All students in the Robotics Design will apply the principles of design in the creation of mechanical objects. Students explore the development of Engineering, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence as a communication medium to its evolution into the digital realm. All project-based learning activities and learning targets are required to be satisfactorily completed, which include but are not limited to, research, presentations, and journal activities. Instructional delivery is given by the instructor as the facilitator who coordinates, helps, oversees, and encourages the positive progress of all class members. It is important to make students aware that quality work comes with the effective use of class time, following safety measures, following classroom procedures, working in teams, and starting and finishing a task/ assignment.

• Create awareness for quality work, effective use of class time, safety, and organization, following procedures, working in teams and finishing an assigned task.

• Use tools, materials, and processes safely and efficiently; Acquire the ability to evaluate quality work and quality achievement.

• Identify the specific uses for various types of technology and digital resources.

• Use various types of technology devices to perform learning tasks and apply effective strategies and techniques in their writing.

• Communicate effectively about technology with appropriate terminology.

• Discuss and model responsible behaviors when using information and technology.

• Develop and apply positive team and group interaction skills while respecting the instructor and peers.

• Apply critical thinking processes and problem-solving skills to resolve problems.

• Strengthen creative abilities, positive self-image, and individual potential in technology.

• Explore the potential of the Internet as a means of personal learning and the respectful exchange of ideas and products.

Students are expected to bring the following to class each day:

•  One Composition Notebook (Engineering design journals)

•  Writing Utensils (#2 pencils, BLACK ink pens), paper

•  One-Inch 3-Ring Binder

•  Classwork, Homework

•  Hand sanitizer

•  Computer Mouse, Headphones

•  Project (s) and /or multimedia materials 

Engineering design notebooks will be checked throughout the course term.

Safety Agreements serve as an agreement between school and home that safety guidelines/rules will be followed during instruction to ensure students remain safe at all times.

All students will be expected to complete a general safety test, and a series of safety tests on specific tools and equipment:

1. Students must pass appropriate written safety test(s) with a raw score 100%.

2. A safety policy agreement will be provided and will need a signature by a parent or guardian.

3. Students must complete a practical assessment of the equipment. Students can only operate equipment or power tools after the above is done.

STUDENTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND/OR WOODSHOP LABORATORY ACTIVITIES UNTIL THIS SAFETY AGREEMENT IS RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES AND HAS PASSED THE REQUIRED SAFETY TESTS.

The overall letter grade is based on the HCPS grading scale found on the HCPS website. The student/s grade will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

• 35%   Tests/Projects 

• 25%    Quiz

• 30%    Classwork

• 10%    Independent Practice

FULL YEAR COURSE

Below is a summary outline of the course, major projects, and plans for instructional delivery. All students will be required to participate in the topics or units listed. Students will complete challenges and modules through various units or topics. Major course projects may vary.

1-2.  Getting to Know You, PBIS, Lab Introductions, Class Procedures, Safety Procedures & Student Growth Measurement Pre-Assessment, Student Fees, Technical Lettering and Cursive Writing; Technology Student Associations

2-3.  Safety Tests, Technology Student Association (TSA), Engineering Notebook Organization, Workplace Readiness

4-9.  History of Robotics, Electrical Fundamentals, Basic Circuitry, Universal Systems Model, Measurement Systems, Solar Circuit Diagrams

10-12. Sensors: Solar Tracking Arm, Solar Lanterns, TinkerCad Design Modules, 3D Printing

13.  MajorClarity: 21st Century Careers Research

14-15. Block Coding Principles; VEX Robots, Arduino, Flowcharts

16-18.  Microbits, Arduinos, Intro to Robotic Arm Improvements, Engineering Designing and Modeling; 2-D and 3-D Modeling Solutions to Technical Problems; 3D Modeling with On Shape/Inventor

18. Strategic Planning through Industry/Organization Examinations: Planning, Management, Financial Responsibility, Technical/Production Skills, Principles of Technology, Labor Issues, Community Issues, Health, Safety and Environmental Issues Part 1

19-20 Introduction to Robotics: Sensors and Mathematics- Texas Instruments; Block Coding Principles, Variables and Functions: VEX Robot, Arduino

21-22.  We Share Solar Challenge

23-26.  Mechanical, and Fluid Concepts: Kid Wind Challenge, Solar Fountain/Pumping Challenge, Solar Lantern

27-29.  Technology Student Association Competitions, CNC Fundamentals, Drone and Dobot Robotic Arm Programming (Research & Demonstration)

30-32. Design an Autonomous Robotic Arm using 3D Design and Printing

33.  MajorClarity: 21st Century Careers Research

34-35. Strategic Planning through Industry/Organization Examinations: Planning, Management, Financial Responsibility, Technical/Production Skills, Principles of Technology, Labor Issues, Community Issues, Health, Safety and Environmental Issues Part 2

36. Presentations and Demonstrations of Solutions to Technological Problems, Student Growth Measurement Post-Assessment

36. End of Semester Exam