Engineering Design & Presentation
Course Work
Unit 1- 3D Modeling/ Technical Drating Project
Week 1
Monday
- BW- Attendance Question- If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
- Activity: Save the Egg activity & Review Syllabus, Supplies, Bellwork, Expectations
- BW- Treatment Agreement- Students Treat Students
- Activity: Setup Google Drive and bellwork. Birthday calendar.
- BW- Treatment Agreement- Students Treat Teacher
- Activity: Review the Design Process.
- BW- Treatment Agreement- Teacher Treat Students
- Activity: Review the Design Process & Engineering Notebook.
- BW- Treatment Agreement- Students Treat & Take Care of Classroom
- Activity: Review sketching and line types. Review isometric sketching.
Week 2
Monday
- BW- Start Week 2 BW doc. Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Review Autodesk Inventor tutorials that you need refreshing on or create some of the following models/ assemblies.
- BW- Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Review Autodesk Inventor tutorials that you need refreshing on or create some of the following models/ assemblies.
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM or what we are working on in class.
- Activity: Review Autodesk Inventor tutorials that you need refreshing on or create some of the following models/ assemblies.
- BW- Find it Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary. Please give me the link too!
- Activity: Review Autodesk Inventor tutorials that you need refreshing on or create some of the following models/ assemblies.
- BW- Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Work time on project.
Week 3
Additional Fusion 360 Tutorials
– Lesson 1 – Intro to Workspaces and Navigation
– Lesson 2 – Modeling with Basic Primitives
– Lesson 3 – Intro to Modeling with Sketches
– Lesson 4 – Modeling From Sketches Part 1
– Lesson 5 – Modeling From Sketches Part 2
– Lesson 6 – Modeling With Features
– Lesson 7 – Editing Modeled Features
– Fusion 360 for Beginners Webinar
– How To Get Started With Fusion 360
Monday
– Lesson 1 – Intro to Workspaces and Navigation
– Lesson 2 – Modeling with Basic Primitives
– Lesson 3 – Intro to Modeling with Sketches
– Lesson 4 – Modeling From Sketches Part 1
– Lesson 5 – Modeling From Sketches Part 2
– Lesson 6 – Modeling With Features
– Lesson 7 – Editing Modeled Features
– Fusion 360 for Beginners Webinar
– How To Get Started With Fusion 360
Monday
- BW- Start Week 3 BW. Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM or what we are working on in class.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- Read and write a summary this article.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- Find it Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary. Please give me the link too!
- Activity: Work time on project.
Tuesday: BW- Read the following article and write a summary.
Activity: Work time on project.
Activity: Work time on project.
Wednesday: BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM or what we are working on in class.
Activity: Work time on project.
Activity: Work time on project.
Thursday: BW- Read the following article and write a summary.
Activity: Work time on project.
Activity: Work time on project.
Friday: BW- Find it Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary. Please give me the link too!
Activity: Work time on project. Animated Assembly due today!!!
Activity: Work time on project. Animated Assembly due today!!!
Monday
- BW- Start Week 5 BW. Read the following article and write a summary.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- Read the following article and write a summary.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM or what we are working on in class.
- Activity: Work time on project.
- BW- Read the following article and write a summary.
- Act.- Project technical drawings are due!!!!!
- BW- Find it Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary. Please give me the link too!
- Act.- Modern Marvels!
The project options (you can not redo a project that you worked on last year):
1. Create an Arbor Press, details here.
2. Finish the Button Press, details here.
1. Create an Arbor Press, details here.
2. Finish the Button Press, details here.
- Rubrics for these projects are in Google Drive.
- UNC threaded holes size reference.
- Due date
Unit 2- Robotics & Programming Project
Week 7
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Week 8
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Week 9
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Week 10
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EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Watch this documentary and write a 2-page summary and reflection (MLA Formatting, Title: "Extra Credit 2nd Six Weeks) which will be added as 10 points on a major grade. Give a summary of the video along with answering the following questions:
- What did you learn?
- How can you use this info in the future?
- How has and how could the development of the nuclear power changed our society?
Week 11
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Week 12
Monday
Machine Control Project Work Day |
Tuesday
Machine Control Project Work Day |
Wednesday
Machine Control Project Work Day |
Thursday
Machine Demos & Conclusion Questions |
Friday
Final Demos & Machine Deconstruction |
Unit 3- 3D Printing Design Challenge
Create a project for the following TWO design prompts:
Final Design & Presentation Rubric
Presentation Description
***Extra Credit- 7 pts for dressing professionally. Guidelines on professional dress are here.
- Due Nov. 30- https://www.thingiverse.com/challenges/TealDroneChallenge/
- Due Dec. 19- https://www.thingiverse.com/challenges/MakerEdChallenge
Final Design & Presentation Rubric
Presentation Description
***Extra Credit- 7 pts for dressing professionally. Guidelines on professional dress are here.
Week 12
Monday
- BW- Start Week 12 BW. Read and summarize this article.
