Design and Modeling 2/18

Currently, in Design and Modeling the students have finished their Rube Goldberg projects! The projects have been filmed, and I am currently sorting through the film in an attempt to create a Youtube video. I will be sure to alert everyone when that is finished.

The students are now moving forward from the Rube Goldberg projects, and are now beginning to learn about 3d modeling on the computer. 

 We use professional-grade software called Autodesk Inventor. It is challenging and complex, but within the next few weeks the students will be learning how to use this software. As the students learn more, they will be able to create more complex 3d models. Eventually, the students will be using our school 3d printer to print off a model of their design. Stay tuned to twitter for updates and pictures!

Automation and Robotics 2/4

Currently in Automation and Robotics, the students are in the middle of our apocalypse scenario.

In their colonies (groups), the students are working on building complex apocalypse machines to try and survive the upcoming challenges, and save humanity!

The leap from simple mechanisms to complex machines has been a big one, and many students are working their way through frustration and challenge. However, this is a good thing! The students are doing a great job continuing to use their knowledge of mechanisms to create these complex machines used to perform a specific task. Stay tuned to twitter (@MrHron) for more updates of apocalypse machines!

Flight and Space 1/27

Currently in flight and space, the students are in the middle of their commercial project!

The students have brainstormed ideas for a futuristic aerospace vehicle. Now, they are using the design cycle to design a commercial to sell their aerospace vehicle idea. 

Over the next few weeks they will be brainstorming, storyboarding, and building a plan for a commercial. Not only that, but the students will also be learning how to use Cyberlink Powerdirector! This is a professional-grade video editing software that the students will be using to film, record, and edit their commercial with. 

Stay tuned to twitter (@MrHron) to see their ideas from infancy, to completion!