Open to students in grades 9 – 12. The course is project based and projects are assigned based on a student’s skill. Students come from different backgrounds, some will be absolute beginners, others can be quite familiar with programming robots. Projects chosen are geared to teach students new concepts in algorithmic, electronic and mechanical design. Languages used are Scratch and Python. All software is in the public domain. Students progress at their own pace; when one project is done, they will be assigned the next. Learning is through guided self-exploration. When a project is completed, students are required to present their design and solutions in the form of a technical presentation or design review to the class. Students will need a laptop for class to program the robots. Debugging can be time consuming, frustrating and character building. Robots and equipment are provided and the cost is included in the tuition. Robotics 2 is for those who have completed Robotics 1. Projects are more advanced and involve more detailed algorithmic, electronic and mechanical design.
Science
Physics
Prerequisite: This college-prep physics course is designed for students who have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry. This course views God’s creation as ordered, understandable and the product of intelligent design. It covers aspects of motion in multidimensions, free fall, Newton’s Laws, momentum and their circular motion equivalents, simple harmonic motion, work and energy, periodic motion, waves, optics, circuits, electrostatics, magnetic induction, motors, special relativity, quantum mechanics and more. The course emphasizes hands- on, quantitative physics. A concerted effort is made to correlate theory with measurement. Mathematical concepts, not necessarily covered in an Algebra 2 course will be taught in class. The course will introduce students to vectors, trigonometry, vector fields, periodic and circular functions and other material as needed for modeling physical concepts. Curriculum is based on BJU Physics. A textbook is provided as well as equipment to perform all experiments. Students will need a cell phone as we use its sensors to make physical measurements.