- Act.- Project description & design brief.
- BW- Read and summarize this article.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- Read and summarize this article.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time
Week 13
Monday
- BW- Bellwork article here. Summarize.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- Bellwork article here. Summarize.
- Act.- Project work time
Week 14
Monday
- BW- Start Week 10 BW. Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on our discussion of current events.
- Act.- Project Work time.
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Teal Drone Remix Challenge Project is due TODAY! Inventor models (upload STL files to Google Drive and any directions for printing) and contest submission only.
–Screenshot your entry and save it into the Teal Drone Remix folder on Google Drive. File name should be: “LastName_FirstName”
–Assembly Animation (multiple parts/ directions on Google Drive) or Part Rendering (single part) - Rendering Directions
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Begin MakerEd Challenge. Design brief, research, and brainstorming due by the end of class.
Week 15
Monday (SUB)
- BW- Start Week 11 BW. Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time, Concept Sketches due (each should contain an isometric and 3-view orthographic sketches)
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Project Work time.
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Start Maker Ed Project. "Thingiverse designers are always ahead of the curve. You’re shaping the future of 3D printing and design every day. But we think you can do even more. Let's shape some young minds, too. We’re challenging you to turn your designs into projects that can help educators bring 3D printing into the classroom." Due Monday, Dec. 18. Mini-presentations on Dec. 19 that covers a brief overview of the info below. 1-2 minutes.
- At least one uploaded STL file: The 3D file(s) could act as starter models, examples, manipulative, demonstrations, challenges, tutorials, or sample designs for your Project.
- Summary: A short description of either the 3D model, the Project, or both.
- How I Designed This, if relevant: Explain any relevant 3D design tips or walkthroughs related to the actual creation of the 3D design file.
- Project description, as follows (this is the key part!):
- Project Name: Be descriptive, but succinct. The Internet is overflowing with information. Make your title useful and distinctive.
- Overview & Background: Give an intro to what you will learn by completing this project.
- Objectives: List what students would be expected to learn from participating in this Project.
- Audiences: List the grades, ages, or skill levels that would be appropriate for this Project.
- Subjects: Include any relevant subjects i.e. science, math, etc.
- Skills Learned (Standards): List what skills will be gained by completing this project. If you’re an educator, include what standards your project meets.
- Lesson/Activity: The meat of your project. List out step-by-step what is needed to complete your projects. Remember, a picture is worth 1,000 words!
- Duration: Estimate how long it would take for a teacher to complete this project with their students.
- Preparation: List anything students that should already know about or have done before starting this project, and/or any necessary technology, resources, or materials.
- References: Include or link to any pre- or post-research that students or teachers may have to complete as part of your project.
- Rubric & Assessment: Describe what students should have designed, made, printed, or achieved at the end of your Project, and any ideas you have for grading or assessment.
- Handouts & Assets: If there are any documents, etc that accompany your project, include them with a brief description.
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM (not on enr.com) and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Students will work on researching and developing ideas for the Maker Ed project.
Week 16
Monday
- BW- Start Week 16 BW. Read and write a summary. Sketches due (each should contain an isometric and 3-view orthographic sketches)
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project Work time
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Project Work time.
- BW- Read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project work time.
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Project work time.
Week 17- Project Presentations & Semester Finals
Monday
- BW- None
- Act.- Submit parts & assembly files, PDF drawing sheets, and rendering of assembly to Google Drive.
- BW- None
- Act.- Mini-presentations
- Act.- 7th Period Final
- Act.- 2nd Period Final
***2nd Semester***
Unit 4- Rube Goldberg/ Simple Machines
Week 18
Monday
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- The teacher will distribute, explain, and assign Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation (VEX), and Logger Pro Resource. NOTE: The Simple Machine Investigation activity is designed for teams of 2-3 to construct each simple machine. Various ways exist to complete this activity based upon time available and student needs. Students can design their own or build from given examples. Teams can also concentrate on specific simple machines and rotate them. If they are rotated, subsequent teams could improve the designs.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will continue to work on Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation (VEX), due Monday (Jan. 15) at the end of class.
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Students will continue to work on Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation (VEX), due Monday (Jan. 15) at the end of class.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will continue to work on Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation (VEX), due Monday (Jan. 15) at the end of class.
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Students will continue to work on Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation (VEX), due Monday (Jan. 15) at the end of class.
