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Principles of Engineering
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Fri. Dec. 6
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz
2) Finish 3.1.3
3) Unit 3 Mini-Challenge: Rubbish Removal System - The project descriptions are available on the Project Info Page
Homework:
1) Work on the documentation for your design challenge. The following sections should be completed by Tues. 12/10:
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz
2) Finish 3.1.3
3) Unit 3 Mini-Challenge: Rubbish Removal System - The project descriptions are available on the Project Info Page
Homework:
1) Work on the documentation for your design challenge. The following sections should be completed by Tues. 12/10:
- Pg.1: Design Brief- Client,Consumer/User, Designer, Problem Statement(full explanation of the problem being solved), Criteria/Constraints
- Pg2: Brainstorm - Mechanical design ideas including multiple drawings, sensor uses ideas for movement
- Pg3: Pseudocode - Description of the steps needed in your code and desired robot behaviors. needs to be detailed including complex and simple tasks.
- The project descriptions are available on the Project Info Page
Wed. Dec. 4
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz Review for Friday's Quiz
2) Review of Pseudocode and Program Planning Notes
3) Unit 3 Mini-Challenge: Rubbish Removal System
Homework:
1) Study for Friday's Quiz - REVIEW MATERIAL HERE
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz Review for Friday's Quiz
2) Review of Pseudocode and Program Planning Notes
3) Unit 3 Mini-Challenge: Rubbish Removal System
Homework:
1) Study for Friday's Quiz - REVIEW MATERIAL HERE
Mon. Dec. 2
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz Review for Friday's Quiz
2) Self driving cars survey results
3) Finish 3.1.2 & 3.1.3 Packets
Homework:
1) Take notes on Pseudocode and program planning. Mr. Vezino will be checking the notes on Wed. for homework credit. NOTES AVAILABLE HERE
2) Are you behind on the RobotC packets? Play catch up by typing up your programs on a Google Doc to quickly cut/paste in class. The packets are available on the PROJECT INFO page.
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz Review for Friday's Quiz
2) Self driving cars survey results
3) Finish 3.1.2 & 3.1.3 Packets
Homework:
1) Take notes on Pseudocode and program planning. Mr. Vezino will be checking the notes on Wed. for homework credit. NOTES AVAILABLE HERE
2) Are you behind on the RobotC packets? Play catch up by typing up your programs on a Google Doc to quickly cut/paste in class. The packets are available on the PROJECT INFO page.
Thurs. Nov. 21
Class Agenda:
1) Finish Activity 3.1.2 Inputs Programming
2) Work on completing 3.1.3 Outputs programming
Homework:
1) Survey 5 people of driving age on whether they would use a self driving car for the next month. Record their answer including the reason and their general age using THIS GOOGLE FORM. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
2) Are you behind on the RobotC packets? Play catch up by typing up your programs on a Google Doc to quickly cut/paste in class. The packets are available on the PROJECT INFO page.
Class Agenda:
1) Finish Activity 3.1.2 Inputs Programming
2) Work on completing 3.1.3 Outputs programming
Homework:
1) Survey 5 people of driving age on whether they would use a self driving car for the next month. Record their answer including the reason and their general age using THIS GOOGLE FORM. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
2) Are you behind on the RobotC packets? Play catch up by typing up your programs on a Google Doc to quickly cut/paste in class. The packets are available on the PROJECT INFO page.
Tues. Nov. 19
Class Agenda:
1) Overview of VEX motors and sensor systems
2) Finish Activity 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs - Motors and Sensors testing
3) Start 3.1.2 Inputs programming
Homework:
Read the articles about self driving cars and answer the Google Form questionnaire for credit
- Self Driving Car Sensors
- These High-Tech Sensors May be the Key to Autonomous Cars
- Article Questions Google Form (make sure you are signed in to your wusd account)
Class Agenda:
1) Overview of VEX motors and sensor systems
2) Finish Activity 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs - Motors and Sensors testing
3) Start 3.1.2 Inputs programming
Homework:
Read the articles about self driving cars and answer the Google Form questionnaire for credit
- Self Driving Car Sensors
- These High-Tech Sensors May be the Key to Autonomous Cars
- Article Questions Google Form (make sure you are signed in to your wusd account)
Fri. Nov. 15
Class Agenda:
1) Switches and Binary Discussion
2) Activity 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs - Motors and Sensors testing
3) Start 3.1.2 Inputs programming
Homework:
Please take notes on the VEX Sensors and Motors. Please have these notes to show me on Tues. 11/19.
