This Pre-Engineering Syllabus is based on PLTW (Project Lead The Way) Guidelines---Aug. 2010 thru June 2011

 Instructors:  ----Ms. Chambers---Computer Lab 123----410-887-1382----   echambers@bcps.org

                   ----Dr. Schwartz---Computer Lab 123----  jschwartz5@bcps.org

AIM Objectives/Indicators link:  http://www.bcps.org/apps/AIMPublic/ReportViewer.aspx?SubjectArea=9&Level=S&Course=5508200&Progress=0

Course Objective:    SWBAT demonstrate competency of basic pre-engineering and engineering vocabulary and design and modeling concepts,

                                along with skills in creating designs with a CAD (computer assisted drawing) tool such as Inventors. 

(The sequence of units below may be changed in order to align with CORE subjects.  Students will gain competency in

all the major Inventor (CAD) applications, along with other technologies.)

Unit I---Aug.- Sept.:  What is engineering vs. science?  (9 CORE technologies and related STEM careers)

Unit II:  Oct.:   STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and measurements, including design measurement

Unit III:  Nov.:   Design and Modeling, using Inventors --- and various sketches:  isometric, orthographic, and point-perspectives

Unit IV:  Dec.:  Design and modeling of a pegboard and mallet 

Unit V:  Jan.:   Design and modeling of a miniature dragster.  Review the importance of working in "engineering teams" to solve problems.

Unit VI:  Feb.:  Design and modeling of a miniature dragster for preparation to cutout from a block and paint. 

                     Continue from Jan. lessons to review constraints, dimensioning, etc.

                     Wiki lesson 1:  Use of cut, hole, chamfer, for dragster design.  Reflect on designs used---click here.

                     Wiki lesson 2:   What is a wiki:  https://woodlawnmslibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/33562936/What-is-a-wiki

                                                Objective:  SWBAT discuss and define what a wiki is and its application to engineering

                                                                 ---after viewing the online video "What is a wiki" in class.

                     Feb. 3, 2011  Objective:  SWBAT complete the design of their dragster in Inventors, including air pocket, wheel axles,

                                                          and main design cuts, chamfers, and fillets. 

                    Feb. 4, 2011 Objective:  SWBAT place their completed dragster into standard assembly file and add the wheels and axles to the assembly package IOT

                    assembly.

                    Feb. 9, 2011 Objective:   SWBAT SAVE their completed dragsters to two TITLE BLOCKS---one with wheels and one without wheels---IOT to prepare

                                                              the dragsters for cutting on wood.     (Create Title Block sheets that are 1:1 in "C".)

                    Feb.  22, 2011 Objective:  SWBAT practice pre-algebra (Level 6 or above) at www.freerice.comIOT DISCUSS in "Add Comments" at least three 

                                                          computations needed to work in CAD andthree math computations needed for MSA math testing (extrapolate).

                                                          (Create your replies in WORD, then copy and paste into the wiki space below after 12:20pm.  Don't hold the

                                                           lock more  than 30-seconds.  Make sure no two answers are the same.  That is, don't repeat what's already been said.)

                                                                          Dictionary at www.dictionary.com

                    Feb. 24, 2011 Objective:   SWBAT complete the assignment above in green and then use www.freerice.com VOCABULARY (Level 23 or higher) to

                                                           practice Vocabulary and then at 12:20PM begin creating a list of five (5) that you would use/need in CAD and five (5)

                                                           words that you think you would need for MSA (extrapolate).                             

                                                                  (Create your replies in WORD, then copy and paste into the wiki space below after 12:20pm.  Don't hold the

                                                                  lock more than 30-seconds.  Make sure no two answers are the same.  That is, don't repeat what's already been said.)

                                                                          Dictionary at www.dictionary.com

                   Feb. 25, 2011 Objective:  SWBAT study and practice building a parachute IOT describe in "Add Comments" what they had to do make their

                                                        parachute fly at this site:   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/mars/parachute.html.

                 Feb. 28, 2011 Objective:  SWBAT complete the two PPTs in their "L" drive folder labeled "MSA."

                                                                If you finsih early you may practive math or lanugage arts at www.freerice.comor practice ATRT. 

