EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM RGG-10

Learning Platform Requirements:
The learning platform includes a lesson-based curriculum with four primary, sequential modules:

1. Engineering - This module includes the design of engineering models with theoretical science knowledge and video-based classes. The module offers video lessons on constructing models such as excavators, parachutes, manipulators, rockets, Edison bulbs, atmospheric pressure models, electromagnets, conveyor belts, Da Vinci bridges, etc. Video lectures last 5 minutes, followed by tests assessing students' understanding of physics and math principles. These course materials enable teachers to conduct 45-minute lessons, with an overall course duration of 3 months. Video lectures are available in Kazakh and Russian and cover topics such as:

○ Edison Bulb - 5-minute video on creating a graphite filament lightbulb model using a pencil, wires, a glass jar, and a 12-24V power source. It covers circuitry laws, electrical safety, and formulas for voltage, current, and resistance.

○ Electromagnet - 5-minute video on building an electromagnet with a nail, copper wire, and a power source, explaining assembly and operational basics.

○ Mechanical Car - 5-minute video on constructing a rubber band-powered car using optical discs, paper, skewers, and rubber, covering energy conservation and kinetic energy concepts, friction, braking distance, and tensile force.

○ Catapult - 5-minute video on building a wooden catapult, covering energy conservation and transformation, with formulas for potential and kinetic energy.

○ Drawbridge - 5-minute video on constructing a drawbridge model with plywood, syringes, and a system, explaining fluid mechanics and Pascal’s law.

○ Suspension Bridge - 5-minute video on creating a suspension bridge model with sticks, plywood, PVC, and string, covering static laws, mechanical pressure, weight distribution, and relevant formulas.

○ Manipulator - 5-minute video on constructing a manipulator model with PVC, syringes, skewers, and modular machines, covering hydraulics, work efficiency, and power.

○ Atmospheric Pressure - 5-minute video on creating a natural pump with a glass container and candle, explaining atmospheric pressure, Charles’s law, and pressure differentials.

○ Excavator - 5-minute video on building an excavator model with PVC, syringes, a system, and modular machines, covering work, efficiency, and machine power.

○ Bow and Arrows - 5-minute video on building a bow with paper and rubber, discussing tension forces and energy conversion.

○ Da Vinci Bridge - 5-minute video on constructing a Da Vinci bridge model with sticks, covering statics and friction.

○ Chemical Fuel Rocket - 5-minute video on creating a rocket with a tablet, tube, syringe, and water, introducing impulse, gravity, and inductive and deductive reasoning.

○ Pi Experiment - 5-minute video on calculating pi using a ruler and circular object, explaining circle perimeter formulas and radius-to-perimeter ratios.

○ Motorboat - 5-minute video on constructing a motorboat model with styrofoam, an electric motor, and rods, introducing electric-to-mechanical energy conversion and mechanical principles.

○ Conveyor Belt - 5-minute video on building a conveyor model with PVC, paper rolls, modular machines, and motors.

○ Parachute - 5-minute video on constructing a parachute model with plastic bags, string, cups, tape, and a raw egg, including NASA’s "Curiosity" mission.

○ Hovercraft - 5-minute video on building a hovercraft with an optical disc, pen, balloon, and hot glue, discussing atmospheric pressure and impulse.

2. Programming - This module offers lessons in programming languages, from Scratch to advanced Java, including PhP, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, and Web. The Python course covers Introduction, Setting up the programming environment, Arithmetic and variables, Project "Calculator," If-else conditions, While loops, Project "Positive Numbers Only," For loops, Strings, Lists, and User-defined functions. The Web Programming course includes Single and paired tags, Inline and block tags, Attributes, Lists, Links, CSS basics, Font embedding, Colors, Backgrounds, Borders, Margins, Display, Flexbox, Center containers, Units, Horizontal/vertical menus, Pseudo-classes, Positioning, Forms, Transforms, Filters, Animations, and Media queries. Scratch topics include:

○ Introduction to Scratch - 6-minute video on downloading and starting Scratch.

○ Motion - 6-minute video on object movements in the program.

○ Pen Tool - 6-minute video on using the "pen" feature.

○ Loops - 6-minute video on creating loops and algorithms.

○ Animation - 6-minute video on creating animations.

○ Variables - 6-minute video on data types and variables.

○ Lists - 6-minute video on data types, creating lists, and working with them.

○ Messages - 6-minute video on creating and manipulating messages.

○ Operators - 8-minute video on program operators.

3. Russian projects include Bowling Game, Plane and Pen Game, Tank Game, Doodle Jump Game, Super Mario Game, and Angry Birds Game.

4. 3D Modeling - This module trains students in digital 3D modeling with specialized software (Autodesk 123D, SolidWorks) and video lessons on 3D printing. The Autodesk 123D course includes topics in Kazakh and Russian, such as Introduction, 3D Object Manipulation, Difference between 2D and 3D Objects, Sketch Tool, Polyline, Spline, Arc Tools, Grouping Objects, Combine & Merge, Table and Chair Project, Color Correction and Design, Toy Car Project, Boat Project, Merge & Snap, Bolt and Gear Project, and 3D Text Tools.

5. Robotics - This module trains students in Lego Mindstorm EV3, Arduino, Makeblock, and Darwin Mini, integrating programming and engineering skills for robotics championships. Topics include:

○ Introduction to LEGO - Overview of LEGO’s history, part classification, robot assembly, and programming environment.

○ Programming Robot Movements - Covers programming blocks, including actions, straight-line movement, turns, and stopping.

○ Robot’s Computational Abilities - Data operations, blocks like "Constant," "Variable," "Math," and rounding functions.

○ Touch Sensor - Using the touch sensor, operators, and "Wait" block.

○ Color Sensor - Color sensor modes, switch blocks, and "Cycle Break" block.

○ Ultrasonic Sensor - Task-based applications like stop-at-distance and police robot.

○ Infrared Sensor - IR beacon control, proximity mode, and remote control.

○ Gyroscope Sensor - Tasks involving circular perimeter motion.

○ Kegelring - Competition rules, field preparation, and robot building for the competition.

○ Sumo - Sumo robot design, field rules, and competition programming.

6. Additional modules include Darwin Mini Tutorials, XY Plotter, and mBot Guides.