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Come: learn how to 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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4x4 Hummers Needed: Decided to offer Parties again but sold most of my Hummer PartyBots at camp. If you have one (any cond) please consider donating, selling or trading it
to me. I need whole cars & cars for parts! Call 214-521-1444 or e-mail me Jim McMillan.
North Dallas: Home/Private school students can take my classes... How Things Work,
Gadgets & Gizmo's, Sci Tech 1 or Sci Tech 2 on Tues between 9:00 & 5:30 at Hts Pk Center.
Located at 711 W Arapaho, 1 mi West of Central at Floyd Rd. Heights Park schedule.
South Dallas:I need your help! If my number of students doesn't increase at SALT, this may
be my last year to teach in South Dallas. You may join my classes there anytime during the year. 15 Sept - Will start a 11:30 Mon Gadgets & Gizmos class at SALT if 4 students sign-up.
I will give a month's free tuition for each new student you bring into any of my classes.
New Locations: Hts Pk raised fees so high I'm looking for new locations to teach and hold my camps. If you have any suggestions or need details, Call 214-521-1444 or e-mail Jim. I am available on Mon, Wed or Thurs next year. If you know anyone (person, school or meeting
place) tell them about me or e-mail me about them. Click the 'About Us' button on this page for
more background information.
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"Technological Head Start"
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 have questions, e-mail me
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Class Descriptions:
| (7-10) | Fun With Tools | | (9-16) | Applied Science | | (9-14) | Technical Science | | (11-17) | Pre-Engineering |
Gadgets & Gizmos
Fun with Tools for ages 7-10
This is a school year program but you may join at any time. Students make (and keep) unique DC electrical and mechanical projects that are
fun and easy to build. They learn about soldering, tools, tool safety, making plans,
following directions and working with others. We offer new projects each year that
reinforce the class lessons and help develop and hone abilites.The projects are opportunities to demonstrate basic principles and discover creative
problem-solving skills and techniques. This hands-on class is appealing to both
boys and girls who like to "make-it-happen".The goal is to open eyes to the possibilities of what can be accomplished - not
someday but here and now - and to develop the needed skills.
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How Things Work: (Applied Science)
For the would-be inventer, this class will give you hands-on experience using creative
methods I have developed over the years to modify existing or create new things.This class will take apart electrical & mechanical devices to see what makes them work
and possibly modify or redesign them to do something different or better. This is a fun class designed to show how to apply scientific principles and theory in
creating special products that solve or meet specific needs. Most classes teach rules and
formulas; this one teaches application skills and uses hands-on projects to demonstrate
the theories.
N6-Nao Robot
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Sci-Tech-1 was Technical Science a 2-yr class for ages 9-14
Note: Its possible to qualify for Pre-Engineering college credits if you take 3 yrs of Tech Sci &
Pre-Engr studies. This will give you a major advantage over other students and the possibility of
advanced placement. I suggest 2 yrs in this class before taking Pre-Engineering.
If you have any interest in technical fields of study this class is a great chance to see what
it's all about. The class is designed for new or returning students wanting to develop a strong
technical foundation. This class combines elements of science, engineering and physics with fun to build special
electrical and mechanical projects. This unique mixture helps develop creative skills,
analytical thinking and divergent problem-solving methods.Each year offers new and/or modified projects selected to appeal to the imagination and to
demonstrate and apply scientific principles. Physics wiz or not - kids will be stimulated and
successful in this very "can-do" experience! A must for the learner with curiosity.
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Sci-Tech 2 was Pre-Engineering. for ages 11-17
Requirements: 2 yrs in Sci-Tech 1 or over age 12 and know basic electronics. The class goals are to develop a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and build
fun projects that demonstrate basic principles.The hands-on projects (most are new ea yr) will be selected to develop the students understanding and
application of skills and problem solving abilities. The projects, which they keep, get the students
involved, hone decision
making skills and reward them with many tangible results. Students will learn proven methods of creative problem solving & logical design steps which I've
developed over the last 50 years. Each success reinforces the desire to try something new & develops
an I-can-do-it mentality.Building these Hi-tech projects is more than most students get to experience, anywhere! The process
is challenging and fun. Discover: learning is exciting, quitting isn't an option, to be in charge, become
better at everything you do.
