Technology Projects for the Classroom

by Kaufman, Allan; Flowers, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780911168921
• ISBN10: 0911168923
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-10-01
• Publisher: Prakken Pubn

Table of Contents

Preface	v	(2)
Acknowledgments	vii
Project 1 Room Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone -- The Cast Ring	1	(6)
Project 2 Robotics -- The Manipulator	7	(7)
Project 3 Information Storage and Retrieval -- A Mechanical Database	14	(9)
Project 4 Fiber Optic Communication -- The Firefly Communicator	23	(8)
Project 5 Lighter-Than-Air Vehicles -- The Hot-Air Balloon	31	(6)
Project 6 Alternative Energy Vehicles -- The Commuter Scooter	37	(8)
Project 7 Photography -- The Pyramid Pinhole Camera	45	(9)
Project 8 Structures -- The Geodesic Dome	54	(6)
Project 9 Manufacturing Research -- The Five-Strut Connector	60	(4)
Project 10 Electronics -- The Electronic Ear	64	(8)
Project 11 Problem Solving -- The Twenty-Second Timer	72	(3)
Project 12 Problem Solving -- The Coin Sorter	75	(2)
Project 13 Materials Science Research -- The Hygrometer	77	(8)
Project 14 Electronics -- The Mini Transmitter	85	(8)
Project 15 Product Design -- The Foot Mouse	93	(2)
Project 16 Boats -- The Solar Water Skimmer	95	(9)
Project 17 Submarines -- The Water Elevator	104	(5)
Project 18 Construction Acoustics -- The Acoustical Insulator	109	(4)
Project 19 Manufacturing Mass Production -- The Three-Piece Puzzle	113	(8)
Project 20 Industrial Models -- A Futuristic Product	121