Welcome to the SmartLab! Learning is different here. In addition to all the amazing technology you'll find, it's a unique kind of learning experience. In the Smart Lab, you'll have lots of choices over what you'll do and learn. You'll be able to explore projects that are interesting and challenging to you. That's a big privilege - and a big responsibility! Remember, in the SmartLab, the monkey is on your back...
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Although electricity has been used as an energy force for over 100 years, many people do not understand its basic principles. We depend upon electricity every minute of every day, and for many of us, electricity remains a mysterious - almost magical - phenomenon. In the lab, we will explore electricity with various materials. We will create circuits and put our knowledge of electrical current to use to produce several projects. Below is a menu of extras and supplementary tools for each of the Circuitry engagements in our SmartLab.
- Makey Makey
- Electricity Basics
- Magnetism
- 2-Way Switch Circuit
- Alarm Systems
- Motors & Generators
- Series & Parellel Circuits
- Capacitators & Resistor
The helpful links below contain tutorials, tips, and more on all the software and tools we use in Lab.
3D Printing Learning Resources
The virtual and digital world engages students and provides an outlet for their natural need to socialize and communicate. Digital communications provides students with opportunities to learn and demonstrate the principals involve and the methods needed to effectively communicate in a digital environment. This system emphasizes the application of tools and technology through the development of slideshows, audio/visual presentations, websites and other digital environments and content.
This unit is comprised of activities that require the manipulation of physical materials. At the end of the day students create a tangible product. Learning becomes especially valuable when natural phenomena such as gravity, wind, and structural soundness (or lack of) challenge students expectations and goals. By engaging in hands-on work students learn fundamentals of physics, mechanics, and employ science and mathematics to solve relevant challenges. In this system of technology students design, build, and test constructed objects such as bridges, simple machines, and their own incredible creations.
Forces & Motions
Gears, Torque & Mighty Machines
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How Things Fly - From the Smithsonian, this interactive lesson on the science of flight allows you to test and design your own airplane.
Simple Machines
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Simple Machines - A learning game from the Museum of Science & Industry of Chicago
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Construction & Design
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Santiago Calatrava - explore the designs of Santiago Calatrave the architect responsible for many of the world's most famous buidlings including the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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Cargo Bridge - design, build and test your own bridge to get the scientists across the valley
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Burj Khalifa - explore the world's talles skyscraper in Dubai
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Skyscraper Challenge - from PBS, this online challenge gets you thinking as you design and build your own skyscraper
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Loads Lab - from PBS, learn how structures must be built to withstand various loads, then design and build a building that will stay strong through many external forces
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In this unit, students will learn how to design, build, program, and test robots. Students will recognize their sophisticated systems and the intersection of computer science and engineering. The Robotics and Control Technology challenges support learning for all ages and abilities. Young learners begin with simple design and programming challenges using structured and supported resources. Older students combine multiple resources and materials to extend and enhance their learning as they tackle complex construction and programming challenges of their own design.
Learning Resources Articles
All renewable energy sources come from the Sun. The Sun provides the energy that drives our weather systems and the water cycle. It is the prime source of all energy on Earth and it is essential for all forms of life. Renewable energy is the exploitation of energy from naturally occurring phenomena, such as ocean tides and wind. Renewable energy quickly replaces itself and is generally available as a never-ending source.
Data collection and analysis underlies this suite of topics. Students use a variety of sensors, instruments, simulations, and software to collect, organize, and interpret data. The resources provided allow students to ask and answer questions of personal and societal importance. This collection lets students explore the cosmos using online telescopes, perform scientific experiments with electronic sensors, or use GIS to combine information and location to investigate geographic or demographic questions.
Climate Change, Extreme Weather & Monster Storms
Exploring Our Earth's Geography
- GeoGeussr - use clues from your surroundings to try and figure out where on earth you are - uses Google Maps.
- Kinetic City: Shape it Up! - A simulation game involving erosion.
Investigating the Scientific Method
Computer programming once was dull and hard to learn. Not any longer! In this system of technology learners explore the fundamentals of computer programming using engaging, easy to use programming tools. Students create games, animations, and simulations by snapping together blocks of code. Once created, they program the behavior of characters or objects. The resources selected for this system of technology were designed specifically for children to help them learn problem-solving, computational thinking, and basic math and science concepts.
Learn to code...
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- Church, Jarett
- PV STEAM/Smartlab Facilitator
- 262-642-6720 x3260
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