RSE Academy Eyes LMNHS Learners to b Robotics Designers and Producers
July 27, 2021— Sequel to the concluded webinar in Robotics and STEM Education, LMNHS has received on Tuesday ROBOTICS kits from the Robotics and STEM Education Academy (Shanghai China) for hands-on learning with the use of modern technology.
Inventor’s Kit for the hands-on project, Tinker kit, Smart Home, and the wind-powered car were among the package received by the school from Doc. Cheryl E. Dublar, co-founder of the RSE Academy through her Robotics team—the pioneering team in Robotics founded in Bacolod City.
In a statement, the academy envisioned to provide real-life opportunities for Junior and senior high learners of LMNHS to become designers and producers of Robotics and automated machine to building a better future under the course program.
The turn-over ceremony was attended by the STEM Educators: Raque A. Alayon, Head Teacher-in-charge; Bernadette M. Latoza, Jete I. Latoza, Roly R. Doriman, Trina Marie D. Cayao, and Elmer F. De Leon, Jr. Cherish L. Flor, Principal III welcomed the good tidings brought about by the Robotics team and particularly thanked Doc. Cheryl for her support and generosity in sharing the technology with the school.
In a short while, Jete I. Latoza put the pieces together and assembled one of the kits with precision and timing—from minute to chunk of details.
HOW DOES IT WORK
1. DIY STEM Wind-powered Car – One of the Many Fuel-saving Vehicles
How does a Wind-powered Car Work?
A wind-powered car converts wind power into electric energy, thereby helping the car to move forward. The concept of harnessing wind energy has been derived from the fact that, whenever we put our hands out from the windows of a fast-moving car, the tremendous force of the wind can be felt. This force can as well be harnessed into electrical energy and be used as a clean source for running cars.
2. DIY STEM Smart Plant Watering Device
Soil Moisture sensor
Soil moisture sensors (Wikipedia) measure the volumetric water content in the soil. This sensor uses the two probes to pass current through the soil, and then it reads that resistance to get the moisture level.
How does soil moisture sensor work?
The Soil Moisture Sensor uses capacitance to measure the water content of soil (by measuring the dielectric permittivity of the soil, which is a function of the water content).
A water pump is a device that moves fluids by mechanical action. Water pump consumes electrical energy to perform mechanical by moving the fluid.
3. RSE Academy Inventor’s Kit with Microbit
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, ROBOTICS, AND AUTOMATION course is designed to use robotics and automation to enhance, supplement, and enrich science and math learning experiences for Junior High and Senior High students. Research shows that today’s students are motivated to learn when using new technology, connecting the learning to real-life applications, and inspire creative thinkers into the Research and Development process.
Robotics and Automation are complex and it requires competency in the basic disciplines of math, engineering, and science. Working knowledge of algebra, ratios, electricity, force, physics, geometry, pre-calculus, chemistry, biology and computer science, batteries, mechanical structures, wheels, and sensors are necessary when building and programming automated devices using our microcontroller (microbit).
Robotics and STEM Education are fun and enjoyable for the students and motivates them to pursue excellence in order to create a movable machine that when programmed can perform given functions. The highlighted project of the course is to expose the students to auto farming and projects that are relevant to Sustainable Development Goals. This will build Global Goals awareness to students and promotes the sustainable use of our land.
When students complete this course, they will have a good understanding of computer science concepts that can serve as the foundation for future study and technology innovation. Provides students with a foundation in content and skills associated with robotics and automation, including the development of smart technologies for a better life.
