WELCOME TO AUTOMATION
& ROBOTICS!!Mr. Fritz
2014-2015
Semester 2
WEEK 1: TUES – JAN. 20 Welcome to Automation & Robotics!!!
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Get to know Mr.Fritz and share information about themselves.
Learning Objective: “I will…” View a Powerpoint about Mr. Fritz and answer
questions about themselves.
AGENDA:1. “A Little About Me” Question sheet2. Meet Mr. Fritz
WEEK 1: WEDNESDAY – JAN. 21 Be seated in your assigned seat. No Bell work
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Access my Moodle account, review what to do in case of a alarm or drill, download RobotC.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Listen and follow instructions for alarms/drills, and
download/install Robot c
AGENDA:1. Automation & Robotics General info/
expectations.
WEEK 1: THURSDAY – JAN. 22 Be seated in your assigned seat.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Access my Moodle account, review what to do in case of a alarm or drill, download RobotC.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Listen and follow instructions for alarms/drills, and
download/install Robot c
AGENDA:1. Alarms/drills2. Bookmark Moodle/APS web page3. One note from Moodle4. Download Robot C
WEEK 1: FRIDAY – JAN. 23 Be seated in your assigned seat.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Work in groups to organize robot kits and supplies.
Learning Objective: “I will…”Count, record, redistribute VEX robot
pieces.
AGENDA:1. Organize & Inventory VEX kits
WEEK 2: MONDAY – JAN 26You will need your laptops powered on and One Note open.
1. When working in a group, what is the most important thing people should know or do?
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Work in groups to organize robot kits and supplies.
Learning Objective: “I will…”Count, record, redistribute VEX robot
pieces.
AGENDA:1. General Info sheet due today!!!..2. Organize & Inventory VEX kits
WEEK 2: TUESDAY – JAN 27Read the Group Operating Principles sheet.
1. Underline and then list the word that you think is the most important for each statement (1-7)
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Work in groups to organize robot kits and supplies. Identify important robot terms and their definitions
Learning Objective: “I will…” Count, record, redistribute VEX robot pieces. Create a poster of an assigned term and its meaning
AGENDA:1. Organize & Inventory VEX kits – finish up2. What is Automation & Robotics? Key Terms
WEEK 2: WEDNESDAY – JAN 28
1. Without researching online, define or describe what you think a robot is.
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-Drone-Quadricopter-Elite-720p/dp/B00FS7SV1U/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1422456863&sr=8-49&keywords=drone&pebp=1422456888532&peasin=B00FS7SV
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/01/27/why-white-house-quadcopter-is-drone-defense-wake-up-call/#
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify important robot terms and their definitions Learning Objective: “I will…”
Create a poster of an assigned term and its meaning.
AGENDA1. Video – How Robots will Change the
World2. AR Vocab Poster – work time• Due this Fri
WEEK 2: THURSDAY – JAN 291. What is technology?
2. List some examples of technology.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify important robot terms and their definitions Practice communication skills by giving/receiving
verbal instructions. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Create a poster of an assigned term and its meaning. Build/construct or give instructions on how to build a
random VEX structure.
1. VEX Build & Baseplate Design Activity
2. Vocab Poster Due tomorrow.
AGENDA:
WEEK 2: FRIDAY – JAN 301. What things went well with your VEX
Build and Baseplate Design Activity yesterday?
2. What thing went poorly with your VEX Build and Base plate Design Activity yesterday?
Please leave your laptops open for checking.
WEEK 2: FRIDAY – JAN 30
Please open your laptops and keep them open for checking bell work.
Please Log on to my Moodle page.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify important robot terms and their definitions Practice communication skills by giving/receiving
verbal instructions. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Create a poster of an assigned term and its meaning. Build/construct or give instructions on how to build a
random VEX structure.
1. VEX Build & Baseplate Design Activity
2. Vocab Poster Due today.
AGENDA:
WEEK 3: MONDAY – FEB 21. What is the difference between an
invention and an innovation?
2. Define limitation (you may use the vocab sheet on Moodle.)
Please leave your laptops open for checking bell work Week 2.
Also make sure you have downloaded and saved the “VEX Build” sheet from my Moodle page. You will be completing this today!!
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify important robot terms and their definitions Practice communication skills by giving/receiving
verbal instructions. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Create a poster of an assigned term and its meaning. Build/construct or give instructions on how to build a
random VEX structure.