- VEX Sensors and Motors NOTES
Class Agenda:
1) Switches and Binary Discussion
2) Activity 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs - Motors and Sensors testing
3) Start 3.1.2 Inputs programming
Homework:
Please take notes on the VEX Sensors and Motors. Please have these notes to show me on Tues. 11/19.
- VEX Sensors and Motors NOTES
Wed. Nov. 13
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz on homework videos from 11/8
2) What is a robot? Notes and discussion
3) Finish building Testbeds
4) Start 3.1.1 INputs and Outputs
Homework:
Please watch the video linked below. Please take notes under the heading "Binary" and have these notes in class on Friday for credit. The notes can be on the same page as the "What is a robot?" notes from class today.
Class Agenda:
1) Quiz on homework videos from 11/8
2) What is a robot? Notes and discussion
3) Finish building Testbeds
4) Start 3.1.1 INputs and Outputs
Homework:
Please watch the video linked below. Please take notes under the heading "Binary" and have these notes in class on Friday for credit. The notes can be on the same page as the "What is a robot?" notes from class today.
Fri. Nov. 8
Class Agenda:
1) Welcome back brunch
2) Dismantling of the Compound Ballistic Machines
3) Build Testbeds
Homework:
Please watch the two videos linked below and be prepared to take a brief quiz on the content at the start of class on Wed. 11/13
Class Agenda:
1) Welcome back brunch
2) Dismantling of the Compound Ballistic Machines
3) Build Testbeds
Homework:
Please watch the two videos linked below and be prepared to take a brief quiz on the content at the start of class on Wed. 11/13
Fri. Oct. 25
Class Agenda:
1) Play Battleship
2) Update engineering notebooks with Battleship wins and turn in.
Homework:
1) Work on your science themed Halloween costume
Class Agenda:
1) Play Battleship
2) Update engineering notebooks with Battleship wins and turn in.
Homework:
1) Work on your science themed Halloween costume
Wed. Oct. 23
Class Agenda:
1) Delay in Battleship... sorry.
2) Watch Episode of Mars
3) Complete the Mars Video Google Form Questions - HERE
4) Turn in your engineering notebook.
Homework:
1) Work on your science themed Halloween costume
Class Agenda:
1) Delay in Battleship... sorry.
2) Watch Episode of Mars
3) Complete the Mars Video Google Form Questions - HERE
4) Turn in your engineering notebook.
Homework:
1) Work on your science themed Halloween costume
Mon. Oct. 21
Class Agenda:
1) Review of documentation requirements for the Compound Ballistic Machine project
2) Measurements and documentation time.
Homework:
1) Complete the documentation of the Compound Ballistic Machine Design Challenge. Notebooks are due next class. Documentation requirements are available on the Project Info Page
Class Agenda:
1) Review of documentation requirements for the Compound Ballistic Machine project
2) Measurements and documentation time.
Homework:
1) Complete the documentation of the Compound Ballistic Machine Design Challenge. Notebooks are due next class. Documentation requirements are available on the Project Info Page
Wed. Oct. 16
Class Agenda:
1) Review of documentation requirements for the Compound Ballistic Machine project
2) Measurements and documentation time.
Homework:
1) DUE TO THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS OUT FOR THE PSAT AND OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS, BATTLESHiP DAY AND FINISHED NOTEBOOKS WILL BE DUE WEDNESDAY Oct. 23. Please complete all possible documentation to allow for final measurements on Monday 10/21.
