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Learn: how to build/invent stuff - Take things apart to see how they work!
Dream about . . . building Warbots?
Make dreams become plans & plans...
become things that work - even if you don't
know an LED from a PCB.... then .... Get a technological
Head-Start on your future Competition!
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Summer Camps! See Schedule for weekly session times and cost Ages 8+ can attend either location. Trying to keep cost below $200 (it's $800 at SMU). What KLC offers: Unique and fun projects designed to teach problem solving skills, and techniques. These popular hands-on projects develop abilities and teach how to apply basic principles. Both electrical and mechanical projects are available for all skill levels, beginner to advanced.
Help! - 6 freq NIKKO R/C Cars needed for camps: Especially Predators, Lancers & 4x4 Hummers. These multi freq cars allow us to change freq chips and up to 12 can battle at once & anyone can challenge anyone else. Without them only two can battle at a time and never against anyone with the same freq warbot. If you have any of these warbots in any condition and would consider donating or selling them then, please E-mail Jim with details. We need good complete working cars & also other cars for repair parts.
I am available to teach on Wednesdays. If you know of a person, school or posible meeting place tell them about me or e-mail me Jim McMillan, about them. The 'About Us' page of this website has my background and goals information. I will be having two weeks of camp this summer at The Prometheus Academy, a small private school, and possibily classes there this Fall.
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"General Description"
Popular Dallas teacher Jim McMillan uses specially designed creative hands-on
projects designed to teach you how to think-on-your-feet. Learn to quickly
analyize the facts in a given situation and initiate a creative course of action.
Develop your basic skills, technical knowledge and mechanical abilities!
These classes teach application skills and understanding of the rules & formulas.Develop your problem solving skills & abilities plus a positive "I-can-do-it" attitude Former three time Science Fair winner, Scoutmaster, and Research & Product Design
Engineer, Mr. McMillan has developed a unique program combining scientific principles
& theory with practical hands-on problem solving techniques. Review class descriptions
below, If you have questions, e-mail Jim - be sure to include your return e-mail address.
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Class Descriptions:
| Class name | Ages | | | (10-17) | | | (10-17) | | | (8-10) | |
Gadgets & Gizmo's Class: for ages 8-10
This is a hands-on class that is appealing to both boys and girls who like to make thngs happen. Students learn to follow directions, pay attention to details, use tools and work together. They develop specific skills such as soldering and how to build projects. Class projects (new each year) demonstrate basic principles and are designed to teach creative skills and problem-solving methods. All students must learn how to focus, pay attention and follow instructions in order to develop these abilities. I recommend taking this (and actually all my classes) at least twice to increase confidence and understanding of how it applies in various learning situations.
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How Things Work: for ages 12-18
(replaced Applied Science)
For young would-be inventors ...
- To develop, create, design or invent you must have a fundamental understanding of how and why things work. Without this knowledge you can only modify what others have done. Intelligence is a result of learning but Common Sense & Creativity are developed by how you live and apply what you've learned. Better to be wise than smart!We will take apart all kinds of things to see how they work, then fix, modify or use the parts to make something new. This class will learn hands-on methods I've used for years to problem solve and create new products that meet specific needs. These skills can be applied to all areas of your life and are what made me a successful and creative designer.
Thomas Edison saw every failure as a success - a good thing because it took 2000 'successes' for his light bulb to work! Students need to learn that hard work pays off, that solutions don't always come immediately and that winners never quit!
Most classes teach math, scientific rules and formulas. I teach how to apply skills and the knowledge needed to actually get things done. I recommend taking this class more than once because it takes time and repetition to understand the concepts. A lot of what I teach might seem to go over your head at first, this is OK, you're learning a new language. To motivate and keep things interesting most projects are new each year. If Age 11 and a serious student you may ask the instructor for permission to take this class.
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Technical Science: for ages 11-17
(replaced Applied Science)
This is a fun 'hands-on' class that teaches logical and divergent problem solving skills that will help you in all aspects of life. You build and keep special projects designed to expand and develop your technical abilities.Past projects include a Lie Detector, FM Transmitter, Super Snooper, 'Gotcha' Circuit and the "Apple Breather" circuit. We do new projects each year but repetition of basic technical skills is a key to building confidence and ultimately the ability to initiate for oneself.
You should take this class at least twice to better understand the material. Talented, gifted or returning students, may select higher level projects if they show they can do the work. These rare, unique and special classes can give you a head-start in all aspects of your life, you just need to remember, it's your life, take charge of it now before it's to late (It's your job!).
Past students have received college credits (after testing) and been accepted at MIT and other prestigious schools. I have invented and designed things all my life and want to pass these skills on to you, the next generation. I look forward to mentoring, challenging and inspiring you to reach your fullest potential. This is (and getting more so) a very technical world, come learn how to stay ahead of the curve, not sliding off it!