1. VEX Build & Baseplate Design Activity
2. Fri - Quiz on Automation & Robotics vocab terms.
AGENDA:
WEEK 3: TUESDAY – FEB 31. How is an end effector similar or
different to a manipulator?
2. Explain in your own words what a work envelope is.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify the importance of an Engineering Notebook Identify ways in which humans use robots
Learning Objective: “I will…” Research one area and then create a presentation that
explains how humans use robots Set up an Engineering Notebook.
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Introduce & then
assign category2. Fri - Quiz on Automation & Robotics vocab
terms.
WEEK 3: WEDNESDAY – FEB 4Use the following vocab terms in a sentence. **Note: The sentence should show that you know what the term means.1. Debug2. Reprogram
Please check student portal for missing assignments in this class too!
Shortened class today due to the viewing of Selma by the Soc. Stu department.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify the importance of an Engineering Notebook Identify ways in which humans use robots
Learning Objective: “I will…” Research one area and then create a presentation that
explains how humans use robots Set up an Engineering Notebook.
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Sign Up; Work Day2. Fri - Quiz on Automation & Robotics vocab
terms.
WEEK 3: THURSDAY – FEB 5Use the following vocab terms in a sentence. **Note: The sentence should show that you know what the term means.
1. Troubleshoot2. Maintenance3. Impact
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots.
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Work Day2. Fri - Quiz on Automation & Robotics vocab
terms.
WEEK 3: FRIDAY – FEB 6No Bell work today. Quiz
Please set up a barrier between you and people next to you. There will be a Bell Work check…Week 3
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify the importance of an Engineering Notebook Identify ways in which humans use robots
Learning Objective: “I will…” Research one area and then create a presentation that
explains how humans use robots Set up an Engineering Notebook.
AGENDA:1. Quiz on Automation & Robotics vocab
terms.2. Robot Presentation – Work Day
WEEK 4: MONDAY – FEB 9
1. List at least 3 different inventions and how they have been innovated over the years.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Last Work Day• Save any PowerPoints to Mr. Fritz’s flash
drive…if done2. Tue. (tomorrow) Presentations Due.3. Wed – Presentations Begin!!!
WEEK 4: TUESDAY – FEB 101. List some steps in the Engineering
Cycle that engineers would perform?
WEEK 1: TUES – JAN. 20 Welcome to Automation & Robotics!!!
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different uses for robots. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Due Today• submit presentation (flashdrive)• Rehearse with partner (15 min.)• Presentations begin tomorrow!!!
2. Introduction to Engineering Powerpoint - finish
WEEK 4: WEDNESDAY – FEB 11
No Bellwork today….You do not need your laptops.
Presentations begin!!!
Today is an early release day.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – Begin Today!!!• Save any PowerPoints to Mr. Fritz’s flash
drive
WEEK 4: THURSDAY – FEB 121. List some different Engineering fields
that you may have heard of.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – in class• Save any PowerPoints to Mr. Fritz’s flash
drive
WEEK 4: FRIDAY – FEB 13List an invention or innovation that engineers from each field may have created.
1. Software Engineer2. Aeronautical Engineer3. Architectural Engineer
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – in class• Save any PowerPoints to Mr. Fritz’s flash
drive
WEEK 5: MONDAY – FEB 16No school President’s Day Holiday
WEEK 5: TUESDAY – FEB 171. Describe what you think a System is.
2. What is the input of a system? Give an example of one.
3. What is the output of a system? Give an example of one.
*I will check Bell work for week 4 & 5 together this Fri.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify ways in which humans use robots Identify different mechanisms and where they are used
in real-life applications Learning Objective: “I will…”
Research one area and then create a presentation that explains how humans use robots
Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Robot Presentation – in class (finish up)2. 2.2.1.A - Observing Mechanisms
WEEK 5: WEDNESDAY – FEB 18List as many simple machines as you can:(Note - *There are 6/7 of them)
*I will check Bell work for week 4 & 5 together this Fri.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. 2.2.1.A - Observing Mechanisms
WEEK 5: THURSDAY – FEB 19Define the following terms: (You may visit my Moodle site for a list of Key Terms…look under 2.2. Mechanical Systems)
1. Linear Motion2. Oscillating Motion3. Reciprocating Motion4. Rotary Motion
*I will check Bell work for week 4 & 5 together this Fri.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. 2.2.1.A - Observing Mechanisms –
complete & turn in via Portal
WEEK 5: FRIDAY – FEB 201. What is the difference between Force
and Torque?
