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Due:

Projects 2-3: Infographic, Motion, Work, Energy and Race Car

1) Get packet for Project #2 of infographic on STEM career, review engineer's notebook and start recording progress on second project in green journal.
 
2) Complete, print and exhibit final draft of infographic on 1st choice career by 4/5.  Make sure to used structured visuals with either vertical and horizontal boundaries between topics or with one background color that has 1 or more different zones of color behind each topic.  Also include at least 3 photographs.  Please see Examples of Infographics via uploaded file below.  Consider doing more than required 5 topics for extra credit.
 
3) Start background research for Project #3 of Mouse Trap Race Car (MTRC) by completing the following Nearpod lessons at the following links:
     a. Balanced and Unbalanced Forces by 4/1  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=L46XB )
     b. What Are Force, Motion and Work? by 4/9   ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=MN4LX )
     c. Newton's Laws by 4/16
          --1st Law by 4/12   https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=ZAM2U     
          --2nd Law by 4/15   https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=35L74     
          --3rd Law by 4/16   https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=RKWJC     
 
 
5) Cover content in Nearpod lessons at the following links:
     a. Potential and Kinetic Energy by 4/18  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=JX3AH )
     b. What Are Simple Machines by 4/19  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=P97JU )   
     c. Simple Machines by 4/22
          -- Levers by 4/23  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=H3B5A   
          -- Inclined Planes, Wedges & Screws by 4/24  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=BDWKG      
          -- Wheel and Axles and Pulleys by 4/25 https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=67QLI     
 
6) Play Quizizz Potential & Kinetic Energy Calculations at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=90215090 by 4/18, Kahoot! Simple Machines & Mechanical Advantage #1-10 at https://kahoot.it/challenge/09286373?challenge-id=d1c4d04d-6d06-4cfa-8e7b-b7e4dbeb9489_1713449882705 with 09286373 by 4/23.  For EXTRA CREDIT do Work and Simple Machines #1-21 at https://kahoot.it/challenge/06073401?challenge-id=d1c4d04d-6d06-4cfa-8e7b-b7e4dbeb9489_1713449459547 with 06073401 by 4/26.
 
7) View diagram at https://quizlet.com/275813619/calculating-mechanical-advantage-diagram/, 3 minute 17 second video, Mechanical Efficiency, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OUAoJsuzvU and take notes as preferred by 4/19.  Afterwards, play Quizizz Work, Power and Simple Machines #1-24 at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=67672783 by 4/30/24.
 
8) Open and start completing BSL Speed Accel Energy.docx from the uploaded files.  Use Speed, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZo8-ihCA9E and Rotational Motion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grMWAI1RdVs to answer questions #1-6 under Motion and Rate by 4/30.  Please enter written answers/calculations in journal as research for Mouse Trap Race Car.  For EXTRA CREDIT view Scalars and Vectors at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUrMI0DIh40 and Position, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXbKlYSEvF8, enter titles in journal and write summaries/notes of content in brief videos by 5/2.
 
9) Submit work on BSL Speed... by 5/3, get first materials for Mouse Trap Race Car (MTRC) and start working on research and design for project #3 by 5/3.
 
10) Document progress on design of mouse trap race car on 5/3 through 5/7 for grade on 1st 4 days of progress as recorded in engineer's notebook and as observed in class.  Email links to all used websites with brief description for each link.  Be sure to write research from websites & progress with design in journal in format shown in handout on Engineer's Notebook.  Please see uploaded rubric for engineer's notebook.
 
11) Continue work on Mouse Trap Race Car with documentation of progress for Days 5-6 on 5/8 - 5/9.  Test runs of cars and related collection of data like time that car is in motion, number of rotations of a wheel during travel and distance that car travels must happen by 5/10.
 
 
12) Play second Quizizz Work, Power and Simple Machines at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=67672783  (or joinmyquiz.com with code 6767 2783) by 11/7.
 
13) View Use Speed, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZo8-ihCA9E and Rotational Motion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grMWAI1RdVs by 11/8.  For EXTRA CREDIT view Scalars and Vectors at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUrMI0DIh40 and Position, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXbKlYSEvF8, enter titles in journal and write summaries/notes of content in brief videos by 11/8.  Answer 26 questions in Quizizz game, "motion," at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=84590565 by 1/5.
 
