circuit diagrams to show the input and output of different switches.
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Piezoelectricity
What effect makes children's shoes light up? Answer: Piezoelectric effect. Here is a PowerPoint presentation that describes piezoelectric materials as being able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. Individuals learn how...
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Building a Piezoelectric Generator
In pairs, learners build a piezoelectric generator from readily available electric components in the second and final installment of the two-part series. Tapping the piezoelectric element produces enough electricity to light an LED....
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AC Motor Control Circuits
In this electrical worksheet, students answer a series of 23 open-ended questions after interpreting schematic drawings of AC motor circuits. This worksheet is printable and there are on-line answers to the questions.
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Conventional Transistor Overview and Special Transistors
In this electrical circuit instructional activity, students develop an understanding of micro-controllers and then answer a series of 13 open-ended questions about transistors that include analyzing schematics. This instructional...
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Electromechanical Relay Logic
In this physics worksheet, students solve and write short answers on 19 questions about electromechanical relay logic. They interpret schematic diagrams and answer questions about it.
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Time-delay Electromechanical Relays
In this physics worksheet, students solve and write short answers to 19 questions on time-delay relays. They explain how the mechanism works and calculate the amount of delay in seconds.
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Reed Switch
Students build simple electromagnetic reed switch motors. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how it works. They cite real world applications of reed switches and relays.
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Build Your Own Submarine
Students construct their own submarine following a certain procedure. In this physics lesson, students calculate the density of objects using a mathematical formula. They explain why some object floats in water while some do not.
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 7)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis worksheet, students define ten key vocabulary words using only one or two words and answer nine comprehension questions on letter seven.
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Aerospace Engineering
Students explore oil field applications of Shape Memory Alloys. For this engineering lesson students divide into groups and research mini research applications then complete a project.