2. What is a Trade-off?
*I will check Bell work for week 4 & 5 together this Fri.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. 2.2.1.A - Observing Mechanisms –
complete and turn in (via portal) 2. Gear Mechanisms Activity
WEEK 6: MONDAY – FEB 23Identify the mechanisms below
1. 2.
3. 4.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. 2.2.1.A - Observing Mechanisms –
complete and turn in (via portal) 2. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Download and save doc. Moodle.• Begin build.
3. Quiz – this Fri on Gear Mechanism Identification
WEEK 6: TUESDAY – FEB 24Identify the mechanisms below
1. 2.
3. 4.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Build• Answer questions on sheet
2. Quiz – this Fri on Gear Mechanism Identification
WEEK 6: WEDNESDAY – FEB 25No Bellwork today
Please be seated but don’t get your building materials yet.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Build• Answer questions on sheet
2. Quiz – this Fri on Gear Mechanism Identification
WEEK 6: THURSDAY – FEB 26Please be seated in your assigned seats.
For Bell work please open One Note and be ready to answer the questions from Quizlet.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Build• Answer questions on sheet
2. Quiz – this Fri on Gear Mechanism Identification
WEEK 6: FRIDAY – FEB 271. No Bellwork today….2. Review for the Quiz on Gear
Mechanisms
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Quiz – Gear Mechanism Identification2. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Answer questions on sheet
WEEK 7: MONDAY – MAR 21. Name at least 2 mechanisms where
torque can be increased from input to output.
2. Name a mechanism where there the type of motion changes from input to output.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Answer questions on sheet
WEEK 7: TUESDAY – MAR 31. The advantage of using a chain drive
over a belt drive is…
2. The advantage of using a belt drive over a chain drive is…
3. The purpose of an idler gear is to…
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Answer questions on sheet
WEEK 7: WEDNESDAY – MAR 4No Bellwork today….please be seated in your assigned seats.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity-finish up• Check that your answers are in a
different color or highlighted• Answer the Conclusion Ques.
Completely2. Engineering Careers Scavenger Hunt.
WEEK 7: THURSDAY – MAR 5Identify where/how the following mechanisms are used:
1. Lead screw
2. Simple gear train
3. Belt drive
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Review problem questions with Key• Disassemble Gear Mechanisms.
WEEK 7: FRIDAY – MAR 6No Bellwork today….please be seated in your assigned seats.
Bellwork check today for week 6 & 7.
Mr. Fritz gone 1st & 2nd Hour Today.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Submit via portal (not working)
2. Video: What Will the Future Be Like?• Identify describe at least 3 inventions/
innovations mentioned in the video.
WEEK 8: MONDAY – MAR 91. In a gear train, if the input gear is
smaller than the output gear, what is being increased? (speed or torque)
2. What is the gear ratio of two meshed gears if the input gear has 36 teeth and the output has 12 teeth?
3. In the gear train in ques. #2, what is being increased? (speed or torque)
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify different mechanisms and where they are used in real-life applications
Learning Objective: “I will…” Apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique
problem for speed, torque, force or type of motion.
AGENDA:1. Gear Mechanisms Activity• Submit via portal (try Firefox)• Dismantle mechanisms.
2. Video: What Will the Future Be Like?• Identify describe at least 3 inventions/
innovations mentioned in the video.3. Engineering Career Scavenger Hunt4. Quiz Fri – Gear Mechanisms
WEEK 8: TUESDAY – MAR 101. What is the gear ratio of two meshed
gears if the input gear has 64 teeth and the output has 12 teeth?
2. Identify the input motion and the output motion for the crank and slider.
3. Identify the input motion and the output motion for the worm and wheel.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Engineering Career Scavenger Hunt – due Fri2. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Introduce Design Template - individual3. Fri – Quiz on mechanical gears
WEEK 8: WEDNESDAY – MAR. 111. Name the type of movement used as
an input.2. The output movement has been
changed to 3. We call this mechanism a...
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Engineering Career Scavenger Hunt – Due Friday2. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Research, brainstorm ideas• Create diagram on Design Template -
individual3. Fri – Quiz on mechanical gears
WEEK 8: THURSDAY – MAR 121. What is the output movement
for the mechanism below?2. What is the name of the
mechanism?3. What would happen to the
motion if the input gear were larger?
