Computer PowerAKA (also known as)

The Action Lab

Computer Power is a

• S.T.E.M. based class• Science• Technology• Engineering• Math

that has 12 different learning “modules”.

Each day students:

• Log on and have an “online” multi-media lesson that they view on the computer.

• Take a “computer generated” quiz or test based on their online lesson.

• Work on a hands-on project or activity.

Some of the Learning Modules:

• R&D Learn about designing and building a CO2

powered dragster.• Forensic Science Learn about crime scene investigation.• Structural Engineering Learn about building and testing beams,

trusses and bridges.

• Computer Graphics and Animation

Learn about graphic design and create animations.

• Flight TechnologyLearn about aerodynamics and build a

compressed air rocket.• Materials ProcessingLearn how “stuff” gets made and use power

tools.

Go from designing a dragster…

To making a prototype...

Using the drill press to make a CD holder.

To a finished dragster.

Creating an animation.

Learning about graphic design.

Health and Fitness.

Flight Technology.

CAD – Computer Aided Design.

Environment and Ecology.

Forensic Science.

Energy and Power.

From Alex S. and Anthony L.:

“The Action Lab is a very educating course where you learn about jobs here in America.... The Action Lab is a great worldly experience that teaches us about the past, present and future of technology, engineering and fitness. This also increases your partnership skills, overall people skills and the ability to handle more than one task...”