Mechatronics, Engineering & Technology
Units & Lessons
2/2/2024 - Like all my projects, this is a "Work in Progress", but I'm in the process of "Flipping" all my Unit and Lesson... I'm still working on this and there is a lot of work to do. Let me know (TopClown@STEAMClown.org) what lessons you would like to see done next.
2021 -2022 School Year - The was my plan all along, but then COVID-19 crashed the party, and all education got pushed into the "Distance Learning Pool"... Lucky I could kinda swim. Anyway, the updated and Flipped Units and Lesson Plans will show up organized here... Promises... I just have to find some time... and the 2021 -2022 school year is about to start... Wait... the 2022-2023 year just started... Time I need more TIME. If you have a question, suggestions, or want to get source, please reach out and introduce your self through email jim.The.STEAM.Clown@gmail.com or LinkedIn
I'm also going through an update to move my content to this Mechatronics Engineering Google Site and integrate it into the Canvas LMS that my school is using. So my goal is to create lessons that are presented here on this Google site, but also have presentations and PDFs on a Google drive, AND have class assignment content in Canvas and My Google Class Room... I'm still trying to figure out how to manage my "source". Lecture Presentations will tend to stay in Google Slides, and I'll have some content in PDF. Quizzes and Assessments will be a mix... sorry... I will probably be implementing most of these in Canvas first, and then porting them back to my Google classroom. (Edit: For 2022-2023, I'm going to work on getting content as published lesson on this Google site)
And, just for fun, here is a Curriculum Development Time Tracker, that I probably will only get about a 1/3 of my time tracked... just to show how much time Curriculum development really takes.
Overview and Introduction:
Welcome to Mechatronics Engineering. This class is a High School Engineering class.
Mechatronics is a year-long, 519-hour Laboratory Science course focusing on the scientific principles of physics, energy conservation, electronic sensing, computerized data acquisition, and automated process control. This Mechatronics Engineering course is designed to introduce students to the growing field of Mechatronics. Mechatronics is a blending of electrical and mechanical engineering & design. It is a study of the design of "intelligent" systems in which mechanization and control, requiring sensing, actuation, and computation are combined to achieve improved product quality and performance.
In this inquiry-grounded, project-based learning course, students act as engineers, designing, analyzing, and building systems that automate industrial processes. Students will engage in interdisciplinary learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through a hands-on, project-based approach. Students who complete this curriculum will have the understanding of mechanical and electronic systems.
Students will learn how to analyze and debug mechanical assemblies, motors and control systems. Students will learn the function of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and other programmable devices. Students will receive introductory level exploratory instruction on topics including proper use of hand tools, machinery tools, print reading, robotics, pneumatics, electrical control, basic concepts of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), and real world applications of these concepts. Depth of knowledge will be demonstrated through a series of projects starting with research and initial design and culminating with the completion of a build project that is geared toward solving real-world problems. Class projects will include robotics, industrial automation, industrial process control, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems. Essentially, activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community.
The focus of this program is to educate and train a new generation of students who understand both mechanical and electrical systems that make up an industrial manufacturing and robotic infrastructure. Mechatronics is designed to prepare students for employment in the manufacturing industry. Upon completion, students may be employed in Mechatronics and Electronics related career paths, in engineering, industrial packaging, maintenance, and robotic systems.
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Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.
I'm still working on this Unit... This will continue to be developed and taught for the 2021-2022 school year
Unit Topics and Lessons
Unit 1 - Class Introduction
Unit - Mechatronics, Engineering & Technology Introduction: (SVCTE Mechatronics Engineering Class Introduction)
This Module and lesson are all about introducing your teacher, the class, and class norms. It's more about how to "be" in class, rather than Engineering content. You will learn about Mr. Burnham, the SVCTE Mechatronics class, make a Name Tag, talk about your Super Power, and get bin...
Unit - Mechatronics, Engineering & Technology Lessons & Labs:
Content TBD
Unit - Safety In Engineering Environments
Classroom Equipment Safety
Classroom Equipment Safety
Content TBD
Unit 2 - Career Readiness & Career Soft Skills
Unit - Career Readiness
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Toshiba - ExploraVision
Unit Home Page - ExploraVision Overview
Introduction to ...
Unit - Next Flex - Flex Factor
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Linked In
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit 3 - Manufacturing Technology Introduction
Unit - Computing Hardware & IT Fundamentals
Content TBD
Electronics, AC/DC, Logic
Unit- AC / DC Electronics Fundamentals
Content TBD
Unit - Digital Logic Fundamentals
Content TBD
Programming, Coding, Internet of Things (IoT), Microcontrollers, Microprocessors...
Unit - Why Code? Introduction To Programming
Content TBD
Introduction to Coding and the Career or Programming
Unit - Programming - Scratch like Coding
(Revolution Robotics)
(Revolution Robotics)
Content TBD
Introduction to Coding and the Career or Programming
This Unit is all about using the Arduino micro-controller and the C++ programming language
Arduino Resource Page <-- This will have the Arduino Specific hardware and software sketches.
C++ <-- This is where you will find resources or lesson plans for C++ specific, (not run on an Arduino),where you are using a PC with GCC or an online compiler to run the code
Arduino Micro Controller & C++ Programming Language (old non-flipped links)
Unit - Programming - Micro Bit: (Micro Python)
Content TBD
Introduction to Coding and the Career or Programming
Unit - Programming - Linux
Content TBD
Introduction to Linux and Command Line Coding
Unit - Programming - Python / Raspberry Pi
This Unit is all about using the Raspberry Pi Microprocessor and the Python programming language
This Unit covers the Raspberry Pi and the Python Programming language
Raspberry Pi Resource Page <-- this is Pi hardware specific.
Python Programming Language Resource, Lessons and Code Page <-- This is where you will find the lessons and lectures covering the Python modules, lectures and labs we cover in class
Unit - Programming - Web Coding
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP & Web Dev
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP & Web Dev
Content TBD
Introduction to Coding and the Career or Programming
Artificial Intelligence...
Unit - Artificial Intelligence Introduction
Content TBD
Introduction to Coding and the Career or Programming
Unit - Artificial Intelligence - AI Club
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Programming - Jetson Nano
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Programmable Logic Controllers & Industrial Controllers
Unit - Programmable Logic Controllers
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Robotic Theory & Industrial & Manufacturing Equipment
Unit - Introduction To Robotics
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Robot Motors
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Classroom Robots
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Robot Operating System
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - FANUC Robot Introduction
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Mechanical 3D Design & Printing
Unit - TinkerCAD & Browser Based CAD
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Classroom 3D Printers
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Math & Physics
Unit - Mathematics For Technology
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit - Physics For Technology
Content TBD
Introduction to ...
Unit 2 - Career Readiness & Career Soft Skills
Reference & Resources:
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