A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.
Electricity
This is what we built in our second week of class.
Puzzle Boxes
"We used mechanical engineering to construct the solar powered __________."
Robots
It is very important to have this before starting to tear into a box and start the project.
Plan of Action (or Steps)
The abstract science of number, quantity, and space. (hint, Mr. Myers had this major)
Mathematics
A mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task.
Machine
This is the name of the most common standard lego piece.
Brick
"Students, for the next activity, open the Sphero _______ on the tablets"
App (Application)
You can learn more from a project if you write down your guesses about things that might happen, that would also be called making __________.
The process of transforming ideas, solutions, and instructions into the language that a computer can understand.
A device that converts chemical energy contained within its active materials directly into electric energy.
Battery
This is the name of a lego piece that is 1/3 the thickness of a standard block and can still snap other pieces on top of it.
Plate
"0000110011010101 is an example of _____ ______"
Binary Code
This is a fancy word for the goal of a project.
Objective
The study of design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines and machines and with manufacturing processes
Mechanical Engineering
A machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion.
Engine or Motor
This is the name of a lego piece that is 1/3 the thickness of a standard block and cannot snap other pieces on top of it because it is smooth.
Tile
Commands
SECRET DOUBLE POINTS BONUS QUESTION:
Name Mr. Myers' three rules for group work.
1. Be safe
2. Plan ahead
3. Communicate
The study of digital machines and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society
Computer Science
Able to be drawn back or return to a previous position. For example, the robot had an electronic "_________" arm.
Retractable
You sketched your Puzzle Boxes after measuring the width, length, and height, otherwise known as its ________.
Dimensions
"The robots have two possible _______ _______ , you can use the battery or the solar panel."
Power Sources
Reflection
The branch of computer science that deals with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of digitally coded applications
Software Engineering