Exploring Physics, Design,and Engineering (EPDE) (Period 4)

Exploring Physics, Design, and Engineering (EPDE) is a new course being piloted at Bowman to help students learn science while preparing for future careers. This course is for students to learn physical science in a makerspace environment utilizing the 5E instructional model.  Students will work together as engineering teams to create projects meeting pre-determined criteria.  This course will teach students using Project Based Learning (PBL) model and teach students to use industry compliant equipment.  Students will learn how to use a laser engraver and cutter, a 3D printer, and design software to create their designs and using the engineering process to iterate a product.  Students will design windmills, a hydrogen fuel cell, and an electric motor driven by renewable energy.  Students will utilize research and design to build a carbon dioxide powered model car.  Students will be working in different learning situations (individually, pairs, or as a group) to increase their understanding in Physics in real world contexts.