Syllabus for Edison Project (Part 1)


Learning Objectives

Include, but are not limited to the following.  

Learning Events

Based on a holistic approach to learning, opportunities will be taken to introduce math, science, and physics concepts.  When appropriate, biblical concepts such as the power and majesty of God in his creation will be discussed.  Historical figures related to electricity and electronics are included.    

Experiments

Experiments 1 through 40 in the textbook that comes with the Snap-Kit 202® from Radio Shack are covered in Edison Project (Part 1).  If you have ever purchased experiment books from Radio Shack, you know how light weight the explanations are. Quick Study Labs will fill in the gaps left in the experiments, tell what is happening, describe the components in the experiment, and make the experiment applicable to everyday life when possible.  Students will have a general idea about what goes on in the wonderful, hidden world of electronic circuits and components.  

The experiment titles are:

  1. Electric Light and Switch
  2. DC Motor and Switch
  3. Hear the Motor
  4. Adjusting Sound Level
  5. Lamp and Fan in Series
  6. Lamp and Fan in Parallel
  7. Light Emitting Diode
  8. One Direction for LED
  9. Conduction Detector
  10. Space War Alarm Combo
  11. Flying Saucer
  12. Decreasing Saucer Lift
  13. Two-Speed Fan
  14. The Fuse
  15. Musical Doorbell
  16. Momentary Alarm
  17. Alarm Circuit
  18. Laser Gun
  19. Space War
  20. Light Switch

 

  1. Paper Space War
  2. Light Police Siren
  3. More Loud Sounds
  4. More Loud Sounds (II)
  5. More Loud Sounds (III)
  6. More Loud Sounds (IV)
  7. The Transistor
  8. The Transistor (II)
  9. The Transistor (III)
  10. The Transistor (IV)
  11. Sound Mixer
  12. Sound Mixer (II)
  13. Sound Mixer (III)
  14. Sound Mixer (IV)
  15. Space Battle
  16. Silent Space Battle
  17. Periodic Sounds
  18. Blinking Double Flashlight
  19. Motor-controlled Sounds
  20. More Motor Sounds

 

 There is a weekly test called a Check-Out.  Students can take Check-Outs multiple times and use them as a learning tools for positive reinforcement.  There are two real tests for each section of The Edison Project, one every four weeks.  Students are not allowed to take these tests multiple times.  

All Check-Out scores are available to students to print if desired.  The Big-Check grades are emailed to the email address provided when taking the test.  Parent teachers should Proxy the Big-Checks (tests).  Parent teachers will determine the final grade, Quick Study Labs will give a certificate of completion to all students who have 75% participation or more.  

Each section of The Edison Project covers 40 experiments or learning activities.  Eight weeks of instruction, five lessons per week.  The Edison Project (Part 1) 8-weeks, plus (Part 2) 8-weeks, comprise one full semester of credit.    The Edison Project is a two year program consisting of Edison Project 1 through Edison Project 8, although students can stop at any time.    

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