Computer Science
The Arduino Coding and Basic Computer Science module is delineated into lesson topics that serve to teach students foundations in computer science and coding through Python and Arduino. Students learn important fundamentals through learning Python, which is typically viewed as a good introductory coding language. Students will then move on to learn Arduino, which is a similar language to Python, and use it to code students’ SeaGlides. The overall learning goal of this module is for students to be able to read and write code in both languages, and to use this knowledge to program their SeaGlide.
Lesson 1: Programming Introduction / Python Basics (Think Python, Ch 1)
Lesson 2: Numbers, Assignments, Expressions, Print Function, Strings, Input (Think Python, Ch 2)
Lesson 3: Using Functions and Methods (Think Python, Ch 3, 6)
Lesson 4: Conditional Execution (Think Python, Ch 5)
Lesson 5: Loops (Think Python, Ch 7, 8)
Lesson 6-7: Arduino: Unit Plan 1: LEDs, Resistors, Buttons
Lesson 8-9: Arduino: Unit Plan 2: Sensors, Serial, Methods
Lesson 10-11: Arduino: Unit Plan 3: Servos, IR, RGB
Lesson 12-13: Arduino: Unit Plan 4: Arduino with Python
Lesson 2: Numbers, Assignments, Expressions, Print Function, Strings, Input (Think Python, Ch 2)
Lesson 3: Using Functions and Methods (Think Python, Ch 3, 6)
Lesson 4: Conditional Execution (Think Python, Ch 5)
Lesson 5: Loops (Think Python, Ch 7, 8)
Lesson 6-7: Arduino: Unit Plan 1: LEDs, Resistors, Buttons
Lesson 8-9: Arduino: Unit Plan 2: Sensors, Serial, Methods
Lesson 10-11: Arduino: Unit Plan 3: Servos, IR, RGB
Lesson 12-13: Arduino: Unit Plan 4: Arduino with Python
Water Chemistry & Biology
The Water Chemistry & Biology module is delineated into lesson topics that establish necessary knowledge of chemistry and of the associated chemical processes and characteristics. These are further developed through biological applications in ocean and global ecosystems. The overall learning goal of this module is for students to understand how chemical characteristics and processes affect an ecosystem.
Lesson 1: Polar Bonding
Lesson 2: Intermolecular Forces
Lesson 3-4: Density & Buoyancy
Lesson 5-6: Solubility & Salinity
Lesson 7: pH
Lesson 8: Ocean Acidification
Lesson 9: Climate Change & Solutions
Lesson 2: Intermolecular Forces
Lesson 3-4: Density & Buoyancy
Lesson 5-6: Solubility & Salinity
Lesson 7: pH
Lesson 8: Ocean Acidification
Lesson 9: Climate Change & Solutions
Ocean Conditions
The Ocean Conditions module is delineated into lesson topics that serve to explain the physical properties impacting the SeaGlide and how students can account for these variables during their design process. The overall goal of this module is for students to discover the connection that the fluid dynamics properties of an airplane are applicable to a submarine, and that their SeaGlides are affected by several physical fluids properties.
Engineering Design Principles
The Engineering Design Principles module is delineated into lesson topics that serve to teach students about an iterative process that engineers utilize to help guide them in approaching and solving design challenges. The overall learning goal of this module is for students to understand how to apply the flexible design process to solve basic engineering analysis and design problems through hands on activities and to apply these understandings to enhancing the build of the SeaGlide.
Lesson 1: Scientific Method
Lesson 2: Engineering Design Process Overview
Lesson 3: Ask
Lesson 4: Imagine
Lesson 5: Plan
Lesson 6: Create
Lesson 7: Test & Improve
Bridge Design Project Rubric
Bridge Design Project Schedule
Lesson 2: Engineering Design Process Overview
Lesson 3: Ask
Lesson 4: Imagine
Lesson 5: Plan
Lesson 6: Create
Lesson 7: Test & Improve
Bridge Design Project Rubric
Bridge Design Project Schedule
Electrical Circuits
The Electrical Circuits module is delineated into lesson topics that contain physics lessons designed for high school students. While a large portion of it is not taught in high school as part of the basic physics curriculum, the lessons are designed to be appropriate and comprehensive for all high school students. This module consists of mostly the electrical aspect of physics, along with one unit plan that addresses Work, Energy and Power. The overall learning goal of this module is for students to understand the necessary concepts relevant to electrical circuits so that they gain the capability of building and enhancing the functionality of their SeaGlides.
Lesson 1: Electrochemistry
Lesson 2: Electrolysis & Batteries
Lessons 3-5: Series vs. Parallel Circuits Unit Plan
Lesson 6: Conductivity & Capacitance
Lesson 7: Conductors & Insulators
Lesson 8-9: Work, Energy & Power Unit Plan
Lesson 2: Electrolysis & Batteries
Lessons 3-5: Series vs. Parallel Circuits Unit Plan
Lesson 6: Conductivity & Capacitance
Lesson 7: Conductors & Insulators
Lesson 8-9: Work, Energy & Power Unit Plan
Measurement & Data Analysis
The Measurement and Data Analysis module is delineated into lesson topics that seek to address necessary skills required for understanding data collection and analysis. The overall learning goal of this module is for students to understand the importance of statistics, how to read statistical information, how to properly collect data, and how to present the underlying statistical significance of collected data.
Lesson 1: Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics
Lesson 2: Mean, Median, Mode & Range
Lesson 3: Percentiles & Distribution
Lesson 4-5: Graphing Unit Plan
Lesson 6: Experimental Design & Causation
Lesson 7: Basics of Sampling & Detecting Bias
Lesson 8: Using & Misusing Statistics
Lesson 2: Mean, Median, Mode & Range
Lesson 3: Percentiles & Distribution
Lesson 4-5: Graphing Unit Plan
Lesson 6: Experimental Design & Causation
Lesson 7: Basics of Sampling & Detecting Bias
Lesson 8: Using & Misusing Statistics
Sensor Technology & Programming
The Sensor Technology & Programming module is delineated into lesson topics that serves to teach students about the various sensors and probes that they can attach to their SeaGlides. These probes are employed to collect data which can later be analyzed and interpreted by naval scientists and data analysts. The overall goal of this module is for students to understand the usefulness of a variety of sensors, in terms of data collection and data analysis, and to determine how they can be incorporated into their SeaGlide designs.