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PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)?Course Syllabus?2020 – 2021?Instructor:?Mr. Lindsey Hall??Classroom: Room #208 B?Email:?LHall2t@bhm.k12.al.us?Phone: (205) 231-7000?Main Office??Course?Overview:??In Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)?students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science,?technology,?and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems.? They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor).???Course Content:??Unit 1:?Design Process?Unit 2:?Technical Sketching and Drawing?Unit 3:?Measurement and Statistics?Unit 4:?Modeling Skills?Unit 5:?Geometry of Design?Unit 6:?Reverse Engineering?Unit 7:?Documentation?Unit 8:?Advanced Computer Modeling?Unit 9:?Design Team??Unit 10:?Design Challenge???Virtual/In-Person Textbook & Supplements – (not limited to…)In this technology age, there are various online educational resources, several of which?will be utilized?in this class.? It?is strongly recommended?that students have technology devices (tablet/laptop, printer, etc.) and internet, to access these resources.??CleverSchoologyGoogle SuiteProject Lead the WayAutodesk Inventor SoftwarePear DeckScience World MagazineYouTubeMastery PrepFlip Khan AcademyEd PuzzleRemind 101News ELAPadletMentimeterLabsterCourse Requirements (Virtual/In-Person)Students are required to pay attention in class, and follow classroom/lab rules and procedures.Students will be required to have a virtual and personal notebook/journal, just for science class, to archive their work. (Notes/Homework, Laboratory Reports, Articles, Graded Papers)Students are required to turn in assignments posted on Schoology. (Online Learning Platform)Students are required to:Log in to Clever daily (Learning platform that houses several apps that will be used in class sessions and facilitate individual learning experiences.?Attend scheduled Zoom class meetings, during the scheduled plete oral, online and written assessments that are posted on SchoologyComplete daily assignments (synchronous/asynchronous: classwork, assessments, group assignments, journal writings, hands-on activities/virtual labs, and classroom participation/professionalism.)When assignments are given, it is posted on the board and on Schoology, with the return date. Turning in late assignments is not acceptable. It is not considered late until the end of the school day, unless otherwise stated. (The right is reserved to deny the assignment if not turned in within the time frame given.)Students are responsible for completing and turning in work in a timely manner.? If absent, the student is responsible for arranging time to make up any work missed. (All make-up work is at my discretion.)Notebooks and Lab Journaling will be checked for completion and if directions have been followed, periodically.Weekly In-Class AssignmentsStudents will be required to keep a virtual and personal science notebook/journal. (The personal notebook should be one that are able to remove and replace papers, when needed.)Students will be assigned to submit a minimum of one science assignment relevant to the topic given periodically by the teacher.The assigned writings must be grammatically correct, as well as at least one full page (Times New Roman, 12 pt), unless stated otherwise.Special Assignments & ProjectsStudents will be assigned a major project/design challenge during each nine weeks using the Design Process techniques.All information regarding the project requirements/due dates will be given in sufficient time. Project outlines & rubrics are provided.Students are required to submit a project for the school-wide Science Fair.Course Evaluation & Grading SystemStudents are expected to master skills taught with a minimum of 80% accuracy.All grades are valued on a 0-100 point scale and averaged for one numerical grade.? Students are graded according to professionalism, participation, work submitted and their individual learning needs/exceptionality. You can access the online platform to monitor your student’s grades.There are three categories for assessment:? Test/QuizzesEngineering Starters/ClassworkLabs/Virtual Labs/Projects.Students will receive a daily grade for their “Engineering Starter” this assignment requires students to be punctual and prepared.? They do not receive credit if they have not completed the assignment within the allotted time frame.DisciplinePlease refer to the Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School Student Handbook/Code of Conduct.?School WebsitePlease visit the Ramsay IB website/Facebook page for school/class updates, additional information and special announcements. Please include your information at the beginning of the school year if you would like to be included in the Schoology parent notifications for up-to-date classroom information (CURRENT email and phone number).Tracking Student Progress?Our school district offers parental access to student performance through an online program known as STI.? This allows parents to remain knowledgeable of student progress.? I would encourage you to sign-up for access to STI if you have not already done so.? Grades for this course are posted into STI almost immediately after the assignments have been collected.? Therefore, you should expect grades to be updated on a weekly basis.? Also, students will receive progress reports and report cards on a regularly scheduled basis.? The schedule for parents to receive progress reports and report cards is located below.????Progress Reports Go Home?Report Cards Go Home?September?25, 2020November 4, 2020December 11?, 2020February 3, 2021March 5, 2021April 7, 2021May 7, 2021June 9, 2021?How Can You Help??1.?Stay informed.?All assignments will be issued to the scholar, please check daily planner.? Also, I will post all assignments issued weekly to the webpage.? The intent is to keep parents informed & abreast of the weekly activities in?Introduction to Engineering.??2. Read, Comprehend and Do.?Engineering?is a very descriptive course, and the?students’?are expected to comprehend a wealth of information. Therefore, it is imperative that they read & comprehend the text. Please ensure that your child is reading & comprehending on a nightly basis.??3. Tutoring (RTI). Is available to students, the student?have?to make an appointment the teacher.?So?I, the teacher, will know who is coming to tutoring so that the student will receive a pass to attend and to give to their teacher.???Conferences and/or Tutorial AssistanceStudents may come to the classroom after school for tutorial or individual assistance.? Parents may schedule conferences with the counselor Mrs. H. Claibon (hjackson2@bhm.k12.al.us) or by phone through the main office at 205-231-7000.?(Please note, ALL conferences MUST be requested and scheduled through counselor.)?I wish to thank you so much for your support. I look forward to an exciting and successful year in Introduction to Engineering Design (IED). Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. My contact information is as follows:??LHALL2@bhm.k12.al.us??Office: (205)-231-7000?Sincerely,?Lindsey Hall?Mr. Lindsey Hall????Let’s make this a successful academic year!? ................
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