Documentation info is available on the Project Info Page
Class Agenda:
1) Review of documentation requirements for the Compound Ballistic Machine project
2) Measurements and documentation time.
Homework:
1) DUE TO THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS OUT FOR THE PSAT AND OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS, BATTLESHiP DAY AND FINISHED NOTEBOOKS WILL BE DUE WEDNESDAY Oct. 23. Please complete all possible documentation to allow for final measurements on Monday 10/21.
Documentation info is available on the Project Info Page
Mon. Oct. 14
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz
2) Final build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
3) Begin measurements and documentation of compound machine
Homework:
1) Work on the documentation for your Compound Ballistic Machines. Setup the IMA data tables and other areas for measurements in your engineering notebook. Instructions for this documentation are on the Project Info Page
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz
2) Final build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
3) Begin measurements and documentation of compound machine
Homework:
1) Work on the documentation for your Compound Ballistic Machines. Setup the IMA data tables and other areas for measurements in your engineering notebook. Instructions for this documentation are on the Project Info Page
Thurs. Oct. 10
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz delay - We will take it Monday 10/14
3) Build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
Homework:
1) Complete the Gears Quiz Review Worksheet. This is a homework assignment that you need to complete and turn in on Monday. Do it please.
- you can download it and check answers on the Review Material page
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz delay - We will take it Monday 10/14
3) Build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
Homework:
1) Complete the Gears Quiz Review Worksheet. This is a homework assignment that you need to complete and turn in on Monday. Do it please.
- you can download it and check answers on the Review Material page
Tues. Oct. 8
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz review
3) Build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
Homework:
1) Review for the Gears Quiz. The quiz review information is available on the Review Material page including Practice Questions.
2) Continue working on the documentation for the Compound Machine Ballistics project in your engineering notebook.
Class Agenda:
1) Gears Quiz review
3) Build time for Compound Ballistic Machines
Homework:
1) Review for the Gears Quiz. The quiz review information is available on the Review Material page including Practice Questions.
2) Continue working on the documentation for the Compound Machine Ballistics project in your engineering notebook.
Fri. Oct. 4
Class Agenda:
1) Finish Ballistics Machine design drawings
2) Get approval from Mr. Vezino to start building
3) Build it!
Homework:
1) Complete documentation in your engineering notebook for the Compound Machine Ballistics project. The following sections of your notebook should be completed: (1) Design Brief, (2) Generate Concepts including launch mechanisms, two complete machine designs, solution choice, and Design Solution drawing.
- A copy of the Compound Ballistics is available on the Project Info Page or can be downloaded HERE.
Class Agenda:
1) Finish Ballistics Machine design drawings
2) Get approval from Mr. Vezino to start building
3) Build it!
Homework:
1) Complete documentation in your engineering notebook for the Compound Machine Ballistics project. The following sections of your notebook should be completed: (1) Design Brief, (2) Generate Concepts including launch mechanisms, two complete machine designs, solution choice, and Design Solution drawing.
- A copy of the Compound Ballistics is available on the Project Info Page or can be downloaded HERE.