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Class Registration:
SALT Homeschool Co-Op: 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd. Meets at Faith Bible
Church, apx two miles East of Hwy 67. Visit SALT web-site Salt Coop, e-mail address
, saltcoop@sbcglobal.net, Co-Op phone no. answered on Mon & Wed during school
hours 972-890-8117. You can join my Salt classes anytime during the school year!RHSA, Richardson Homeschool Assoc. Visit their web-site www.RHSA.org .
The Co-Op meets at Northrich Baptist Church, 1101 Custer Rd, their phone no. answered
Tues & Thurs during school hours is 972-234-8404. E-mail: coopregistrar@comcast.netGeneral information: Class cost vary due to the fees I'm charged.
The Co-Op classes are usually $45/mo due to small fee they charge me.
The $75 materials fee covers all projects but actual expenses are over $100/student.
Check Bulletin Board on Homepage for class information & special bulletins.
Check the new Fall schedule below for class times and Locations.
Mon, Thurs or Fri Available to teach at other locations .... if interested in offering our classes or camps at your location, E-mail Jim McMillan or call 214-521-1444 to set a time to meet or discuss options.
Fall Class Schedule (Scan Down)
2011 Home School, After School & Private School classes
Tues: RHSA Home-school Co-Op, Richardson, Texas
Meets at Northrich Church 1101 Custer Rd. Apx 3/4 mi West of Hwy 75 on Arapaho, turn Right at light on Custer, apx 4 blocks on the left - use entrance behind the church.
Classes have started but you can still join. This may be my
last year to teach so sign up now if you are interested! 12:30 - 1:25 | | | 1:30 - 2:25 | | | 2:30 - 3:25 | | |
Wed: SALT Homeschool Co-Op, Cedar Hill
Meets at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Hill. Hwy 67 south past I20 - take 67 South, left on Main, left on Pleasant Run Rd, Faith Bible on left apx 1 mile.
9:45 - 10:30 | | (ages 7-10) | 11:00 - 12:00
11:00 - 12:00 | | (ages 9+)
(ages 11+) | 1:00 - 2:00 | | (ages 10-17) | | | |
Please Note:
1) Its possible to qualify for Pre-Engineering college credits if you take 2 years of
Technical Science. This will give you a major advantage over other students and
the possibility of advanced placement.2) SciTech 1&2 are taught at the same time but more difficult (optional)projects are
offered to those who can do the work.
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1 Animusic 1&2 Animated instruments, 2 disc set G
2 The Machines Fanastic exhibit at the MIT Robotics Museum G
3 Night at the Museum 1&2 Comes Alive/Battle of Smithsonian G
4 The Black Stallion Shipwrecked Horse becomes champion G
5 Cars An animated world of cars G
6 Inspector Clouseau Bumbling Pink Panther Detective G
7 Wall-E Adventures of Junk Yard Robot G
8 62 Classic Cartoons Superman,Casper, Popeye & more G
9 6 Hrs of Cartoons Fabulous Cartoon Funnies, 6 hours G----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Troop Beverly Hills Very funny Girl Scout Adventures PG
16 National Treasure 1 & 2 Seeking the worlds greatest treasures PG
17 Ice Age 1, 2 & 3 Pre-Historic/Meltdown/Dinosaurs PG
18 Madagascar 1 & 2 Escape to Africa & Penguins Adventure PG
19 The Rocketeer Top secret jet pack found PG
20 StarTrek/StarTrek 3 1st Contact/Search for Spock PG
21 Young Indiana Jones Treasure of the Peacocks eye PG
22 Lord of the Rings 1 &2 Return/Fellowship of the King PG
23 2 Fantastic-4 movies Original & Rise of the Silver Surfer PG
24 Robots Comedy - Robot movie PG
25 Hitchhikers Guide Inner Galactic Space Travelers PG
26 Kart Racers (unlimited) Courage has no Speed Limit PG
27 Lemans Prototype Racing European Championship Series PG
28 Bullitt (Steve McQueen) Best car chase in movie history PG 29 Short Circuit (Johnny 5) Runaway robot think he's alive PG----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Days of Thunder Racing movie with Tom Cruise PG-13
36 Italian Job Orig/Remake Wild bank robbery & escape PG-13
37 The One Destroy the matrix to save the universe PG-13
38 Blackbeard Pirates of the Caribbean sequence PG-13
39 Ironman 1 & 2 A thrill a minute Robotman PG-13
40 Avatar Return to Pandora, Adv civilization PG-13
41 I Robot Adv powerfull robots try to take over PG-13
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