14a) View Design Process of BMW 7 Series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goeeNWtldcw and Mousetraps in Motion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVNFxlEMWvw, take notes as research in engineer's notebook and document websites. 
 
14b) Get materials for Mouse Trap Race Car (MTRC) and start working on research and design for project #2 by 11/10.
 
14c) Document progress on design of mouse trap race car on 11/9 through 11/17 for grade on 1st 4 days of progress as recorded in engineer's notebook and as observed in class.  Email links to all used websites with brief description for each link.  Be sure to write research from websites & progress with design in journal in format shown in handout on Engineer's Notebook.  Please see uploaded rubric for engineer's notebook.
 
15) Continue work on Mouse Trap Race Car with documentation of progress for all days through 12/15.  Test runs of cars and related collection of data like time that car is in motion, number of rotations of a wheel during travel and distance that car travels must happen by 12/15.
 
16) Complete Everfi lessons by 5/17.
 
     a. Understanding Mental Wellness by 4/22
     b. Vaping: Know the Truth by 4/25 
     c. AlcoholEDU For High School by 4/30
     d. K-12 Prescription Drug Safety by 5/3 
     e. Honor Code - Bullying Prevention by 5/8
     f. Keys To Your Future by 5/13
     g. Endeavor by 5/15
     h. Pathways by 5/17
 
17) Finish documentation of progress on MTRC project with calculation of linear and angular velocities of car and axle by 5/10.

Past Assignments

Due:

STEM Expo and Project 2 Infographic

1a) Check resources for research project and use them to finish emailing sections of poster presentation for STEM EXPO at HHS and/or MTSU.
 
     a. Information, Instructions, Rules and Guidelines - https://4.files.edl.io/f5a8/01/23/24/161851-5769fdcd-8356-4f9f-99fc-627496207ffd.pdf 
 
 
 
 
     e. Trifold Poster Instructions - https://www.wm.edu/as/charlescenter/student-research/research-events/2023-fall-symposium/register-to-present/trifold-poster-instructions/
 
     f. Abstract Guidelines and Examples - 
 
 
 
1b)  Finish attaching sections of poster presentation for STEM Expo 2024 by 3/25.  Please submit MS Word document with remaining sections for printing and placement on posters by 3/20.  Further deadlines follow:
 
     a. Experimental Design -  3/4
     b. Materials and Results - 3/4
     c. Conclusion and Abstract - 3/5
     d. Assemble Posters - 3/14
     e. Practice/Improve Presentation of Research - 3/19
 
2) Get and discuss packet for second project, an infographic on chosen career by 3/15.

Due:

Driving Questions Examples.jpg Ch 1 Work Scanned Text.jpg Ch 2 Work Scanned Text.jpg

Engineering Fundamentals Chapters 4-7

1a) Make up 1a if you missed class on 1/10-12/24.  Open uploaded file Remind 1st in first block, use your cell phone or student email to follow directions and join Remind for your class by 8/14.  Return signed syllabus and safety contract by 8/18.  Get green journal and folder in 1st block by 8/14.  Use a blue or black Sharpie to write your name, subject and block on the covers.  Number top right corner of front and back sides of each sheet in journal.  Each side is a page; so, 80 sheets in each journal will give pages #1-160, but 100 sheets will give pages #1-200.  No one has to number sheets in journal past page 160.  Leave green journals and folders in green crate for 1st block at the end of each class.  Class finished most of #1a by 1/12.
 
1b) On Thursday, 1/11, read and highlight matching information on lab safety contract while watching Lab Safety video at Lab Safety Video - YouTube.  Write title Lab Safety Video on page 9 in journal and take notes on video there.  Memorize how long to flush eyes at emergency eye wash station and how to light a Bunsen burner.  Watch PASS method for using a fire extinguisher at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDI073TW9sY. Use Safety video and notes that you take on these topics to study.  Highlight or underline statements in safety contract that have NEVER, ALWAYS or IMMEDIATELY in them.  Complete #1b by 1/12..  
 
1c) On 1/11 also view information on using an AED at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAa_C0SIqiE.  The lab safety test is on Friday, 1/12.
 
