THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 9 and 10. See below for details.
September 21 – November 30, 2026 (10 lessons)
Every Monday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
* Please note there is no lesson on October 12 (Thanksgiving Day).
Maximum 16 students; minimum 4 students. 1 teacher and 1 assistant will be arranged for each class.
$TBA
This program offering to Grade 9 and 10 students (Galileo Technic) is an advanced program that delves deep into comprehensive mechanical engineering principles, allowing students to explore new engineering terms through building complex models. Each lesson introduces a distinct machine or concept that embodies specific mechanical principles and their applications in real-world scenarios.
This program is an advanced STEAM program for in-depth understanding and the program objectives are to:
build on foundational concepts from Bricks Challenge.
cover complex engineering and mechanical principles, which explores topics like kinematic chains, mechanical coordination, oscillation sequencing, and advanced dear systems.
foster the ability to analyse a machine's operation before building troubleshooting mechanical issues, and optimizing efficiency.
bridge the gap between theory and practice by explaining physical, mathematical, and technical aspects of natural phenomena (e.g. centre of gravity, potential/ kinetic energy).
utilize practical examples with models to make learning engaging.
focus on mechanics, complex gear systems, and motion conversions.
expand scope to encompass intricate mechanical structures.
design for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of mechanics and engineering.
act as a natural progression for those completing interlocutory STEAM courses.
Program Overview
1. Gear-shifting: To introduce the gear-shifting system and how to calculate the transmission ratio.
2. Speed-increasing: To introduce the standard speed-increasing transmission and dual speed-increasing transmission.
3. Symmetry and Asymmetry: To introduce symmetrical and asymmetrical structures.
4. Angular Momentum: To introduce the law of angular momentum and Gyroscope.
5. Mechanical Force Control: To introduce how mechanical force control can prevent machine from breaking due to excess force.
6. Circular to Linear Motion: To introduce the conversion of rotation movement to a back-and-forth movement.
7. Kinematic Chain: To introduce the notion of a kinematic chain.
8. Oscillation Mechanism: To introduce how to create an oscillation together with the concept of a kinematic chain.
9. 3-Bar Oscillation Mechanism: To introduce 3-bar oscillation mechanism as a step-up of the oscillation mechanism.
10. Universal Joint: To introduce universal joint and the application in rotating axles.
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IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.
To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.
THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO GRADES 9 and 10. See below for details.
September 21 – November 30, 2026 (10 lessons)
Every Monday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
* Please note there is no lesson on October 12 (Thanksgiving Day).
Maximum 16 students; minimum 4 students. 1 teacher and 1 assistant will be arranged for each class.
$TBA
This program offering to Grade 9 and 10 students (Galileo Technic) is an advanced program that delves deep into comprehensive mechanical engineering principles, allowing students to explore new engineering terms through building complex models. Each lesson introduces a distinct machine or concept that embodies specific mechanical principles and their applications in real-world scenarios.
This program is an advanced STEAM program for in-depth understanding and the program objectives are to:
build on foundational concepts from Bricks Challenge.
cover complex engineering and mechanical principles, which explores topics like kinematic chains, mechanical coordination, oscillation sequencing, and advanced dear systems.
foster the ability to analyse a machine's operation before building troubleshooting mechanical issues, and optimizing efficiency.
bridge the gap between theory and practice by explaining physical, mathematical, and technical aspects of natural phenomena (e.g. centre of gravity, potential/ kinetic energy).
utilize practical examples with models to make learning engaging.
focus on mechanics, complex gear systems, and motion conversions.
expand scope to encompass intricate mechanical structures.
design for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of mechanics and engineering.
act as a natural progression for those completing interlocutory STEAM courses.
Program Overview
1. Gear-shifting: To introduce the gear-shifting system and how to calculate the transmission ratio.
2. Speed-increasing: To introduce the standard speed-increasing transmission and dual speed-increasing transmission.
3. Symmetry and Asymmetry: To introduce symmetrical and asymmetrical structures.
4. Angular Momentum: To introduce the law of angular momentum and Gyroscope.
5. Mechanical Force Control: To introduce how mechanical force control can prevent machine from breaking due to excess force.
6. Circular to Linear Motion: To introduce the conversion of rotation movement to a back-and-forth movement.
7. Kinematic Chain: To introduce the notion of a kinematic chain.
8. Oscillation Mechanism: To introduce how to create an oscillation together with the concept of a kinematic chain.
9. 3-Bar Oscillation Mechanism: To introduce 3-bar oscillation mechanism as a step-up of the oscillation mechanism.
10. Universal Joint: To introduce universal joint and the application in rotating axles.
_________________________________________
IMPORTANT: Please review PCA’s Extra-Curricular Programs Policy BEFORE registering.
To avoid any scheduling conflicts, here is the TIMETABLE at-a-glance.
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