Wednesday, March 10, 2010

 

 Our Differentiators

 

Concepts Covered

     Science      Math  
  • Forces and motion
  • Wheels and axles
  • Gears
  • Levers
  • Pulleys
  • Friction and Pressure
  • Gravity
  • Speed
  • Motors and Electricity 
  • Beams
  • Energy sources
  • Stable structures
  • Simple and complex machines
  • Adding Decimals
  • Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Probability
  • The Pythagorean Theorem
  • Variables and evaluating expressions
  • Distance, rate, and time
  • Graphing
  • Linear equations
  • Slope of a line
  • Exponents
  • Scale drawings
  • Viewing 2-dimensional drawings in 3-D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

  • LEGO™ Based Learning - LEGOs™ provides an excellent framework for showing science/math concepts
  • Demonstration of Math and Science in real-life projects - Helps Build Interest in Science and Math
  • Gender Neutral Introduction to Engineering/Software – Students get introduced to basic concepts (Math/Science/Engineering) and projects liked by both boys and girls hence helping them in building their diverse career roadmap
  • Improve Personal and Social Development Skills  - Teamwork promotes leadership and communication
  • Improve Cognitive and Spatial Visualization Skills – Development of perception, memory, language, concepts and thinking strategies
  • Fine  Motor Skills – Students learn to manipulate small objects
Copyright 2010 by Mindscale Learning Inc.