7th Grade

Automation and Robotics

Students explore robotics and automation as they take on the role of interns, and work in teams to create prototypes to meet the needs of clients. They build and analyze mechanical systems and automate them with programmed input and output devices. Students will remain in the class for 2 quarters (half of a year).

Lesson 1:

Automating Mechanisms

Students explore how gear trains and other mechanisms transfer movement in mechanical systems and design, build, and program automated systems to meet the needs of clients. In the end-of-lesson project, students can choose to design an interactive device to keep pets physically and mentally active, a spinning street sign to warn drivers to slow down and stop, or a high-speed dragster.

Lesson 2:

Sensors and Systems

Students investigate the versatility of an optical sensor as a programmed input device. Students extend their knowledge of mechanisms as they design increasingly complex prototypes to serve the needs of users. In the end-of-lesson project, students connect inputs to outputs through programming to create effective solutions that help their communities.

Lesson 3:

Create and Automate

Students design solutions using an automated mechanical system and the programming necessary for communication between the sensors, motors, and building components. Students pick their own problems or select problems that highlight their creativity and are of service to others. Throughout the unit students reflect on their growing skills and interests and explore careers in the field.

Lesson 1 Activities

1.1 - Welcome Interns!
1.2 - On the Move
1.3 - Rescue Mission
1.4 - Robot Shuffle
1.5 - Looping Shuffles
1.6 - Time to Switch Gears
1.7 - It is Universal
1.8 - Bevel Up
1.9 - Purposeful Design

Lesson 2 Activities

2.1 - Makes Sense
2.2 - Color Coded
2.3 - Follow Me
2.4 - End of the Line2.5 - Helping Hand

Lesson 3 Activity

3.1 - Show Your Skills

Grades Outline

A - 90-100

B - 80-89

C - 70-79

D - 60-69

F - 50-59

MDA (Missing Due to Absence) - Student was absent and a 0 holds until submission

NHI (Not Handed In) - Student did not submit assignment

Assignment Resubmission and Retake Policy

NHIs

Students are expected to turn in ALL assignments and should never have a Not Handed In (NHI) recorded in the gradebook. Assigned work that is not handed in by the due date will be recorded in the gradebook as a code of NHI. The code of NHI equates to a score of zero in the gradebook. Extra opportunities are available for students to make up work through after or before school tutoring, flex schedule, or Saturday school, and at other times designated by the teacher. Late work will be accepted during the unit of study or within 5 days of the completion of the unit of study.

Student Redo/Retake Policy

Students may request a retake for any major assessment in the quarter. To do this, a student must:

Complete a Retake Request Form (linked in their teacher’s Google Classroom) within 5 days of receiving the grade on the test and submit a formal email request to the teacher explaining the rationale for the request. The student should cc the parent and grade level administrator as a part of the formal email request.
Complete the required remediation work before retaking the assessment.
Coordinate with the teacher a time to complete the retake of the assessment.
Students are allowed to retake/redo a major test one time.
Following a re-test, the higher grade will be recorded in the gradebook.

Student Late Work Policy

Any work that is not handed in by the due date will be recorded in the gradebook as a code of NHI. The code of NHI equates to a score of zero in the gradebook.
Students will have five (5) school days from the recording of an NHI in the gradebook to turn in that assignment
Any work missed because of a student absence will be recorded as MDA.
The code of MDA equates to a score of zero in the gradebook and will impact the student’s overall grade until the work is submitted.
Students have five (5) school days after returning from an excused absence to submit missed work.

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