The ability to Find creative solutions and solving complex problems is very rewarding and
can become a way of life. Come: Hone your skills and learn creative and divergent problem solving methods. Build more difficult
projects from scratch or kits. Learn to understand, apply and explain complex concepts to others.
We will build electrical and mechanical projects that are yours to keep.Learn to understand basic principles and theory well enough to plan, organize and construct a project
from concept to "out-the-door" completion, enjoy the ride! Each year offers new and/or modified projects
selected to appeal to the imagination and to demonstrate and apply scientific principles. This is a "you ain't
seen nothing yet!" kind of class! My camp and Warbot Birthday Party helpers (paid positions) are selected
from this class. See helper qualifications if you are interested.
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Class Registration:
Heights Park Center: 711 West Arapaho, Richardson Christmas & Summer Camps,
Homeschool & Afterschool classes.To register call 972-744-7850 or see Richardson's
Recreation Today catalog. Any questions? e-mail or call Jim McMillan, 214-521-1444.SALT Homeschool Co-Op: Plesant Run Rd, Cedar Hill. 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.
Heights Park (City of Richardson)is raising fees making my class go up $4 in Sept.
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.
Wed - Fri Open to teach at other locations .... if interested in offering our
classes or camps at your location, contact Jim McMillan by E-mail or call 214-521-1444 to
set a time to meet or discuss options.
Fall Class Schedule (Scan Down)
Home School, After School & Private School classes
Available to teach at other locations on Wed/Thurs .... if interested in
offering our program E-mail me or call, Jim McMillan 214-521-1444.
To attend classes at one of the Co-Op's you must join their association.
Richardson Hts Pk Center is open to all students, join at any time!
Classes on Tues morning, 9 & 11 or after school, 3:15 & 4:30. See Hts Pk schedule for details.
Mon: SALT Home-school Co-Op, Now meets at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Hill.
Apx 2 mi East of Hwy 67 on Pleasant Run Rd - one mile past Trinity Church.
Tues: Heights Park Recreation Center , Apx 1 mi West of Hwy 75 on Arapaho, turn
left into parking lot, in Rm B1 & B2 from 9-11am and 3-6pm
Tues: RHSA Home-school Co-Op , Meets at Faith Bible Church 1101 Custer Rd.
Apx 3/4 mi West of Hwy 75 on Arapaho, turn Right at light on Custer, apx 3 blocks on the left -
use entrance behind the church.
Please Note: It's possible to qualify for Pre-Engineering college credits if you take 2 yrs of Sci
Tech and at least 1 yr of Pre-Engineering (Tech Sci 2). This will give you a major advantage over
other students and the possibility of advanced placement.
Mon: SALT Homeschool Co-Op, South Dallas
9:00 | | (ages 10+) | 10:15 | | (ages 9+) | 11:30 | | (ages 7-10) |
Tues: Heights Park Center, 711 W Arapaho You can start classes at Heights Park at any time, however, the
Co-Ops only allow registration at the start of each semester! 9:00 - 10:00 | | (ages 10+) | 10:15 - 11:15 | | (ages 10+) |
After school classes, start Sept 9: Register for Sci Tech, but take either
class. Sci Tech in Rm B1 or Pre-Engr in room B2 3:15 - 4:15 | | (ages 7-10)
| ............... | | (ages 10+)
| 4:30 - 5:30 | | (ages 9+) | 4:30 - 5:30 | | (ages 11+) |
Tues: RHSA Homeschool Co-Op, Richardson
Note: these classes are also offered on Tues at Heights Park Center
(711 West Arapaho, only 7 blocks away)! If you have schedule conflicts
come to Hts Pk Center location. 12:30-1:25
(3:15-4:15 | | (ages 7-10) | 1:30-2:25 | | (ages 9-12) | (9:00 and
4:30) | | (ages 12-18) | 10:15 & 3:15 | | |
Please Note: Its possible to qualify for Pre-Engineering college credits if you take 2 yrs
of Sci Tech 1 and at least 1 yr of Pre-Engineering (Tech Sci 2). This will give you a major
advantage over other students and the possibility of advanced placement.
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Rules to play SpreadSheep Game!
Game obtained from www.sunncity.com 1. Timing starts when you click 'Start'
2. Use your mouse to herd sheep into the pen
3. Watch-out the sheep will try to escape!
4. Game ends when all sheep are in the pen
5. Good = do in less than 26 sec!
Expert = do in less than 10 sec
My best (so far) = 7.01 sec!
