Classroom Management Plans
Classroom Champs Plans
Monday, January 23rd
**1st day of the 3rd Quarter**
**Please finish up your Pegboard Project and print out your pictures with the dimensions**
**Pegboards can be worked on during ASP, lunch, and recess**
1. 1.5.9 Playground Project expectations
-Identify your role as a teammate
2. PLEASE BE SURE TO CREATE A "NEW FOLDER" FOR YOUR PLAYGROUND PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES
3. Please be sure to sign up all group members today
4. Next week....your group will work together to design an improved playground
-modify existing parts....add parts....remove parts....add decals....YOU WILL BUILD YOUR SCALED MODEL FIRST.....THEN GROUP MEMBERS WILL WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD YOUR OWN CREATION!!!!
Tuesday, January 24th
**Please finish-up with your Pegboard project.....that grade will be entered tomorrow
3D Printed Playground....
1. Class Discussion: What makes an effective team?
2. Worktime....continue working on all "14" part-ipt files
3. Team Playground Project.....look over some of the examples provided in the link below and begin brainstorming and creating thumbnail sketches of possible modifications and improvements for your 3D scaled model, which will begin next week
Team Playground Assignment
Wednesday, January 25th
Sorry.....NO SCHOOL TODAY.....DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Thursday, January 26th
**Pegboard grades will be put into Skyward by the end of the day tomorrow**
1. Workday......KEEP WORKING ON THOSE "PARTS".....you may also come in during ASP, recess, and/or lunch starting today
**GOAL: 90% OF THE PART FILES SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE DAY TOMORROW**
2. Assignment: Keep working on your "thumbnail sketches" for next week's 3D scaled model playground project
-you will be sharing this with your team next week
Friday, January 27th
**Pegboard grades will be in Skyward by the end of the day
1. 90% (12 of the 14) part files should be done by the end of the day!!!
2. Please start your assemblies on Monday.....work on your assignment for Wednesday
3. Assignment: Please have your 3D scaled model "thumbnail sketches" ready for
next Wednesday's class!!!!!
Monday, January 30th
**Please make arrangements in order to finish your "Pegboard" Engineering Notebook**
1. Once you finish all your "ipt" files, you may begin the "iam" files...there will be "3" sub assemblies to complete before you begin the final assembly
2. Change.....I have made some modification to the spiral slide.....SO DOWNLOAD THIS PIECE INTO YOUR "PLAYGROUND - FOLDER"......IT CAN BE FOUND IN MY INVENTOR FOLDER AND THEN IN THE PLAYGROUND FOLDER
3. Complete your assemblies in the following order:
a. Monkey Bars.....this takes awhile.....a lot of pieces
b. Next, the Tri - Plate forms......this includes the climbing wall and all the handles
c. Now, attach the Monkey Bars to the Tri -Plate form assembly
d. Next, attach your Tunnel slide to the main plate form
e. Finally, attach your Spiral slide to the tri - plate form and add in your crayon poles
4. I would like to grade finished product this Friday
5. Assignment: Have your "thumbnail sketches" ready to present this Wednesday.....YOUR GROUP WILL COMPLETE THE "DECISION MATRIX"
Tuesday, January 31st
**ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES SHOULD BE OFF AND AWAY**
**If you turned in your Pegboard - Engineering notebook, I have graded it**
**Please make arrangements in order to complete your pegboard project
1. Workday......make sure you follow the order of assemblies given yesterday....found above
2. If you are ready to place the crayon poles, I have a handout in my Playground folder....FOLLOWING THOSE STEPS AND YOU SHOULD BE FINE
3. Assignment: Everyone should have their thumbnail sketches for their 3D model finished and ready to share with their group members for tomorrow!!!!
