Quarter 4 (2025-26)

March 24/25

Unit 5.1: Aeronautics

Objectives

• In this lesson, students will apply Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation to explain orbital motion as continuous free fall. They will derive and interpret the orbital velocity equation, analyze inverse square relationships, and use algebraic reasoning to explain how orbital radius affects velocity and period. Students will also evaluate the conditions required for geostationary orbit and differentiate between orbital and escape velocity from an energy perspective.

Classroom Activities

1. Prayer
2. While reviewing the presentation Lift, Angle of Attack, Stall, and VTOL, complete the Activity 5.1.7 Lift Equation Orbits and Gravity Worksheet handed out in class.

Homework

• None

March 26/27

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. Begin Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System

Homework

• None

March 30/31

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. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 2)

Homework

• None

April 1/2

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. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 3)

Homework

• None

April 13/14

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 Wednesday or Friday (discuss in class)
3. Demonstrate how to add Hall Effects Sensor to the VEX V5 Brain
4. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 4)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Goal is to try to have all preliminary documentation for project done by end of week

Homework

• None

April 15/16

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 Friday
3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 5)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Goal is to try to have all preliminary documentation for project done by Wednesday, 4/22 (Day 6)
   • Checklist for Phase 1

Homework

• None

April 17/20

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

Homework

• None

April 22/23

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 Friday
3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 6)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Should have all preliminary documentation for project done by today
   • Checklist for Phase 1

Homework

• None

April 24/27

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. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 7)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Should have Phase 1 done.
     • Checklist for Phase 1
   • All parts requested except for one have been delivered. 
   • Extra parts are on counter near the cabinet holding VEX. 
   • You should start making some prototype 3D prints.
   • Storage boxed are available on the table below the clock. Make sure your team name is on it and keep it there between classes.

Homework

• None

April 28/29

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. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 8)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Should have Phase 1 done.
     • Checklist for Phase 1
   • All parts requested except for one have been delivered. 
   • Extra parts are on counter near the cabinet holding VEX. 
   • You should start making some prototype 3D prints.
   • Storage boxed are available on the table below the clock. Make sure your team name is on it and keep it there between classes.

Homework

• None

Apr 30/May 1

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. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 9)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Should have Phase 1 done.
     • Checklist for Phase 1
   • All parts requested except for one have been delivered. 
   • Extra parts are on counter near the cabinet holding VEX. 
   • You should start making some prototype 3D prints.
   • Storage boxed are available on the table below the clock. Make sure your team name is on it and keep it there between classes.

Homework

• None

May 4/5

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 5/12
   • Review Material in Section 3 Energy in Action under Machine Control 
3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 10)
   • Should have preliminary research done and start design
   • Should have Phase 1 done.
     • Checklist for Phase 1
   • All parts requested except for one have been delivered. 
   • 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

May 6/7

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 5/12
   • Review Material in Section 3 Energy in Action under Machine Control 
3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 11)
   • 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

May 8/11

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 Thursday, 5/14. Can be taken Tuesday if desired.
   • Review Material in Section 3 Energy in Action under Machine Control 
3. Continue Capstone Project: Automated Material Sorting System (Day 12)
   • 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

May 12/13

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