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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Our Differentiators
Concepts Covered
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- 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
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- 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
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Benefits
- Coherent Learning - Uses 3-D tools, Audio/Video delivery systems for showing science/math concepts
- 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
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