Wednesday, February 1st
**I have updated grades on Skyward, so please check if you have turned in any work**
1. 3D - Scaled thumbnail sketches......please meet with your group in order to complete the "Decision Matrix"
-Please refer to the example that discussed in class
2. Once you have completed item #1, please continue to work on your Inventor Playground
3. Assignment: Inventor Playgrounds are due this Friday
Thursday, February 2nd
**PLEASE TURN IN YOUR GROUP'S DECISION MATRIX PACKET**
**Time is of the essence.....please turn-in any pegboard material (inserted into your Engineering Notebook)!!!**
1. Does your group have your 3D - scaled playground packet turned in?????
2. Workday.....TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE 1.5.9 PLAYGROUND INVENTOR BUILD
Friday, February 3rd
**IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE RE-START YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU LOG IN TODAY.....THIS SHOULD HOPEFULLY SOLVE THE PRINTER PROBLEM!!!**
1. This is it.....this is the last full workday for your Inventor Playgrounds
-I WILL GRADE THESE PLAYGROUNDS ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY OF NEXT WEEK
2. Please watch the tutorial I provided on how to send ipt-part files and iam-assembly files
-THIS VIDEO CAN BE FOUND IN THE MY PLAYGROUND FOLDER!!!!
3. Please have the following items printed and placed into your Engineering Notebook:
-all "14" ipt - part files with dimensions.....PLEASE BE SURE TO SIZE DOWN EACH PICTURE
-also include a picture of your "FINAL ASSEMBLY"....REFER TO MY ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK
Monday , February 6th
**All Inventor Playgrounds will be graded this Thursday, SO PLEASE PLACE ON THE FRONT SHELF WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETED**
Morning Classes:
1. Today is your 1st full workday for your 3D-scaled playground project
-make sure you are communicating with your teammates.....EVERYONE SHOULD UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLE AND WHAT EXPECTATIONS ARE REQUIRED OF YOU
Afternoon Classes:
-ONCE YOU HAVE FINALIZED THE DIMENSIONS OF EACH PIECE, ESTABLISH A "SCALE" THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE SPACE PROVIDED
Afternoon Classes
1. Today is your last full workday on the Inventor Playground
Tuesday, February 7th
**Please check your grades on Skyward.....I am still missing some Pegboard projects**
**Inventor Playground projects will be graded this Thursday**
1. Could everyone please take the "7th Grade Learners Survey" before you begin working today?? SECRET WORD IS.... student
2. Workday #2......Friday is your last workday for your 3D model
-USE THE DIAL CALIPERS IF YOU NEED TO FIND A DECIMAL MEASURE.....REMEMBER HOWEVER THAT A CALIPER ONLY MEASURES UP TO 6 INCHES
3. My room will be open this Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm if you would like to work with your team
4. Your final Inventor test will be next Friday.....Details will be forth coming
Wednesday, February 8th
**EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE TODAY**
**My room will be open this Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.....Project worktime**
1. Workday #3.....since this a half day, you will have half of the day to work together on Monday.....ALL PROJECTS WILL BE DISPLAYED BY THE END OF CLASS ON MONDAY OF NEXT WEEK
Thursday, February 9th
**My room will be open this Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm**
**Please see me if you have not finished your Pegboard Project**
Morning Classes.....this is workday # 3.5 for you.....you have 2.5 days remaining....STAY ORGANIZED AND COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER!!!!