Thurs. Sept. 26
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machine Quiz Retake
2) Dismantle Simple Machine Devices
3) Gear Notes
Homework:
1) 1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives, and Sprockets Practice Problems - Complete Questions 1-4 & 14-16. Be sure to show all work including the formulas being used. Missed the worksheet? Download the 1.1.5 Packet HERE
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machine Quiz Retake
2) Dismantle Simple Machine Devices
3) Gear Notes
Homework:
1) 1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives, and Sprockets Practice Problems - Complete Questions 1-4 & 14-16. Be sure to show all work including the formulas being used. Missed the worksheet? Download the 1.1.5 Packet HERE
Tues. Sept. 24
Class Agenda:
1) Returned Simple Machine Quiz 1 and review
2) Intro to Gears
3) Gear Notes
Homework:
1) Review for the Simple Machines Quiz RETAKE
Class Agenda:
1) Returned Simple Machine Quiz 1 and review
2) Intro to Gears
3) Gear Notes
Homework:
1) Review for the Simple Machines Quiz RETAKE
Friday Sept. 20
Class Agenda:
1) Complete Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation
Homework:
1) Complete the documentation Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation in your engineering notebook. Be sure to answer all questions and show your formulas and math. The worksheet is available HERE
Class Agenda:
1) Complete Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation
Homework:
1) Complete the documentation Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation in your engineering notebook. Be sure to answer all questions and show your formulas and math. The worksheet is available HERE
Wed. Sept. 18
Class Agenda:
1) Q&A - Quiz review
2) Quiz #1 - Simple Machines
3) Testing the VEX Simple Machine Devices - Worksheet HERE
Homework:
1) Fill out your engineering notebook with tables and spaces to answer questions to easily complete Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machines Investigation to be able to complete the lab in class on Friday.
Class Agenda:
1) Q&A - Quiz review
2) Quiz #1 - Simple Machines
3) Testing the VEX Simple Machine Devices - Worksheet HERE
Homework:
1) Fill out your engineering notebook with tables and spaces to answer questions to easily complete Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machines Investigation to be able to complete the lab in class on Friday.
Monday Sept. 16
Class Agenda:
1) Check homework problems - 1.1.2 #18 - #31
2) Quiz Review
3) Begin testing the VEX Simple Machine Devices - Worksheet HERE
Homework:
1) QUIZ on Wednesday - STUDY! (please) Quiz review information and practice problems are found on the Review Material page
2) If you are hoping to complete a specific Jr/Sr project that I have set up, please be sure to send an email.
3) Fill out your engineering notebook to complete Activity 1.1.1 VEX Simple Machine Investigation if you have fallen behind.
Class Agenda:
1) Check homework problems - 1.1.2 #18 - #31
2) Quiz Review
3) Begin testing the VEX Simple Machine Devices - Worksheet HERE
Homework:
1) QUIZ on Wednesday - STUDY! (please) Quiz review information and practice problems are found on the Review Material page
2) If you are hoping to complete a specific Jr/Sr project that I have set up, please be sure to send an email.
3) Fill out your engineering notebook to complete Activity 1.1.1 VEX Simple Machine Investigation if you have fallen behind.
Thursday Sept. 12
Class Agenda:
1) Check homework problems
2) Simple Machines Notes - Wedge and Screw
3) Building the VEX Simple Machine Devices
Homework:
1) Complete questions 18 - 31 in the Activity 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems. Problems must be completed at the start of class.
- Download the packet HERE
Class Agenda:
1) Check homework problems
2) Simple Machines Notes - Wedge and Screw
3) Building the VEX Simple Machine Devices
Homework:
1) Complete questions 18 - 31 in the Activity 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems. Problems must be completed at the start of class.
- Download the packet HERE
Tuesday Sept. 10
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machines Notes - Wheel and Axle, Pulley
2) Joining POE Google Classroom
- 1A: classroom code = 1l4rp4
- 2A: classroom code = b4jf11
- 3A: classroom code = wdltpu
3) Building the VEX Simple Machine Devices
Homework:
1) Complete questions 1 - 17 in the Activity 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems.
- Download the packet HERE
2) All Seniors and Honors Jr's need to complete the Jr/Sr Project Interest Form
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machines Notes - Wheel and Axle, Pulley
2) Joining POE Google Classroom
- 1A: classroom code = 1l4rp4
- 2A: classroom code = b4jf11
- 3A: classroom code = wdltpu
3) Building the VEX Simple Machine Devices
Homework:
1) Complete questions 1 - 17 in the Activity 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems.