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Engineering Career Scavenger Hunt – Due Friday2. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Research, brainstorm ideas• Create diagram on Design Template -
individual3. Fri – Quiz on mechanical gears
WEEK 8: FRIDAY – MAR 13No Bellwork today…
You will need your laptop turned on.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Quiz on mechanical gears2. Engineering Career Scavenger Hunt – Due today3. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Design Template – goal: complete your
diagrams
WEEK 9: MONDAY – MAR 16No Bellwork today…
Please go to my Moodle site and find the “Decision Matrix Pull Toy” sheet under the Mechanical Systems section.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template – goal: complete your group
diagrams
WEEK 9: TUESDAY – MAR 17
1. For you, what is the most difficult part of the design process? Why?
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template – goal: complete your group
diagrams
WEEK 9: WEDNESDAY – MAR 18 Go to my Moodle site, scroll down to the 2.3
Automated Systems section and find the Automated Systems - Key Terms document. Refer to this document to define the following terms.
1. Automation –
2. Behavior –
3. Comments -
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template
• Construct Pull Toy2. End of Quarter is next Fri 3/27…turn in all
assessments
WEEK 9: THURSDAY – MAR 19 Go to my Moodle site and find the
Automated Systems - Key Terms document. Refer to this document to define the following terms.
1. Pseudo-code – 2. Analog signal – 3. Digital signal –
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template
• Construct Pull Toy2. End of Quarter is next Fri 3/27…turn in all
assessments
WEEK 9: FRIDAY – MAR 20 Go to my Moodle site and find the Automated Systems - Key
Terms document. Refer to this document to define the following terms.
1. Experimentation2. Feedback3. Program
Please keep One Note open for a Bell work check.
Please plan on turning in any missing assessments before next Wed…it’s the end of the 3rd quarter.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template
• Construct Pull Toy2. End of Quarter is next Fri 3/27…turn in all
assessments
Make an entry in your Engineering LogSummarize what you have accomplished up
to this point since Wed.
WEEK 10: MONDAY – MAR 23 No Bell work Please plan on turning in any missing
assessments before this Wed…it’s the end of the 3rd quarter.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template
• Construct Pull Toy…Due Wed2. End of Quarter is this Fri 3/27…turn in all assessments
WEEK 10: TUESDAY – MAR 24 Go to my Moodle site and find the Automated
Systems - Key Terms document. Refer to this document to define the following terms.
1. Sensor2. Switch3. Touch Sensor
Please plan on turning in any missing assessments before this Wed…it’s the end of the 3rd quarter.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• 2 things need to be signed by me BEFORE you begin building:• Decision Matrix Pull Toy• Design Template
• Construct Pull Toy…Due Wed2. End of Quarter is this Fri 3/27…turn in all assessments
WEEK 10: WEDNESDAY – MAR 25 Make an entry in your Engineering Log
(in One Note)Summarize what you have accomplished on
your Pull Toy Monday and Tues. this week.
Please plan on turning in any missing assessments Today…it’s the end of the 3rd quarter.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Construct Pull Toy…Due Today• Decorate• Complete Name plate
2. End of Quarter is this Fri 3/27…turn in all assessments/assignments
WEEK 10: WEDNESDAY – MAR 25 Make an entry in your Engineering Log
Summarize what you have accomplished up to this point since Wed.
WEEK 10: THURSDAY – MAR 26 Please get your Pull Toy and Name
plate. Place it at your group table. Be seated and quiet.
Please plan on turning in any missing assessments Today…it’s the end of the 3rd quarter.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Pull Toy Showcase & Scoring2. End of Quarter is this Fri 3/27…turn in all
assessments/assignments
WEEK 11: MONDAY – APRIL 6 Welcome Back!!!...Go to my Moodle site and
find the Automated Systems - Key Terms document. Refer to this document to define the following terms.
1. System –2. Threshold – 3. Troubleshoot – Next, open the Robot C program on
your laptop.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Design a toy that uses a mechanism to cause a change in its direction or type of motion.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Design and construct a pull toy within
constraints given.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.2.4 Pull Toy Construction
• Pull Toy Showcase & Scoring • Update paper form to Google Form
2. Make sure you can open Robot C and it is fully functional.
3. Activity 2.3.2 Robot Behaviors and Writing Pseudocode• Save to network drive• Begin reading and answering questions
WEEK 11: TUESDAY – APRIL 7Identify the vocab term by reading the following definitions: (this is practice for Friday’s quiz)
1. _____________ - Information about the output of a system that can be used to make adjustments.
2. _____________ - A system of discrete states: high or low, on or off, 1 or 0.