1. If you need any special items/materials please see me
2. Please only take materials as you need them.....BE MINDFUL OF OTHERS!!!
3. I have larger pieces of foam board available....see me
4. You are allowed to take materials home if your group has fallen behind
Afternoon classes.....this is your 1st full workday.....you have 4 days remaining
1. Be sure to pick-up a 20 x 15 board
2. Your group must first complete the "3D Playground Pieces/Assembly" chart
Friday, February 10th
**Remember....my room will be open this Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.....PLEASE USE THE SIDE DOOR THAT IS FOUND ON THE NORTH WALL OF MY ROOM**
1. Your Inventor Playgrounds are due today....The Engineering Notebook assignment is a 36 point grade
2. Morning Classes.....This will be considered workday #4 for you.....Meaning that your project must be completed by the end of class on Monday
3. Afternoon Classes....This is workday # 2 for you.....Meaning your projects must be completed by the end of class on Wednesday of next week
Monday, February 13th
**THANK YOU TO ALL THE STUDENTS THAT CAME IN TO WORK YESTERDAY....EVERYONE DID A GREAT JOB**
**Playground Engineering Notebook grades will be in Skyward by tomorrow**
1. Please look over the "Inventor Assessment"....I will go into more detail tomorrow
Morning Classes......this is your last full workday
-you are allowed to work on this project during recess and lunch
-be sure to prepare your Playground Assembly description Board (This is what people will be reading).....I NEED THE ACTUAL AND SCALED DIMENSIONS.....USE THIS EXAMPLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE.....3D Playground Assembly Chart
Afternoon classes.....this is your third workday.....your projects are due Wednesday
Assignment: Start preparing for next Monday's Inventor test
Tuesday, February 14th
**Inventor Playground grades will be entered into Skyward today**
**3D Scaled Playgrounds will be graded this Friday**
**I have posted the Badger Engineering Camp information out in the hallway and have also link their homepage link to bottom of this page.....Please look over...this is great opportunity...Badger Engineering Camp Registration
**Please look over the 3D Playground grading rubric....it is a 40 point grade**
Morning Classes:
1. Worktime @ your computers....please work on the following
-show me how much of your Inventor Playground in have completed.....I can at least issue you a partial grade until you finish
-Work on your 3D playground Inventor build....you only have to build your assembly
2. You may take the 2nd half of class in order to finalize and display your project
Afternoon classes:
1. This is your 4th full workday
2. Tomorrow is your last full workday in class
Assignment: Continue to work on your Inventor pieces....the Final Test is Monday, February 20th
Wednesday, February 15th
**PLTW Playground grades have been uploaded onto Skyward.....YOU NEED TO SHOW WHAT YOU HAVE FINISHED SO I CAN GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR WHAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED**
**I will be grading your 3D playground Friday during class.....SO ALL PROJECTS MUST BE UP**
**HERE IS THE REGISTRATION FORM......Badger Engineering Camp Registration Form
Morning Classes.......Workday....so please follow in this order
1. I need some student testimonials for my STEM/PLTW brochure.....If you willing please refer to the link below.....thank you
2. STEM Achieve: "Bring Rooms to Life"
3. Get your 3D model displayed in the hallway
4. Start creating your 3D model in Inventor
5. Continue to develop your "3" pieces for Monday's Inventor Assessment.....YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR DRAWINGS FIRST!!!
Afternoon Classes......THIS IS WORKDAY #5.....YOUR PROJECT SHOULD BE DISPLAYED BY THIS FRIDAY
Assignment: Continue to work on your Inventor pieces....the Final Test is Monday, February 20th
-I will be checking your progress tomorrow!!!
Thursday, February 16th
**All 3D scaled projects should be displayed by tomorrow**
Morning Classes:
1. Part modeling.....Your groups 3D scaled playground
-YOU SHOULD ONLY CREATE YOUR ASSIGNED PARTS AND ASSEMBLY.....YOU THEN WILL SHARE YOUR "IPT" AND "IAM" FILES VIA E-MAIL
-DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8TH.....YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO DISPLAY FOR STEM NIGHT
2. Second half of class you may prep your model for display
3. Continue to develop your pieces for Monday's Inventor assessment.....PLEASE SHOW ME YOUR SKETCHES BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY
Afternoon Classes:
1. Discuss Monday's Inventor Assessment.....worktime
2. Last "20" minutes you may prep your project for display
Assignment: Continue to work on your Inventor pieces....the Final Test is Monday, February 20th
Friday, February 17th
**ALL PROJECTS MUST BE DISPLAYED BY THE END OF THE DAY**
Workday:
1. Please watch the video entitled "Screen Recording".....it is found in my Read folder.....please practice this procedure so that you are ready for Monday's assessment
2. Work on your "3" pieces for Monday's assessment
3. Finalize your 3D scaled models
Monday, February 20th
