MANOS
Science & Engineering Program
March 22 - April 14, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of classes will students take?
- Physics - How does a rocket work and fly? Do you think you can build and fly a rocket? Learn the principles of
physics by conducting experiments in: force, mass, energy, friction, momentum, fluids, heat, magnetism and optics.
- Chemistry – How do they make fireworks different colors? What makes bread rise? Is shampoo really “pH balanced” like the
commercials say and are all sunscreens the same? How does chemistry help to investigate a crime scene?
- Electronics - What is a component? What is integrated circuitry and how does it work? What makes a computer work?
Who is Ohm and what is it? How is the flow of electricity controlled?
Fun with Math & Money – Can you guess how many Red M&Ms are in a jar? Do you know what PI is? Do you know how to make
your money “grow”? How can you visit 50 cities in as little time as possible? This class uses fun games to help you
answer these questions and more.
- Computer Design - Have fun with computers. What makes a computer tick and how can you use it? Take a
computer apart. Connect to the internet. Use email to communicate with friends. Build your own personal web page for others
to see. Program and control a robot to make it do what you want it to. Do a scavenger hunt, dissect a frog and solve problems.
- Robotics - Students learn how to build and program robots and work with LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ KITS. Students
will learn how to make robots follow lines, including how to use touch and light sensors. The students will learn about career
pathways in high wage, high technology fields. They will also learn about the importance of teamwork in a competitive environment.
- Fun with Math & Money -
- Introduction to Engineering -