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836295000Welcome Dragons and Dragon Parents! Course Description: Introduction to Robotics is an innovative course designed for the 21st Century learner. This introduces students to a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related practices, procedures, and projects exposing learners to the engineering design process, through the Vex IQ Curriculum, along with the technology and digital tools needed for 21st Century careers. We will be covering a complete Vex IQ course of study over the course of this school year, including: Unpowered Excitement – Vex IQ hardware Learning Through the Competition Experience STEM Essentials for Competition Robotics Programming & Autonomy Course Content:Unit A: It’s Your Future – Learn about STEM, engineering, and robotics Unit B: Let’s Get Started – Learn about VEX IQ, the Controller, and the Robot Brain Unit C: Robots – Build and test Clawbot IQ Unit D: Simple Machines & Motion – Explore Levers, Pulleys, Pendulums, & more Unit E: Chain Reaction Challenge – Design fun devices using Simple Machines Unit F: Key Concepts – Explore and apply science and math that engineers use Unit G: Mechanisms – Motors, Gear Ratio, Drivetrains, Object Manipulation & more Unit H: Highrise Challenge – Build a challenge-ready teleoperated robot Unit I: Smart Machines – Learn how sensors work and the basics of programmingUnit J: Chain Reaction Programming Challenge – Apply sensor and programming knowledge to automate fun devices Unit K: Smarter Machines – Expand your knowledge of sensors and programming Unit L: Highrise Programming Challenge – Build a challenge-ready autonomous robotObjectives & Goals: 1.) Explore the relationship between virtual and physical computer programming 2.) Understand the design process for robot creation and autonomous programming through a series of activities and projects. 3.) Practice the 4 C’s (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity). Instructional Activities: 57150001036320000Students need to be responsible self-directed learners willing to work both independently and collaboratively with others to achieve goals and complete assignments. Students will participate in a variety of learning activities including but not limited to building physical robots, programming with C-language and JavaScript, completing an engineering notebook that is compatible for competitions, and learning driving strategies to accomplish a given game task. PLEASE NOTE: It is strongly suggested students have access to a computer, reliable internet, and a printer at home.Required MaterialsPLEAE NOTE: There is a $10 course fee associated with Robotics ***online payments are made through the school website***1 graph-paper composition book – no spiral bound or loose-leaf notebooks1 college-ruled lined paper composition notebook (for note-taking)Lined paper (college ruled)Plastic duo-tang folders with prongs (BLUE) – please label with student’s name No. 2 pencilsBlue/Black pens (for engineering notebook)ErasersFlash Drive – this is mandatory for storing programs and any work done on the school laptopsEarbuds (To be kept in book bag)Ruler, Protractor, Compass (for engineering notebook) can be stored in class for the duration of the school yearStudents will be using a graph paper composition notebook as their ‘Engineering Notebooks’, which will be used all year for the Robotics units. Students will be required to maintain their notebooks and will be checked regularly throughout the year.Classroom Procedures:Students must be in their seat and ready to begin class by the time the bell rings. Tardiness will not be tolerated and will affect the class participation grade. Appropriate books and supplies must be brought to class each day.Raise your hand to ask a question, respond to a question, or to request permission to leave your seat at any time.Show courtesy when the teacher or a classmate is speaking.Group assignments are to be taken seriously or the grade of the entire group will suffer.All policies stated in the Pinecrest Glades Academy handbook will be enforced.After one violation, a teacher-student conference will be scheduled. After two violations, a parent/guardian will be contacted.After three violations, the student will be directed to the Principal’s Office.Depending on the severity of the infraction, steps 1 & 2 may be bypassed at the discretion of the teacher who will send the student directly to the Principal.Classroom Procedures- Be in your seat when the bell rings.- Follow directions the first time they are given.- Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.- Come prepared to class will all required materials. - Turn in completed assignments on time.- Be Kind and RespectfulAssessment/GradingSummative Assessments 35% Formative Assessments 25% Classwork 20% Home Learning 20%Assessment and Evaluation: Written assessments - quizzes, tests, etc. Class participation Notebook checks Computer Assignments Projects Written classwork/homework assignmentsGRADING SCALEGradeNumerical ValueGrade Point ValueVerbal InterpretationA90-100%4Outstanding ProgressB80-89%3Above-Average ProgressC70-79%2Average ProgressD60-69%1Lowest acceptable progressF0-59%0FailureI00Incomplete (Secondary Only)Z-0Not turned in, No Credit, Missing AssignmentX--Excuse assignment, does not affect overall gradeMake-up Work Policy: Make Up Work will only be granted to a student that presents an excused absence notification provided by the office. Excused Absences: Students will have the same number of days to make up the work as the number of days that they were absent. For example, If a student is absent two days, they will have two days to make up the homework and submit it for full credit. (Excused absences are: a hospitalization, doctor’s appointment, illness, funeral…) In order for the student to receive full credit for the assignment, proper documentation (doctor’s note, hospital discharge, etc…) must be provided to the front office. If a student is absent on a scheduled Quiz/Test day, he/she will have to make up Quiz/Test after school immediately on the next school day. Academic Dishonesty:Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. Academic dishonesty is an infraction of the MDCPS Code of Student Conduct and disciplinary action will ensue. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas: 1. Cheating – the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids2. Fabrication – falsification or invention of any information 3. Assisting – helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty 4. Tampering – altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents 5. Plagiarism – representing the words or ideas of another person as one’s own.Donations are always welcome in order to help the students feel comfortable and have all necessary tools to help them succeed. I am kindly asking for the following items for my classroom. Please attach a receipt, if you would like hours for your donations!Period 1 - Boys – Pens (Blue/Black) / Girls – loose-leaf Graph paper Period 2 - Boys- Pencils / Girls – HighlightersPeriod 3 - Boys – Hand Sanitizer / Girls – roll of Paper TowelsPeriod 4 – Rulers, Protractors, Compass (any of the three)Period 5 – Expo Markers Period 6 -Tissue BoxesPeriod 7 – boys - ream of Copy Paper / Girls – pack of construction paper ***PRINT AND BRING TO CLASS SIGNED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019***Robotics Technology ClassMrs. Gonzalez’s Code of ConductBe in your seat ready to work when the bell rings.Follow directions the first time they are e prepared with all your supplies every day.When the bell rings for dismissal, I will dismiss you.Raise your hand and wait for permission to talk.RESPECT everything and everyone in the classroom at all times.Eating and drinking in the classroom is not allowed at any time. (You may have a water bottle)All assignments must be turned in on the due dates. No late assignments will be accepted. No use of electronic devices (cells, iPods, etc..) except the assigned laptops. If you have your device out without the consent of the teacher your phone will be confiscated. If you have an excused absence you have two days to make up the work. It is your responsibility to find out what you have missed from the teacher or a student.Leave your area of work clean and organized.All equipment must be returned and organized in their assigned location, once class ends. The robotics equipment is property of Pinecrest Glades and must be returned at the end of every class period.Actively participate in group discussions and activitiesFollow the Pinecrest Glades Academy School Code of ConductHave a positive attitude and come eager to learn.I have read and understand the policies of Mrs. Gonzalez’s Robotics classroom for the 2019-2020 school year and agree to abide by them.Parent’s signature: _________________________________________Date: ___________________Parent’s Email: ______________________________________ Phone #__________________Student’s signature: _____________________________________________ Period:_________ Student’s name (print): ________________________________________________________ ................
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