**3D Playgrounds will be graded tomorrow**
1. Test Day.....Inventor Assessment
-10 points.....Your orthographics for your "3" pieces
-20 points.....Your screen record video
-5 points.....hardcopy of your final assembly (snip a picture a paste onto word and print out....please be sure to put your name on the piece)
2. See me when you are finished
3. The rest of the week you will have time with your group in order to complete your Inventor playground.....THIS SHOULD BE READY TO DISPLAY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8TH
Tuesday, February 21st
**If you were absent yesterday, please get a pass in order to complete your Inventor Assessment video during ASP, recess, and lunch**
**I will be pulling students out into the hallway tomorrow to grade your portion of the playground**
**If you have not printed out your final assembly for the Inventor final, please do so and turn in......I AM GRADING YOUR OTHORGRAPHICS AND FINAL ASSEMBLY TODAY DURING CLASS**
1. The next "3" days are workdays.....work with your group in order to complete your Inventor playground.....THESE SHOULD BE DONE FOR YOU TO DISPLAY ON MARCH 8TH
2. Couple new skills to consider while your are building......Loft and Sweep Tools
3. EXTRA CREDIT: (2 options)
-Puzzle Cube
-Pizza Cutter
Wednesday, February 22nd
**IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE INVENTOR VIDEO ASSESSMENT, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO DO SO**
1. 3D scaled playground rubric directions:
-name in the upper right corner
-project number in the upper left corner with short description of what you built
-self evaluate yourself.....place an "x" in the appropriate column
-I will grade these after school and put into Skyward tomorrow morning
2. Workday.....Inventor playgrounds
Thursday, February 23rd
**PLEASE CHECK YOUR GRADE ON SKYWARD......IF THERE IS AN ERROR PLEASE SEE ME**
Workday......Your 3D scaled playground should be created in Inventor.....THIS SHOULD BE READY BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8TH
Assignment: Start preparing for your STEM/PLTW interview
Friday, February 24th
NO SCHOOL.....ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF
Monday, February 27th
**3D scaled playgrounds will be judged by your 7th grade teachers tomorrow**
1. Wednesday, March 8th is our STEM night....you are not required to attend; however, you are highly encouraged to show case what you have learned to whomever you bring
2. Course 2 - Automation/Robotics.....you need to put in the leg work....just like you did for Inventor
-Lesson #1 is to complete the VEX "Motion" parts assignment
-This lesson can be found in my teacher's folder.....in the Automation Robotics folder
-Once this lesson is completed, I must initial and you may move onto lesson #2
Assignment:Your STEM/PLTW testimonial
It is always important to know "WHY" you are studying something.....watch the following video....Wisconsin Students
-You need to create at least "1" good paragraph, which outlines your experiences thru this course.....the good and maybe the not so good
-your paragraph should have @ least "5" sentences (1 topic sentence, 3 supporting details, and a concluding sentence)
-YOU WILL SHARE THIS PARAGRAPH ON VIDEO TAPE THIS THURSDAY!!!!....SO HAVE A ROUGH DRAFT READY BY THIS WEDNESDAY!!!
Tuesday, February 28th
1. Please have your STEM/PLTW paragraph ready for tomorrow......YOU WILL BE PEER EDITING WITH SOMEONE
2. Finish lesson #1....VEX "Motion" parts.....short quiz to follow....not graded....SECRET WORD IS ON THE FRONT BOARD
3. Now, start lesson #2....VEX "Structural" parts....short quiz to follow
Assignment: Your STEM/PLTW testimonial paragraph
Wednesday, March 1st
1. Please have out your STEM/PLTW paragraphs.....THIS IS A 10 POINT PARTICIPATION GRADE.....IF YOU ARE NOT DONE PLEASE LOG ONTO YOUR COMPUTER AND CONTINUE WORKING ON THE VEX LESSONS (1, 2, AND 3)
-peer editing
2. Tomorrow you will be sharing your testimonial on video.....SO PLEASE PREPARE AND REMEMBER TO ALWAYS INTRODUCE YOURSELF WHEN YOU ARE SPEAKING TO PEOPLE
-Example to use:my name is (your name), and I am currently a 7th grade PLTW student in Mr. Knetter's Design and Modeling and Automation/Robotics class
3. Finish lesson #2......then take Lesson #2 quiz.....secret word is on the front board
4. Now, start Lesson #3....found in the Automation/Robotics folder
-have me initial and then you may take the quiz
5. If you finish with lessons 1,2,and 3 and have also completed all "3" practice tests, please continue to work on YOUR 3D scaled playground on Inventor
-REMEMBER.....WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHOW THIS NEXT WEDNESDAY DURING STEM NIGHT
Thursday, March 2nd
1. Make sure you have a printed copy of your paragraph.....we will start filming today.....continue tomorrow and finish on Monday if need be
2. Lessons 1, 2, and 3 should be finished today.....when you have all "3" lessons completed and initialed, please staple together and I WILL COLLECT TOMORROW BEFORE THE TEST!!!.....20 POINT HOMEWORK GRADE
3. Make sure you have taken all "3" practice....I HAVE BEEN RECORDING YOUR SCORES....& I HAVE OPEN ALL "3" TESTS IN ORDER FOR YOU TAKE AS MANY RETAKES AS YOU WANT TODAY!!!!!