3. _____________ - A technique that is used to make a process automatic.
4. _____________ - A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify the 3 different types of robot behaviors.
Define Pseudocode. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.3.2 Robot Behaviors and Writing
Pseudocode• Save to network drive• Complete and submit via student portal
2. Quiz – Fri on Automation terms from bell work
WEEK 11: WEDNESDAY – APRIL 8Identify the vocab term by reading the following definitions: (this is practice for Friday’s quiz)
1. _____________ - A level or point at which something would start or cease to happen or come into effect.
2. _____________ - Locating and finding the cause of problems related to technological products or systems.
3. _____________ - A device that responds to a physical stimulus (as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control).
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Identify the 3 different types of robot behaviors.
Define Pseudocode. Learning Objective: “I will…”
Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior.
AGENDA:1. Activity 2.3.2 Robot Behaviors and Writing
Pseudocode• Save to network drive• Complete and submit via student portal
2. Quiz – Fri on Automation terms from bell work
WEEK 11: THURSDAY – APRIL 9Identify the vocab term by reading the following definitions: (this is practice for Friday’s quiz)
1. _____________ - Anything your robot does such as turning on a motor, following a line, or navigating a maze.
2. _____________ - Shorthand notation for programming which uses a combination of informal programming structures and verbal descriptions of code.
3. _____________ - A device that responds to a physical stimulus (as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control).
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.
AGENDA:1. Introduction to RobotC2. Automate Pull Toy
• Add motor mount & motor to pull toy• Add touch sensor (push button)• Add Cortex (brains) to your pull toy
3. Quiz – Fri on Automation terms from bell work
WEEK 11: FRIDAY – APRIL 10 No Bellwork today Please turn on your laptops for the quiz & log
onto Socrative.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Quiz – Automation terms from bell work2. Introduction to RobotC3. Automate Pull Toy
• Add motor mount & motor to pull toy• Add touch sensor (push button)• Add Cortex (brains) to your pull toy
WEEK 12: MONDAY – APRIL 131. What command do we use in RobotC to get the
motor moving?
2. If you want a command to occur for a certain amount of time, what command do you use?
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Test Bed Activity
WEEK 12: TUESDAY – APRIL 141. What command do we use in RobotC to get the
motor moving?
2. If you want a command to occur for a certain amount of time, what command do you use?
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Test Bed Activity
WEEK 12: WEDNESDAY – APRIL 151. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:
• When a button is pushed a mobile robot will move backwards at full speed for 12 seconds and then stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Test Bed Activity
WEEK 12: THURSDAY – APRIL 161. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:
• When a button is pushed a mobile robot will move backwards at full speed for 12 seconds and then stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Test Bed Activity2. Automate Pull Toy
• Add motor mount & motor to pull toy• Add touch sensor (push button)• Add Cortex (brains) to your pull toy
WEEK 12: FRIDAY – APRIL 181. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:• When a button is pushed a mobile
robot will move forward at half speed for 5 seconds. Then it changes directions and goes full speed for 3 seconds and stops.
• I will check bell work today and collect Pull Toy Test bed Activity sheet.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Automate Pull Toy• Add motor mount & motor to pull toy• Add touch sensor (push button)• Add Cortex (brains) to your pull toy
WEEK 13: MONDAY – APRIL 201. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:When a button is pushed a mobile robot will move backwards at half speed for 7 seconds. Then it changes directions and goes full speed for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds a button must be pushed to stop it.
• I will check bell work (11 & 12) today.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Automate Pull Toy• Add the following: motor mount & motor to pull
toy, touch sensor (push button), Cortex • Program, test, adjust
2. Fri – quiz on writing code in RobotC
WEEK 13: TUESDAY – APRIL 211. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:When a button is pushed the robot waits for 3 seconds and then moves forward at full speed. After 7 seconds it moves backwards at half speed for 3 seconds and then stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Automate Pull Toy – Pull Toy Challenge• Add the following: motor mount & motor to pull
toy, touch sensor (push button), Cortex • Program, test, adjust
2. Fri – quiz on writing code in RobotC
WEEK 13: WEDNESDAY – APRIL 221. No Bellwork today please check student
portal for missing work…
Robot Behaviors & Writing Pseudocode (complete and turn in via Portal)
Pull Toy Test Bed Activity (complete writing programs on sheet and turn in)
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Automate Pull Toy – Pull Toy Challenge• Add the following: motor mount & motor to pull
toy, touch sensor (push button), Cortex • Program, test, adjust• Competition begins tomorrow.• Reflection sheet.