Rube Goldberg/ Simple Machines Project
- Key Terms Test- January 17, Study sheet of Google Drive
- Resource: http://www2.needham.k12.ma.us/broadmeadow/techcenter/modena_links/simple_machines/simple_machines.html
- Overview Requirements:
- Minimum 10 steps are required for the mission to be completed in a space of 2' x 2' x 2'.
- Items easily found (not purchased) should be used as much as possible (highly desired).
- Worth of purchased items should not exceed $15.00.
- Minimum human intervention is encouraged and will result in higher grade (highly desired).
- Mechanical or electrical components/devices could be used to accomplish the task.
- Live animals, food, or water should be excluded from all designs.
Week 19
Monday - NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday- SCHOOL CANCELLED
Wednesday
Tuesday- SCHOOL CANCELLED
Wednesday
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Students will finish Activity 1.1.2 Simple Machines Calculations.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Explain the Rube Goldberg Project.
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project sketches and decision matrix.
Week 20
Monday
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project. Design Brief, Research, and Brainstorming due today.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- RUBE QUIZ!!! Students will work on the Rube Project.
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project.
Week 21
Monday
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project. Concept Sketches and Decision Matrix due today.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will work on the Rube Project.
- BW- What do you know Wednesday??? Write a summary or your thoughts on your discussion with a partner of current events related to STEM.
- Act.- Students will work on building the Rube Project. Final Sketch due today.
- BW- Read and write a summary on this article.
- Act.- Students will work on building the Rube Project
- BW- Find it On Your Own Friday! Find a news article related to STEM and read and write a summary.
- Act.- Students will work on building the Rube Project
Week 22
Monday- Friday: Students will construct their Rube Goldberg devices in the Engineering lab. The final Rube device is due Feb. 15.
Week 23
Monday- Wednesday: Students will finish constructing their Rube Goldberg machine.
Thursday: Students will demonstrate the operation of their Rube Goldberg and present their posters.
Friday: Clean Lab, deconstruct Rubes, & complete a project evaluation.
Thursday: Students will demonstrate the operation of their Rube Goldberg and present their posters.
Friday: Clean Lab, deconstruct Rubes, & complete a project evaluation.
Unit 5- Cardboard Boat
Week 24
Monday:
- NO SCHOOL
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Deconstruct Rubes.
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Set up the online portfolio on weebly.com. Requirements are on Google Drive.
- Then, write a full page reflection on the Rube project answering the following: What did you learn during the project? How can you use that information on future projects in this or other classes? What did you do well and what can you improve upon. Formatting for the reflection: Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins, double spaced, 1 Title line= Your Last Name- Rube Goldberg Reflection
- Thursday:
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Intro to Cardboard Boat Project. Project brainstorming & Research/ Complete. Boats are due April 6, testing on April 13.
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication. (No class for 5th-7th periods)
- Activity- Cardboard Boat Design Brief Due, electronic copy due in Google Drive folder by the end of class. Project Research & Sketching, 3 concept sketches due on Tuesday next week. Use this link to help calculate displacement!
Week 25
Monday:
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Boat research and brainstorming.
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Concept sketches are due today! Use decision matrix to narrow your designs to one.
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Students will be working on their final sketch which should include top, front, and right-side views and isometric and fully dimensioned. When completed they can get a manila envelope and masking tape to build their boat models.
- BW- Get project materials out and review your team communication.
- Activity- Boat Models are due TODAY!
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building starts today as long as you have sketches of all your part with dimensions.
Week 26
Monday:
Thursday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building starts today as long as you have sketches of all your part with dimensions.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
Thursday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
Spring Break!!!!
Week 27
Monday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building starts today as long as you have sketches of all your part with dimensions.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
Week 28
Monday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building starts today as long as you have sketches of all your part with dimensions.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Boat building
Week 29
Tuesday-Friday:
- Activity- Students will work on updating their portfolios with the projects that they have completed during 2nd semester, due Friday. Cardboard Boat Project Eval- Please fill this out by Friday, May 19.
Unit 6- Innovation & Communication
Week 31
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Week 33
Monday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Print off mandala color planning sheet and go to Mrs. O's room to take notes on color theory.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project. Students should complete the mandala color planning sheet by the end of the period as well as painting in the lines in the acrylic mandala.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will watch the tutorial video about stress analysis and take notes. Then, create a part or use one that your already have from a past project, to perform a stress analysis on. Save the results.
Week 34
Monday:
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project.
- BW- Get project equipment and materials out.
- Activity- Students will be meeting in Mrs. Oberdorf’s room to work to work on the mandala project. All projects need to be done today!
Week 35
3D printing freelance project
Week 36
3D printing freelance project