4. Now, work on your 3D Inventor playground......YOU WILL WANT TO DISPLAY THIS ON WEDNESDAY FOR STEM NIGHT
Assignment: Please study for tomorrow's Vex Parts Test......40 points (THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO EARN A SCORE OF 34 OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO PASS!!!!)
Friday, March 3rd
**PLAYGROUND RESULTS ARE POSTED IN THE HALLWAY**
1. Finish up with the STEM videos
2. If you need to finish Vex lessons 1, 2, or 3 please see
3. VEX parts test.....40 points.....you may take this test "3" times during class today......a score of 34 or higher is passing!!!!
Secret Words:
parts3
parts4
parts5
parts7
parts8
parts9
4. Practice VEX build.....refer to the handout provided
Monday, March 6th
**Remember, parent teacher conferences are this evening from 5:00 - 7:30**
1. I have updated Skyward.....IF YOU DID NOT PASS THE VEX PARTS TEST, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO DO SO!!!......REMEMBER, THIS WAS A PASS / FAIL TEST!!!!
2. If you have not filmed your testimonial, we must complete today
3. Your agenda is the following for today: TODAY'S VOLUME IS @ A "1"!!!!
Step #1: Complete the one page handout call "Understanding Mechanism"
-the power point can be found in my teacher's folder.....Automation / Robotics.....Mechanism Introduction
-Understanding Mechanisms.....Steps 1 and 2
Step #2: THIRD PERIOD ONLY.....I NEED ALL THE MOTION, ELECTRICAL, AND STRUCTURAL PIECES PUT BACK FOR ALL THE MECHANISM BUILDS.....THANK YOU I APPRECIATE IT!!!
-ODD NUMBERS WILL ALWAYS PLACE ITEMS BACK UP FRONT!!!!!
-EVEN NUMBERS WILL ALWAYS PLACE ITEMS BACK IN THE STORE ROOM!!!!!
Step #3: Start working on the "Simple Mechanism Checklist"...EVERYONE HAS TO START WITH A "SIMPLE GEAR TRAIN"....THAN ANSWER THE ACCOMPANYING QUESTIONS
-PLEASE HAVE ME INITIAL WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED EACH BUILD
Tuesday, March 7th
**Please check your grades on Skyward.....I recently posted your STEM/PLTW testimonials.....IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOURS, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO COMPLETE DURING RECESS AND LUNCH TODAY ONLY!!!
PLEASE HAVE OUT BOTH HANDOUTS FROM YESTERDAY
1. Quick Review....Mechanisms.....Remember, all my powerpoints can be found in my teacher's folder.....Automation / Robotics.....Mechanism Introduction
What are the "ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS" to know for each build????
-Identify the "Input and Output"
-Be able to describe the the type of motion
-Is the input power reversible
-Is the flow of power reversible
-What is its function
-Real world application
2. Worktime.........WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS OVER THE NEXT "7" DAYS???
-EVERYONE STARTS WITH A SIMPLE GEAR TRAIN AND THAN MOVES ONTO A GEAR TRAIN WITH AN IDLER
-Once these "2" mechanisms are built and checked off, you may proceed in any order
Assignment: Starting working again on your extra credit notebook
Wednesday, March 8th
**STEM NIGHT IS TONIGHT.....4:30 - 7:30**
-Please log onto a computer in order to display your projects
-Winning design will be printing in the hallway
-Robotics items will also be in the hallway
**TODAY IS AN EARLY RELEASE....PLEASE REFER TO THE SHORTENED SCHEDULE**
3rd Period: 8:56 - 9:27
4th Period: 9:29 - 9:57
5th Period: 10:01 - 10:31
7th Period: 10:53 - 11:03
8th Period: 11:05 - 11:35
9th Period: 11:37 - 12:08
Lunch - 12:10 - 12:30
1. Workday.....Once you finish the "Simple Gear Train", move onto the "Gear Train with Idler"
-Remember, I need must check off each build!!!