2. Fri – quiz on writing code in RobotC
WEEK 13: THURSDAY – APRIL 231. No Bellwork today please check student
portal for missing work…
Robot Behaviors & Writing Pseudocode (complete and turn in via Portal)
Pull Toy Test Bed Activity (complete writing programs on sheet and turn in)
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Challenge-today & tomorrow• Competition begins tomorrow.• Reflection sheet.
2. Fri – quiz on writing code in RobotC
WEEK 13: FRIDAY – APRIL 24 Please sit in your assigned seat. Set up a
barrier between you and people at your table.
There is a quiz today on writing program code in RobotC.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Quiz on writing code in RobotC2. Pull Toy Challenge-today (last day)
• Reflection sheet due by Wednesday next week
WEEK 14: MONDAY – APRIL 271. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors.
• When a button is pushed a robot moves forward at half speed. After 5 seconds it stops and the waits for 10 seconds before moving backwards at half speed for 3 seconds and then stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection due this Wed 2. Doing DaVinci – Mechanisms and Engineering
WEEK 14: TUESDAY – APRIL 281. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection due this Wed• Make sure you have an image of your Pull
Toy 2. Doing DaVinci – Self-Propelled Vehicle3. Disassemble Pull Toy4. Inventory Fastner Kit
WEEK 14: WEDNESDAY – APRIL 291. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors.
A robot moves forward at qtr speed for 20 seconds. Then it begins moving at full speed while turning to the right for 7 seconds and stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection due Today!!2. Doing DaVinci – Self-Propelled Vehicle3. Disassemble Pull Toy (Take picture)4. Inventory Fastner Kit
WEEK 14: THURSDAY – APRIL 301. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors.
A robot moves forward at qtr speed for 20 seconds. Then it begins moving at full speed while turning to the right for 7 seconds and stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection due Today!!2. Doing DaVinci – Self-Propelled Vehicle3. Disassemble Pull Toy4. Inventory Fastner Kit
WEEK 14: FRIDAY – MAY 11. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors.
After a button is pushed, a robot curves forward to the left at full speed for 3 seconds. Then it begins moving at half speed in a straight line for 3 seconds and stops.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Intro. Mine Field Challenge2. Inventory Fastner Kit3. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 15: MONDAY – MAY 41. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors. Port 2 is the left motor/Port 3 is the right motor.
• A button is pushed and then the robot moves forward at full speed for 4 seconds. Then it begins moving at half speed while turning to the left for 3 seconds. When a button is pushed robot will stop.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Intro. Mine Field Challenge2. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 15: TUESDAY – MAY 51. Write the program for the following
complex behavior:**Your robot has 2 motors. Port 2 is the left motor/Port 3 is the right motor.
A button is pushed and then the robot turns to the left at quarter speed for 4 seconds. Then it begins moving straight at half speed for 10 seconds. When a button is pushed robot will stop.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Mine Field Challenge• Construct robot – chasis, motors, cortex,
2. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 15: WEDNESDAY – MAY 6No Bellwork today….Early release.
Please sit at your group table.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Mine Field Challenge• Construct robot – chasis, motors, cortex,
2. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 15: THURSDAY – MAY 7Please sit with your group1. To increase torque with a chain drive
mechanism, identify what the gear sizes must be for input and output.
2. List the 4 different types of motion when it comes to gear mechanisms.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Mine Field Challenge• Construct robot – chasis, motors, cortex,
2. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 15: FRIDAY – MAY 8Please sit with your groupWhat is the input and output motion for:
1. Cam and follower2. Worm and wheel3. Rack and pinion4. Crank and slider
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding a motor and sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…” Will write pseudocode for a complex behavior
and translate it into RobotC programing language.AGENDA:
1. Results & Awards for Pull Toy Challenge2. Mine Field Challenge• Construct robot – chasis, motors, cortex,
3. Pull Toy Challenge Reflection – turn in!!!!
WEEK 16: MONDAY – MAY11Identify the mechanisms below
1. 2.
3. 4.
OBJECTIVES: Content Objective: “The learner will…”
Automate a pull toy by adding 2 motors and a sensor and writing a program.
Learning Objective: “I will…”Will program a robot to go through a
minefield.
AGENDA:1. Mine Field Challenge• Program robot• Wed/Thurs – run robot through minefield
2. Quiz Fri – programming robots with 2 motors.