Abstract:
Louisiana Tech University has recently developed a curriculum (NASA-Threads) that integrates engineering, mathematics, and physics. The curriculum, which targets junior a...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Louisiana Tech University has recently developed a curriculum (NASA-Threads) that integrates engineering, mathematics, and physics. The curriculum, which targets junior and senior high school students, uses hands-on projects that develop student ability to solve realistic multiple-step problems and bring excitement into the classroom. NASA-Threads integrates NASA applications, fundamentals, technology, and communication through hands-on projects that are enabled by an inexpensive micro-controller/robotic platform, the Parallax Boe-Bot. The Boe-Bot provides the enabling technology for projects throughout the course. The course is developed so that a natural progression of fundamental topics is presented. This paper provides clear examples of K12 projects that utilize the Boe-Bot for teaching electricity fundamentals.
Published in: 2011 Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
Date of Conference: 12-15 October 2011
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 02 February 2012
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