Student best (John G) = 4.40 sec!
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Camp Movie Library: Current list of available movies - mostly shown during lunch & breaks!
PG-13 rarely shown. To restrict give Jim a note & tell your kids to leave room & not watch.
# Title: Description: Rating:
| Animusic 1 & 2 | Animated instrunmets | G | 2 | MIT Robotics Museum | "Machines" by Arthur Ganson | G | 3 | WALL.E | Future World of specialized Robots | G | 4 | Le Mans Racing | 200+ mph factory prototypes & GT cars. | G | 5 | Cars | a world where everything is a car | G | 6 | Ice Age / The Meltdown | The original and sequel, When it thaws | G | 7 | Orig. Italian Job | Wild Mini-Cooper getaway cars | PG | 8 | Young Indiana Jones | Treasure of the Peacocks Eye | PG | 9 | Fantastic 4 | Rise of the Silver Surfer | PG | 10 | Night at the Museum | The Museum comes alive at night | PG | 11 | Night at the Museum 2 | Coming - will buy when released | PG | 12 | Short Circuit | Adventures #5 Robot Prototype | PG | 13 | ............... | ............................................. | ..... | 14 | Star Trek 3 | The Search for Spock | PG | 15 | The Rocketeer | A test pilot finds a secret jet pack & fights evil | PG | 16 | The Black Stallion | Shipwrecked boy & stallion make history. | PG | 17 | Troop Beverly Hills | Very funny, rich kids get down & dirty. | PG | 18 | Madagascar: | Escape 2 Africa | PG | 19 | Madagascar: | The Penguins Adventure | PG | 20 | Lord of The Rings | Fellowship of The Ring | PG-13 | 21 | ........................... | ...................................................... | PG-13 | 22 | New Italian Job | Using new Mini's, better story, my favorie | PG-13 | 23 | Lord of the Rings | The Return of the King | PG-13 | 24 | Days of Thunder | Tom Cruise, Nascar Racing | PG-13 | 25 | National Treasure | Search for Lost Treasure | PG | 26 | National Treasure 2 | Book of Secrets | PG | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Humanoid & Android Robotics
The following is a series of interesting videos that I found while doing Research for my 'How Things Work' class. I am trying to keep "Related Videos" from being attached to my files by You-tube & Photobucket - no luck so far but we're still working on it. Under Construction: Please note...Parents watch with your kids and stay only on my stuff - its fine, educational, very interesting & their future. Do not visit the 'Related sites' at the end of the videos - some are offensive and I have hired a 2nd specialist to help get rid of them. I hope to have this problem fixed soon! Jim
1 a) History of Robot Evolution-1
b) History of Robot Evolution-2
c) Early Robot Fakes from movies
2 Robots with a mind of their own
3 Asimo shows Basic Moves
4 Robot Playing Trumpet
5 Trumpet-Adv Tunes #2
6 Trumpet-Adv Tunes #3
7 Robot Quartet Band 8 Robot Violinist 9 Robot riding a Bike
10 Dancing CatBots
11 Early Akiba Fembot
12 Improved Akiba Fembot
13 Female Robot (Fembot), PG-13
14 Testing Adv Systems, PG-13
15 Design Goals for Humanoids
16 Adv Humanoid upper body
17 Adv Japaneese Fembot
18 Advanced Robot Hand
19 Adv Humanoid, Female
20 Adv Android, Male
21 Robots of the Future
22 Stick Fighting Robots
23 Wall-E Having Fun
24 Orig Wall-E Robot
N1 Nao the 24" Robot Super Toy
N2 Nao learns to walk
N3 Nao Shows-off
N4 Nao gets up from a fall
N5 Nao Fakes Dying, Listen ...
N6 Nao tries it again
N7 Nao, Decision Making
N8 Nao does Karate moves
N9 EMA a Robot Girlfriend
S1 AI, Artificial Intelligence
S2 Ethan Gives Instructions
S3 Jim's Water Rocket Proj
S4 10 Sec Record Run
S5 Winding Up the 3-trap Racer
S6 'Rolly' Robot Stereo in motion
S7 Magnetic Hybrid Motorcycle
S8 Robot Expo, (must see spider)
S9 Japans 'Robot of the year'
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