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In the event that I were to build a robot, I would build it so that it could help me with chores. First I would start off with photocell resistors which will help the robot notice change in the environment. The robot will either turn or hold something or even stop, depending on how youContinue reading “Lesson 45 of Science”

We are learning about batteries this week in science. Batteries are Electrochemical devices. The chemical energy in a battery is converted into electricity. Chemical reactions occur within a battery. Through these reactions, electricity is generated. Batteries can be classified into the following types: Alkaline batteries which are very popular Nickel-cadmium these are very good forContinue reading “Lesson 40 of science”

This week’s science lesson introduced us to the concept of a robot. In order to be true robots, they must be able to function autonomously, without human operators. The science of robotics consists of designing and building such machines. Making a robot does not require genius. You just need creativity, diligence, curiosity, and patience. MakingContinue reading “Lesson 35 of science”

Amateur radio (ham radio) was the topic of this week’s lesson. Ham radio is noncommercial radio communication. Radio waves are used to communicate between two people. The use of ham radios for training is sometimes needed to learn how to use a radio or electronics. Experiments can also be conducted using the radios. They canContinue reading “Lesson 30 of science”

Whenever you speak into a radio, the audio waves that come from your mouth are converted into electric current. The carrier wave then becomes modulated. This modulated carrier wave can then be amplified depending on the reserve. As a result of the antenna signal, electrons oscillate back and forth, which produces magnetic and electric fields.Continue reading “Lesson 25 of science”

   This week I learned about soldering. According to the American Heritage dictionary the definition of soldering is a , “fusible alloy used for joining or binding together metal surfaces or joints, as the edges of tin cans, jewelry, and kitchen utensils.” The more wattage you have the more heat that is produced to uniteContinue reading “Lesson 20 of science”

The transistor is one of the most important things that has ever been invented. It amplifies   it switches  it stores  There are three terminals: The Source, the gate and the drain. According to Convention the flow of energy goes from the positive charge to the negative charge. It actually goes from the negative charge toContinue reading “Lesson 15 of science “

Electronic component control electrons in specific ways. Electronic components have two or more leads or terminals. Terminals Connect into a printed circuit board or a (PCB). The placement of the components is determined by the purpose of the circuit. Atoms are basically building blocks of matter. Adams (  atomos) means invisible. Atoms are made ofContinue reading “Lesson 10 :Electronic Components and Theories”

This week I learned about communication, radios and how they each work. The smoke signal is a way that people used to communicate long ago. They would make fire and cover and uncover the smoke in patterns to communicate. Then, there was the pony express which was used from 1860-1861 it only lasted about 18Continue reading “Lesson 5 of Science “

This week is my last week of architecture and my last week of 6th grade science. This week I learned how to take care of a landscape. Xeriscaping is dry landscaping. The benefits of dry landscaping are: Less water costs Less maintenance Drought resistance I would like to thank my teacher Mr. Dignan for aContinue reading “Week 4 of Architecture”