1d) Review information for STEM Expo 2024 at https://sites.google.com/view/rcs-science-stem/stem/stem-expo, get related documents by 1/23, and use student email address to register at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/ by 1/25 for help with selecting a science project.  Also, check https://tops.utk.edu/research-poster-presentations-2 and https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/science-fair-project-display-boards?gclid=CPD74ITx3agCFcns7QodAml5bA#samples by 1/26.
 
2a) On Thursday, 1/25, open uploaded slides for chapter 1 of Engineering Fundamentals in Ch 1 PPT.pptx of files below or share textbooks.  These thin blue books are atop tall wood cabinets closest to front wall of classroom. 
 
2b) By Friday, start answering Test Your Knowledge questions 1-21 for chapter 1 on page 20 of Engineering Fundamentals on first available page in journal.  Ch 1 Work Scanned is uploaded image of pages 20-21 from textbook.  In journal, title work Chapter 1 TYK #1-21 p.20 and number answers.  PLEASE only write numbered full answers to the questions.  Include page number where you find proof of answer beside each response.
 
3) Finish Communicating about Engineering (CE) #2 on page 21 by Monday, 1/29.  You may use white paper from laser printer in classroom for this timeline.
 
4a) On Tuesday, 1/30 see uploaded files below, open and use Art01.pdf and STEM I Defined...Career Awareness, type answers into form, save frequently while doing so and send completed worksheet as file attachment in email to [email protected].  Instead of doing the work online, you may use printed out hard copies of these handouts if you prefer to write answers on paper. 
 
4b) On Thursday, 2/1 continue work on project for STEM EXPO 2024.  Add 1 block worth of progress to MS Word document and email the updated file before the end of class.
 
5) On Friday, 2/2, view hard copy of Chapter 2 PPT, discuss key concepts, use chapter 2 in textbook, in journal answer Test Your Knowledge questions 1-16 on pages 36-37 of textbook and prepare Communicating about Engineering #1 from page 37 by Monday, 2/5.  
 
6a) On 2/6, get hard copy of worksheet STEM bls Career SIMPLE Template which is in uploaded files, use handout STEM 101: Intro to Tomorrow's Jobs which is uploaded as art01.pdf, and fill in squares on worksheet.  Hard copies of these resources are on oak table.
 
6b) On Tuesday, 2/7, start using hard copy of Chapter 3 presentation or text, answer Test Your Knowledge (TYK) questions 1-15 on pages 56-57 of EF and prepare Communicating about Engineering (CE) #2 on page 57 by 2/9.  Give presentation to class by Mon., 2/12.
 
7) On Thursday, 2/8, get BMT 1 Study Guide EF Ch 1-3 and answer questions over chapters 1-2 as preparation for benchmark test 1 over chapters 1-3.  Write name of file as title on sheet of notebook paper, keep paper as exit ticket in folder.  Write numbered answers to questions under title by 2/9; use the internet for question #5 on the study guide.
 
8) By Tuesday, 2/13, submit answers for study guide for Test 1 over chapters 1-3 in Engineering Fundamentals, get corrections and make up any missing assignments.  Benchmark exam 1 will happen on Wednesday, 2/14.
 
9) Take Exam 1 over chapters 1-3 of Engineering Fundamentals on 2/14.
 
10) Cover EF chapter 4 on Thursday, 2/15, and answer TYK questions 1-21 on pages 74-75 and CE #2 on page 75 questions by 2/16.
 
11a) Get packet on engineer's notebook, review it and finish written declaration of research topic for poster presentation at MTSU STEM Expo.  This topic must be written in engineer's notebook in correct format for this location.
 
11b) Check resources for research project and use them to start emailing sections of poster presentation for STEM EXPO at HHS and/or MTSU.
 
     a. Information, Instructions, Rules and Guidelines - https://4.files.edl.io/f5a8/01/23/24/161851-5769fdcd-8356-4f9f-99fc-627496207ffd.pdf 
 
 
 
 
11c)  Continue finishing and emailing sections of poster presentation for STEM Expo 2024 on 2/29 - 3/6.  Please submit MS Word document with purpose, indepth inquiry, title and background research for printing and placement on posters by 3/1.  Further deadlines follow:
 
     a. Experimental Design -  3/4
     b. Materials and Results - 3/4
     c. Conclusion and Abstract - 3/5
     d. Assemble Posters - 3/6
     e. Practice/Improve Presentation of Research - 3/7
 
12) Finish work on Chapter 4 CE #2, the poster display of 4 types of brainstorming for solving 1 technological problem at HHS by 2/20.  Exhibit poster at HHS by 2/21.
 
