Evidence of Work

For this project we got to choose one partner to work with. We first had to work out of a packet so we could get an understanding of how coding works and what the equations are for it. After finishing that packet we then got out kits and got to work out of a book. The book was really fun because it showed how to make different designs for coding. We made lights blink and songs play. After finishing the book we then got work on our own "Robot Art Show." We decided to copy a song off a web on the internet and that song was the Star Wars theme song. The we had 12 LED lights (6 on each side) that created an alley way for our mini-Yoda. Our mini-Yoda moves through the alley of LED lights while the LED lights correspond with the song. But as we got our servo to work for mini-Yoda our computer started to crash and our lights stopped working. Also our song wasn't playing as clear. This was a huge downfall for us because we couldn't do anything about it. But we kept our heads up and did the most we could about our huge problem.

Content

(Key Vocabulary)

Circuit- A complete loop of conductive material from one side of power source (+) to another (-).

Charge- The property of matter that causes charge to to experience a series of force in an electromagnetic field.

Series circuit- Circuit with components all in the same pathway.

Parallel circuit- Circuit with components on separate pathways ("choice" of pathway).

Voltage- Potential energy diff. between components "drop of energy".

Current- Flow of energy/electricity through the circuit.

Magnetic field- a region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.

Electric field- a region around a charged particle or object within which a force would be exerted on other charged particles or objects.

Volts- Electrical unit of voltage and/or potential energy.

Amperes- a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second.

Learning Targets

I can predict the forces between different electric charges: I had no clue what the forces between different electric charges were at the beginning of this unit, mainly because had zero previous experience with this type of unit. But as I learned more about forces and electric charges, now I can predict a little bit about the difference between forces and electric charges.

I can create a model to show the motion and energy of objects in electric or magnetic fields: At the beginning of this unit I had no clue what to do our how to create a model relating to this learning target. But from the help of my teammate and teachers I can now create a model to show the motion and energy of objects in electric or magnetic fields.

I can build a series or parallel circuit, calculate the total resistance, then solve for the the current and voltage using Ohm’s Law (V=ir): Like I have said previously I had no background information about this unit, but from taking notes and understanding how to use Ohms law from help of others I can now complete/understand this learning target.

Reflection

For this project I didn't know much about breadboards and ow to create circuits. Thankfully, I had an amazing teammate that continuously helped me learn how to create circuits and understand how circuits work. One thing I did well on was my time management, I got things down on time and worked with focus. I also did well with conscientious learning because I had no clue what this unit was at the start of this project but at the end of the project I learned how to complete this unit. Two things that I need to work on is my leadership and character. I needed to use my voice more to ask my teammate more questions when I was stuck or confuse. For character I didn't always keep a positive attitude because I was getting really frustrated with my project because it didn't always work. These are two things that I am definitely going to work on and need to work on. But overall I had an amazing learning experience with this project and I am very lucky to have a great teammate and teachers to help me understand this project.