Charlie had a note from the eye doctor to explain why the homework was not completed. He completed at the beginning of class today. Charlie made good use of todays class to prepare for Thursday's quiz.

Charlie finished building a model airplane. I provided him with several pamphlets about various aircraft and their engines.

Charlie asked many relevant questions about the use of gas turbine engines. He understand the advantages/disadvantages of using a gas turbine vs. a piston engine.

Charlie was able to understand how pressures and temperatures change within a gas turbine engine.

Charlie is able to identify the differnt types of springs and provide examples of various the spring. He also has a handle on why springs are used in mechanical devices.

Charlie go an 80 out of 100 on Quiz #3 (gears, levers, and pullies)
Computer programming seamed to be something new for Charlie, but he was able to see how it is incorporated in items he uses everyday such as calculaters and video games.

Charlie enjoyed building the trubuchet. He was also interested in how the computer program can be used to control a robot.

Sub for Paul. See world history session notes for more info.

Sub for Paul

Charlie came up with an idea for a robot to use in the kitchen. He proposed to use a smart phone application to command the robot. We discussed the steps required to design, build, assemble, program, and test such a robot.