13) Cover Chapter 5, complete related Test Your Knowledge questions 1-10 on page 95 by 2/22 plus Communicating About Engineering activity #1 on page 96 by 2/23.
 
14) Cover Chapter 6, complete related Test Your Knowledge questions 1-15 on page 112 by 2/26 plus Communicating About Engineering activity #1 on page 113 by 2/27.
 
15) Cover Chapter 7, complete related Test Your Knowledge questions 1-11 on page 135 by 3/5 plus Communicating About Engineering #1-3 on page 135 by 3/6.
 
16) Answer questions over chapters 4-7 of Engineering Fundamentals on study guide for midterm exam by 3/6, get feedback with correct answers by 3/7 and take midterm exam by 3/8. 

Due:

Motion, Work, Energy and Project 2

1) Get information on engineer's notebook and handout on 1st project.  Read through information and start making an infographic on 1st choice career.  Use information from hard copies or uploaded files, Career Simple Template, Examples of Infographics and STEM...Career Infographic.pdf to start infographic by 2/22.  Use www.canva.com instead of www.easel.ly to make the advertisement.  Email progress to [email protected] by 9/28.  Progress must include your selected template, title of your STEM career, at least 2 related photos and answer to at least 2 of 5 required topics.
 
**PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE YOUR PREFERRED STEM CAREER TO ONE THAT SHOWS IN ANY OF THE EXAMPLES OF INFOGRAPHICS.  IF YOU NEVER CHOSE A CAREER FIND ONE THAT IS NOT IN THE EXAMPLES OF INFOGRAPHICS.  THANK YOU.**
 
2) Improve rough draft of infographic on 1st choice career by 9/28.  Make sure to used structured visuals with either vertical and horizontal boundaries between topics or with one background color that has 1 or more different zones of color behind each topic.  Also include at least 3 photographs.  Please see Examples of Infographics via uploaded file below.  Consider doing more than required 5 topics for extra credit.  Email improvements before class ends on 9/28.  The infographics will go on display 10/12.
 
3) Write all answers to Part 1 Chapters 4-5 of study guide for midterm exam on the handout by end of class on 9/18.  Write page reference where you found proof that each answer is correct next to each question on the handout for more than half credit.  Start answering all TYK questions for chapters 6 and 7 in Engineering Fundamentals.  This work for Chapters 6-7 is due in your journals by the end of class on 9/20.
 
6) Use uploaded presentation for chapter 6 to complete Test Your Knowledge questions 1-15 on page 112 of Engineering Fundamentals by 9/21 and Communicating about Engineering #2 on page 113 by 9/22.  Finish chapter 7 Test Your Knowledge questions 1-11 on page 135 by 9/22; CE #2-3 on page 135 by 9/25.
 
7) Finish study guide over chapters 4-7 of Engineering Fundamentals, bubble answers on GradeCam answer sheet, write answers on handout  and get print out of results by 9/26 
 
8)  Use corrections of errors to prepare for midterm exam over EF Chapters 4-7 by 9/27.  Take test by Thursday, 9/28/23.
 
9a) Discuss engineer's notebook and get packet for Infographic on STEM Career, the first project, by 9/28.
 
9b) Complete, print and exhibit final draft of infographic on 1st choice career by 10/11.  Make sure to used structured visuals with either vertical and horizontal boundaries between topics or with one background color that has 1 or more different zones of color behind each topic.  Also include at least 3 photographs.  Please see Examples of Infographics via uploaded file below.  Consider doing more than required 5 topics for extra credit.
 