Thursday, March 9th
**THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT WAS ABLE TO ATTEND LAST NIGHT**
**EXTRA 3/32 HEX DRIVERS AND 5/64 HEX DRIVERS CAN FOUND ON THE CART**
1. Build 1 is the "Simple Gear train".....Build 2 is the "Gear Train with Idler"
2. Once you finish those two, YOU MAY PROCEED IN ANY ORDER
-PLEASE REMEMBER.....I MUST SIGN OFF ON YOUR MECHANISMS SHEET
3. Helpful resource.....Understanding Mechanisms Powerpoint.....found in my teachers folder.....use this aid in the building process!!!!
4. Test: The Mechanism test is next Friday......SO KEEP WORKING ON YOUR EXTRA CREDIT NOTEBOOK
Friday, March 10th
**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED....UPHAM WOODS (IN WISCONSIN DELLS) IS HOSTING A STEM CAMP......MAY 5TH AND 6TH.....$70.00 FEE INCLUDES LODGING AND MEALS.....PLEASE REFER TO THE LINK FOUND BELOW!!!
1. Everyone should have 3 to 4 builds completed by the end of today
2. The "yellow" 5/64 hex drivers are about worn out.....so you should find one in your clear tackle box.....or there are some on cart.....top row
3. If you do not have time to start a new build, please go thru the powerpoint in order to complete the mechanism questions, or search on-line for "real world applications" of each mechanism
Monday, March 13th
1. Mechanism Test is moved to next Monday
2. Please log onto your computer and complete the Mechanism questions......THIS POWERPOINT CAN BE FOUND IN MY TEACHERS READ FOLDER.....AUTOMATION/ROBOTICS......MECHANISM INTRODUCTION
-Understanding Mechanisms Part 1 and 2
3. 2.1 Automation/Robotics vocabulary sheet is due next Monday.....EVERYONE NEEDS TO COMPLETE A QUIZLET ACTIVITY
Tuesday, March 14th
**Great Job everyone!!!! The play was fantastic!!!!**
1. Workday.....after each build, please have me initial your mechanism sheet
-IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO BUILD WITHOUT A BASEPLATE
2. To ensure completion of each build, you may team up with a partner in order to complete all "12" builds
Wednesday, March 15th
1. Please do not remove the "lock bearings" that I have placed on the "cams"
2. Workday.....remember to work with a partner......this will allow you to work faster
-ALL MECHANISMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY THIS FRIDAY......THIS WILL BE A "24 POINT" HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
-YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BUILD WITHOUT A BASE PLATE.....MANY OF THEM ARE ALREADY ACCOUNTED FOR
3. If you finish early you may start working on the Inventor - Pizza Cutter project
Thursday, March 16th
1. Workday.....all mechanisms must be completed by the end of the day tomorrow!!!!
2. NO PASSES TODAY DURING ASP - YOU WILL BE WORKING ON ALEKS
3. I will have a practice "Mechanisms" quiz on-line tomorrow
Friday, March 17th
**PLEASE FIND TIME TODAY TO TAKE THE PRACTICE "MECHANISM" TEST......QUESTIONS WILL BE VERY SIMILAR ON MONDAY......A SUMMARY AND ANSWER KEY WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU COMPLETE**
1. This is the last "full" workday to work on the "12" mechanism.......THIS IS A 24 POINT HOMEWORK GRADE
-I WILL COLLECT THIS HANDOUT ON MONDAY BEFORE THE TEST
-IF YOU NEED MORE TIME TO BUILD, I WILL BE IN MY ROOM THIS SUNDAY FROM 1:00 PM UNTIL 3:00 PM
2. Practice Test can be found below......THIS TEST WILL BE OPEN THRU SUNDAY NIGHT.......SECRET WORDS ARE:
-mechanism3
-mechanism4
-mechanism5
-mechanism7
-mechansim8
-mechanism9
3. Assignment: (1) Extra Credit is due Monday before the test......(2) Your 2.1 Automation / Robotics vocabulary Quizlet is also due Monday, March 20th
Monday, March 20th
**THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME IN YESTERDAY**
**This Friday is the end of the 3rd quarter......the last "2" grades will be the "Simple Mechanism" checklist & the "Simple Mechanism" test
1. Please turn-in your "Simple Mechanism Checklist"....this is a 24 pt grade
-IF YOU WANT TO FINISH, YOU MUST COMPLETE DURING ASP, LUNCH, AND/OR RECESS....ALL SCORES ARE FINAL BY THIS FRIDAY!!!!