Unit VII:  March:    Objective for March 1, 2011:  SWBAT research the possible U.S. federal government shutdown on Monday, take Cornell

                                                                    Notes on the pros and cons (both sides) and then write a half-page BCR/ECR on the issues,

                                                                    turning in both notes and BCR/ECR at the end of the class period.

                            Objective for March 3, 2011---SWBAT study voki design and review a demonstration IOT create a voki of their

                                                                       own that describes themselves and their plans for high school academics.

                            Objective for March 17, 2011---SWBAT review news of the current earthquake/tsunami/nuclear crises in Japan and create

                                                                      a list of both engineering and moral/ethical lessons to be learned from the crises.

                                                         Background:   http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2011/03/world/interactive.nuclear.japan/index.html?hpt=C2 

                            Objective for March 21, 2011---SWBAT review the map of USA nuclear sites---researching at least four---and reporting on which

                                                           ones are old, which ones are close to Maryland, and other pertinent info.

                                                                                http://www.esm.versar.com/pprp/factbook/plantlocations.htm

                                                                Locator:    http://webthing.greenpeaceusa.org/nuclear_locator/

                            Objective for March 22, 2011---SWBAT research and then explain in WORD (and SAVE to the Nuclear "L" drive folder) what the

                                                                          various kinds of energy sources are AND why nuclear energy became so important in our global society.

                                                                          For a start, see list of energy sources at the left of this site:   http://www.energy.gov/energysources/renewables.htm

                                                                          You may use your research skills to locate other online info.  Use WORD to create a one page long document,

                                                                          double-spaced, no more than 12-pt font in Arial or Times New Roman.  Indent, Spellcheck, punctuate, and

                                                                          do not copy and paste.  Your paper must be in your own words.  Plagiarism is an automatic "zero."

                                                                          Work on March, 2011 brochure.....

Unit VIII:  April:   Objective for April 4, 2011:  SWBAT review metric to standard conversions IOT create the WALLHANDLE, MAIN PLATFORM, and

                                                                 TriPLATform for their playground in INVENTORS.

Unit IX:  May:  Programming

            May 11, 2011:   Objective:  SWBAT study the website below IOT describe the various kinds of programmers and their duties/functions.

                                                    http://www.ehow.com/about_5380716_computer-programmer-do.html

           May 18, 2011 --  Objective:  SWBAT to create FIVE (5) questions for their final pre-engineering final.   No questions can be repeated.  Post your questions here.    

https://woodlawnmslibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/40343329/Grade-8-Final-Exam-Questions

Unit X:  June:   Final projects on technology use(s) are due.

Daily schedule:

1.  Enter room quietly, remove only your card from the file sheet, and take your assigned seat.

2.  Begin practice on keyboarding "All The Right Type" (Drill).  You should complete two-three letters of the alphabet each month with a speed of at least 40 WPM.

3.  After 5-10 minutes of practice, check your "L"/student drive folder, reading the objective for the day and planning your work (Guided practice with Ms. Chambers).

4.  Begin work from the "L" drive folder (Independent work)

5.  Listen for further instruction/directions from Ms. Chambers.

6.  Complete work for the day and save to the "L" drive or turn in to Ms. Chambers.  SAVE all work TWICE ("L" drive and "My Documents.)

7.  Log-off, but do not shut down your computer.  (Turn in Exit Ticket, if it is a paper one.)

8.  Leave LMC without talking, en route to next class

Grading Policy:

Classwork:           50%

Assessments:      25%

Homework:          15% (Rarely given*---See below)

Participation:       10%

*All assignments must be completed in class and/or in one of the computer labs.  Make-ups are given only in case of a medical or family situation.

Rules of the Road

1. Students enter the Computer Lab quietly, take their assigned seat, log-in to the computer, and begin their DRILL--which is practice on “All the Right Type”.  Graded keyboarding tests are given monthly.

    2.   All class work is saved online in the student drive (“L” Drive folder) and in each student’s “MY DOCUMENTS” folder.

          Because of the importance of appropriate saving of info, grades will be lowered if the DUAL saves are not done.

     3.   Students do not leave their computer seats without permission.

     4.   Students do not go to web sites other than what the class in working on.  Surfing to any other site is considered an “inappropriate action,” and will result in an  

           automatic “0” grade for that day.  Repeated offenses will result in calls home, removal from computers, and lower grades.

     5.   Students should check their “L” drive folder each day for their assignments for the day, and then SAVE their work in both folders.