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Aims/Objectives |
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Introduction |
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- To introduce oneself
- Introduce aims of Imagineering
- Describe the activities/projects
- Project lifecycles
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Aeroglide |
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- Simple first fun model to build
- Uses normal school tools (glue/scissors/ruler)
- Topics learnt: Lift and drag,
Forces on an aircraft,
Centre of gravity,
Stability in flight – Wing dihedral - Control surfaces
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Health & Safety |
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- To raise awareness and importance of H&S
- Introduce the tools in the toolkit
- Understand the dangers in using the tools
- Raise awareness of emergency help
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Compass |
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- Simple second model to build
- Uses normal school tools (scissors/compass)
- Introduce Magnetism, the Earth’s Magnetic Field, points of the Compass,
Friction,
Construction of perpendicular lines
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Micrometer |
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- Simple third model to build
- Uses screwdrivers/spanners/glue
- Explores methods and tools for measuring
- Topics leaned: Screw threads – Pitch
Countersinks and Counterbores,
Decimals
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Morse Key Buzzer |
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- More complex model to build
- Creation of electromagnet from first principles
- Introduce a simple electrical circuit
- Topics leaned: Electromagnetism,
Conductors & insulators, circuits, Telecom
Fundamentals
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Slide Rules |
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- Simple project to complete
- Used as a fill in project if time allows
- Demonstrates interesting mathematical principles for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
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Helicopter |
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- Simple project to complete
- Introduce forces applied on the helicopter:
Lift, Weight, Drag and Thrust
- Topics Learnt: Balance of forces,
Weight of the helicopter balanced by lift from propeller
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Soldering |
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- Teach safe soldering techniques
- Get the children comfortable with soldering
- Practice soldering ready for future application
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Electric Motor |
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- Complex project requiring soldering
- Conversion of energy into other forms
- Electromagnet construction, make & break circuits, understanding of current direction changing magnetic polarity
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Balance |
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- Simple construction project
- Awareness of different balances: spring, beam
- Simple balancing equations (moments)
- Topics Learnt: Moments (Force X Distance)
Accuracy & Friction
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Factory Visit |
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- To show "real" engineering in practice
- Appreciation of the work engineers do
- Appreciation of the scale of manufacturing
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Telescope |
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- Simple construction, detailed complex steps
- Awareness of following instructions carefully
- Introduce principles of light, lenses and images, focal length, focus, magnification
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Steady Hand Game |
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- Simple construction, Soldering required
- Topics covered: electrical make/break circuits, electrical current measurement, volts/amps, continuity testing
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Resistor Chart |
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- Simple project required for electronic projects
- Introduces how to identify resistors via their colour markings
- Topics covered: conductors, resistors, measurements in ohms
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Fuse Tester |
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- Moderate construction, soldering required
- Introduces use of a Printed Circuit Board
- Topics covered: resistors, diodes and LEDs
- Useful project for home application
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Moisture Sensor |
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- Moderate construction, soldering required
- Introduces use and benefits of a Printed Circuit Board in layout, design, cost and time
- Topics covered: PCBs, transistors, LEDs
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Bagpipes |
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- Semi-complex, intense soldering required
- Careful identification of resistors
- Topics covered: PCBs, variable resistors, capacitors, transistors
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Decisions Decisions |
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- Semi-complex, intense soldering required
- Careful identification of components
- Topics covered: diodes,
LEDs, electrolytic capacitors, transistors
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