2. Your first VEX Robotics project - Survival Challenge #1.....PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK
-2.2.5 Survival Challenge #1 Teacher Summary
3. Mechanism Test.....You may take this test "3" times in class today
-ANSWER KEYS ARE AVAILABLE ONCE ARE FINISHED
4. Assignment: Watch the "Survival Challenge" teacher summary video link and complete STEPS 1 AND 2....HAVE YOUR SKETCH WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS READY TO SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM TOMORROW !!!!!
-This project should be finished and graded by Friday of this week
Tuesday, March 21st
**PLEASE CHECK YOUR GRADE ON SKYWARD TODAY......I ADDED THE MECHANISM HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT.....24 PTS.
**I WILL BE ADDING THE SIMPLE MECHANISM TEST GRADE TOMORROW MORNING, SO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU NEED TO RE-TAKE THE TEST**
**Also, make arrangements in order to take the re-take test....recess and/or lunch only
1. 2.2.5 Survival Challenge Expectations
-Today, each of you should share your designs with your group members
-While members are sharing please complete your "Decision Matrix"
-Finally, complete the "Cover Sheet" and attach this to the winning design
-I will make copies for each of you
2. Clean-up..... I need everyone to help taking apart one mechanism
3. I will need to see your "Quizlet" today
4. STEM Achieve for the week is "Farmer Bot".....PLEASE GIVE YOUR SCORE TO YOUR ASP TEACHER
Wednesday, March 22nd
**PLEASE HAVE OUT YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOKS TODAY**
1. Prepare your Engineering Notebook....REFER TO MY EXAMPLE BELOW
-2.2.5 Survival Challenge #1 - Teacher Sample
-Complete the "Design Brief" together
-Place your design and the Matrix winner into your notebook
2. Start building.....Survival Challenge #1
-ALL PROJECTS MUST BE PLACED INTO A BLACK BAG.....ALSO PLACE YOUR NAME ON IT
Thursday, March 23rd
**The "Simple Mechanism" test grade was added to Skyward this morning......THIS CONCLUDES THE GRADING FOR THE 3RD QUARTER**
Full Workday
-I have provided a copy of the what your final Engineering Notebook entry should be like
-PLEASE NOTE....YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ENOUGH ROOM ON YOUR INPUT IN ORDER ATTACH A MOTOR!!!
-REFER TO THE EXAMPLE ON THE TOOL CART
-I will be attending to the motor station....so if you are ready to test....come on over
If your groups is finished.....meaning I have attached a motor to your final design, please complete the following:
-take a picture of your final design or create a sketch
-label each mechanism.....label the input.....label the "3" outputs.....and identify how long it performed while attached to a motor
-now, complete paragraph #1 (topic sentence, key idea, supporting details, and concluding sentence
-finally, place a rubric into your your Engineering Notebook so that I can grade it
Friday, March 24th
**PLEASE THANK HANNAH FOR THE TREAT THIS MORNING!!!!**
Full Workday
-I have provided a copy of the what your final Engineering Notebook entry should be like
-PLEASE NOTE....YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ENOUGH ROOM ON YOUR INPUT IN ORDER ATTACH A MOTOR!!!
-REFER TO THE EXAMPLE ON THE TOOL CART
-I will be attending to the motor station....so if you are ready to test....come on over
If your groups is finished.....meaning I have attached a motor to your final design, please complete the following:......Helpful Microsoft Word Techniques...YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO....I WANT YOU TO USE THIS FORMAT FOR ALL THE REMAINING PROJECTS
-take a picture of your final design or create a sketch
-label each mechanism.....label the input.....label the "3" outputs.....and identify how long it performed while attached to a motor
-now, complete paragraph #1 (topic sentence, key idea, supporting details, and concluding sentence
-finally, place a rubric into your your Engineering Notebook so that I can grade it
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