Quarter 4 (2025-26)

May 14/15

Unit 3.4 Design Problems - Control Systems

Objectives
  • In this unit students explore energy more deeply and useful applications of it through electrical circuits, fluids, and kinematics. They begin the unit by exploring the relationships between circuit components, derive formulas, and apply their understanding to solve problems. Students then move into the world of fluids, the deep mathematical principles that govern them, and apply their knowledge to design their own fluid power system. They end the unit implementing their understanding of energy in motion through kinematics. Students also continue their career exploration journey by examining the financial aspects of attending a postsecondary institution.    
Classroom Activities
  1. Prayer
  2. Test today.
    • Review Material in Section 3 Energy in Action under Machine Control 
  3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 14)
    • Should have preliminary research done and start design
    • All parts requested except for three have been delivered. The two parts should be in by next class.
    • Extra parts are on counter near the cabinet holding VEX. 
    • You should start making some prototype 3D prints.
    • Storage boxes are available on the table below the clock. Make sure your team name is on it and keep it there between classes.
    • Judging will be 5/18

Homework
  • None