- Download the packet HERE
2) All Seniors and Honors Jr's need to complete the Jr/Sr Project Interest Form
Friday Sept. 6
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machines Notes - Inclined Plane and Levers
2) Building the VEX Student Toolboxes
Homework:
1) Find real world examples of each of the 6 types of simple machines: inclined Plane, wedge, wheel and axle, lever, pulley, & screw. Take a picture of each and create a google presentation showing the following for each simple machine:
2) Log onto PLTW and navigate to Courses --> Principles of Engineering --> Unit 1: Energy and Power --> Lesson 1.1 Mechanisms --> Engineering Notebook review materials
- FInd your PLTW login and password HERE
- Please email me if you do not see your name on this list.
Class Agenda:
1) Simple Machines Notes - Inclined Plane and Levers
2) Building the VEX Student Toolboxes
Homework:
1) Find real world examples of each of the 6 types of simple machines: inclined Plane, wedge, wheel and axle, lever, pulley, & screw. Take a picture of each and create a google presentation showing the following for each simple machine:
- Name of the simple machine
- Label the MA(mechanical advantage) as MA>1, MA=1, or MA<1
- You will submit your Google Presentation on Tuesday in class using Google Classroom.
2) Log onto PLTW and navigate to Courses --> Principles of Engineering --> Unit 1: Energy and Power --> Lesson 1.1 Mechanisms --> Engineering Notebook review materials
- FInd your PLTW login and password HERE
- Please email me if you do not see your name on this list.
Wednesday Sept. 4
Class Agenda:
1) Turn in the Pinball Reflection
2) Simple Machines Notes
3) Building the VEX Student Toolboxes
Homework - DUE Tues. 9/10
1) Find real world examples of each of the 6 types of simple machines: inclined Plane, wedge, wheel and axle, lever, pulley, & screw.
2) Log onto PLTW and navigate to Courses --> Principles of Engineering --> Unit 1: Energy and Power --> Lesson 1.1 Mechanisms --> Engineering Notebook review materials
- FInd your PLTW login and password HERE
- Please email me if you do not see your name on this list.
Class Agenda:
1) Turn in the Pinball Reflection
2) Simple Machines Notes
3) Building the VEX Student Toolboxes
Homework - DUE Tues. 9/10
1) Find real world examples of each of the 6 types of simple machines: inclined Plane, wedge, wheel and axle, lever, pulley, & screw.
2) Log onto PLTW and navigate to Courses --> Principles of Engineering --> Unit 1: Energy and Power --> Lesson 1.1 Mechanisms --> Engineering Notebook review materials
- FInd your PLTW login and password HERE
- Please email me if you do not see your name on this list.
Friday Aug. 30
Class Agenda:
1) 1A & 2A Final Pinball building time
2) 3A - Pinball Group presentations and play time
3) Clean-up
Homework -
1) Complete the photo release form if you have not done so.
2) Complete the Pinball Learning Reflection - Please have a printed complete reflection worksheet on Wed. 9/4
- Download the Pinball Learning Reflection HERE
Class Agenda:
1) 1A & 2A Final Pinball building time
2) 3A - Pinball Group presentations and play time
3) Clean-up
Homework -
1) Complete the photo release form if you have not done so.
2) Complete the Pinball Learning Reflection - Please have a printed complete reflection worksheet on Wed. 9/4
- Download the Pinball Learning Reflection HERE
Wednesday Aug. 28
Class Agenda:
1) 1A & 2A Final Pinball building time
2) 3A - Miniblocks for English and Engineering
- Documentation of the Design process and the engineering notebook
Homework -
1) Complete your photo release form.
2) Pinball presentation -
3) Be prepared to finish building your pinball machine to present during 3A on Friday.
4) Glue/tape in your Design Process documentation handouts into your engineering notebook if you did not do so in class.
Class Agenda:
1) 1A & 2A Final Pinball building time
2) 3A - Miniblocks for English and Engineering
- Documentation of the Design process and the engineering notebook
Homework -
1) Complete your photo release form.
2) Pinball presentation -
3) Be prepared to finish building your pinball machine to present during 3A on Friday.
4) Glue/tape in your Design Process documentation handouts into your engineering notebook if you did not do so in class.