Principles of Applied Engineering & Engineering Essentials

• Design and Modeling

• Automation and Robotics

• Magic of Electrons

• Science of Technology

• Flight and Space

• Engineering and the Environment

• Green Architecture

• Medical Detectives

• Principles of Engineering

• Engineering Essentials

Principles of Engineering & Engineering Essentials is focused on building the skills and knowledge to prepare you for later courses and careers in technology. These are the most important, in-demand jobs in the world. They also happen to be some of the most powerful, interesting, and high paying careers. 

Class Rules         

1. Be respectful: Self, Others and Property

2. Be honest: Academic Integrity/Plagiarism/Citing Sources

3. Be prepared: Come Ready to Learn (on time, with supplies)

Class Dismissal

• I dismiss class; the bell/clock does not.

Computer Usage

Computer use in the classroom is ONLY for assignments given by a teacher. If a student is using a computer for non-academic purposes, consequences are up to the teacher’s discretion.

Materials

You will be responsible for bringing the following materials to class everyday:

Expectations

1. Work hard and complete all assignments on time. Late work will be accepted for 5 days after for 70% credit. 

2. Manage yourself and your materials. 

3. Show respect, especially for classmates, their time, and our equipment.

Grading Policy

Projects and Tests – 60%

Engineering Notebook / Daily Grades - 40%

• Any entry may be graded

• Not all entries will be graded

Restroom/Hall Passes

• Use the restroom between classes

Tardiness

• Be on time to class everyday (In seat, working on warm-up)

Late Work

All work is expected on time in this class.

You are expected to turn in work on the given due date. If you do not have your work when you come into class, it is not complete. You are held responsible to:

Complete the assignment and submit within time frame of the late work due date

Absences/Make-Up Work

It is your responsibility to pick up and/or turn in any missed assignments due while absent from class. Check the class website for missed homework assignments. Assignments must be completed and submitted within a week and a half of returning to school from the absence.

Safety

• We will be doing many projects in class, some of which will involve sharp or hot equipment that could be dangerous if not handled carefully. Specifically we will use cutting tools, hot glue guns, and dial calipers. Students will be expected to follow safe procedures. If they do not, they may be removed from the class and assigned to other electives. 

DISCIPLINE

Consequences Menu:

• Verbal redirect

• Teacher Student conversation (seat change, self reflection station)

• Reflection Station- CMB(TEAMS and HERO)

• 2nd Reflection Station- CMB (TEAMS, HERO, Parent Contact- call and e-mail)

• Referral

 Exiting the class

•    If a student is not interested in this material, or does not feel prepared for this challenge, please speak to me as soon as possible. The schedule change window is very short.

•    If a student is unable to meet the expectations of the class later in the year, they may be removed.

Donations

• Throughout the year we will need assorted odds and ends to make our projects work. If you have what we need, would like to purchase equipment, or have some really interesting technology laying around please get in touch.

• electronics - any toy with a motor, button, sound or light electronics with motors (DVD player, tape player).

• mechanical devices - wind-up toys, toys that move, motors, pumps, pulleys, etc.

• building materials - untreated wood (dowel rods, 1x4s, 2x4s, plywood), PVC

• containers - smallish plastic containers that you would otherwise throw away, like lunch meat boxes.