Exploring Hall Effect
Students will use TinkerCAD to simulate an Arduino, servo, and Hall Effect sensor, then build a mechanical system with hardware to read a pattern of magnets and store a small set of data.
I’m Sensing a Pattern Here: Structure-Function Relationship of Materials
One of the core ideas of material science is that structure dictates function. The macroscopic properties which arise from a material’s molecular composition aid in determining its potential applications.
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Planning the Roads of Treasure Island
We will focus on what it takes to build a city by looking at the importance of transportation. Students will learn about sustainable efforts and methods of mobility and engage in a few activities to better visualize it all.
Robotics and Satellites
Students will learn how CubeSats are programmed to orient themselves in space through a hands-on activity. Students will learn the basics of coding through a team simulation.
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Robotics and Satellites
In this lesson, students will explore how a CubeSat positions itself in space through an interactive activity. Students will participate in an activity which demonstrates the use of transmissions to and from satellite components.
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Create change through writing
Students will be able to write a grant proposal, using elements of argumentative writing such as creating a solid claim, addressing counterclaims, and using evidence.
Researching Water and Race
Students will explore the connections between water access, race, and environmental justice by conducting academic research, analyzing sources, and writing a practice research paragraph that prepares them for a larger Social Justice Research Paper.
From lunch to compost
After completing our unit on rocks and soil, this lesson will show students how to identify food waste from their lunches that can be composted in the school’s compost bin.
Greening Our Water Infrastructure
During a unit on scale drawings, proportional relationships and similar figures, we will explore the water infrastructure of SF. Students will use what they learn about green infrastructure to solve a real problem at their school.