10) Cover content in Nearpod lessons at the following links:
     a. Balanced and Unbalanced Forces by 10/12  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=ZCJXP )
     b. What Are Force, Motion and Work? by 10/16  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=SGJLH )
     c. Newton's Laws by 10/20
          --1st Law by 10/17 https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=PSLH4     
          --2nd Law by 10/18  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=L7VBS     
          --3rd Law by 10/20  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=685HK     
 
 
12) Cover content in Nearpod lessons at the following links:
     a. Potential and Kinetic Energy by 10/23  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=RNZFW )
     b. What Are Simple Machines by 10/24  ( https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=TQEL3 )   
     c. Simple Machines by 11/6
          -- Levers by 10/25  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=qy796    
          -- Inclined Planes, Wedges & Screws by 11/3  https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=MA7ED       
          -- Wheel and Axles and Pulleys by 11/6 https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=XPTLG     
 
*13) Play Quizizz Potential & Kinetic Energy Calculations at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=97132047 with 9713 2047 by 10/25, Kahoot! Simple Machines & Mechanical Advantage #1-10 at https://kahoot.it/challenge/04866091?challenge-id=d1c4d04d-6d06-4cfa-8e7b-b7e4dbeb9489_1677473471991 with 04866091 by 10/31.  For EXTRA CREDIT do Work and Simple Machines #1-21 at https://kahoot.it/challenge/06658838?challenge-id=d1c4d04d-6d06-4cfa-8e7b-b7e4dbeb9489_1677473554430 with 06658838 by 10/31.
 
14) View diagram at https://quizlet.com/275813619/calculating-mechanical-advantage-diagram/, 3 minute 17 second video, Mechanical Efficiency, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OUAoJsuzvU and take notes as preferred by 10/30.  Afterwards, play Quizizz Work, Power and Simple Machines #1-13 of 24 questions at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=67042343 by 10/30/23.
 
15) Play second Quizizz Work, Power and Simple Machines at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=69875352  (or joinmyquiz.com with code 6987 5352) by 11/7.
 
16) View Use Speed, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZo8-ihCA9E and Rotational Motion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grMWAI1RdVs by 11/8.  For EXTRA CREDIT view Scalars and Vectors at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUrMI0DIh40 and Position, Velocity and Acceleration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXbKlYSEvF8, enter titles in journal and write summaries/notes of content in brief videos by 11/8.  Answer 26 questions in Quizizz game, "motion," at https://quizizz.com/join?gc=84590565 by 1/5.
 
17a) View Design Process of BMW 7 Series at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goeeNWtldcw and Mousetraps in Motion at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVNFxlEMWvw, take notes as research in engineer's notebook and document websites. 
 
17b)Get materials for Mouse Trap Race Car (MTRC) and start working on research and design for project #2 by 11/10.
 
17c) Document progress on design of mouse trap race car on 11/9 through 11/17 for grade on 1st 4 days of progress as recorded in engineer's notebook and as observed in class.  Email links to all used websites with brief description for each link.  Be sure to write research from websites & progress with design in journal in format shown in handout on Engineer's Notebook.  Please see uploaded rubric for engineer's notebook.
 
18) Continue work on Mouse Trap Race Car with documentation of progress for all days through 12/15.  Test runs of cars and related collection of data like time that car is in motion, number of rotations of a wheel during travel and distance that car travels must happen by 12/15.
 
20) Complete Everfi lessons a through h by 12/15.
 
     a. Understanding Mental Wellness by 11/12
     b. Honor Code - Bullying Prevention by 11/17 
     c. Keys To Your Future by 11/30
     d. Vaping: Know the Truth by 12/1 
     e. AlcoholEDU For High School by 12/7
     f. K12 Prescription Drug Safety by 12/11
     g. Endeavor by 12/19 FOR EXTRA CREDIT
     h. Pathways by 12/14
 
21) Finish documentation of progress on MTRC project with final report on performance of car by 12/15.  The written report is final exam.  Show the following in final report:
 
     a. Two trials of data entered on data sheet with related units
 
     b. Use of data to write out calculations of the following:
 
          1. Linear speed and velocity of car at 3 to 5 sec and at total time that car travels
          2. Angular velocity of 1 wheel at 3 to 5 sec and at total time that car travels
          3. Acceleration of car and of 1 wheel during first 3 to 5 seconds of motion
          4. Statement of ranks for distance and speed
          5. Overall evaluation of successes and failures of design with suggestions about
              how to improve speed and distance