Mr. McGinty's
First
Day of School Activity
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Introduction to:
·
Introduction
to Engineering Design (IED)
·
Civil
Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
·
Principles
of Engineering (POE)
Welcome to the Project lead the Way Engineering
Curriculum! Which ever course you have been scheduled for will teach you the basic
skills needed in the design and engineering professions. The IED course will meet
your art credit needed for graduation and if you do really well, you can also
qualify for college credit through the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
What today’s lesson will cover is:
1.
Short Video or slide show on PLTW ( Friday’s lesson)
2.
An overview of Project lead the Way Courses and the PLTW
learning environment including (Friday)
a.
Opening and using the Curriculum on your desktop (next
week)
b.
Opening curriculum lessons, re-naming, and saving them to
your “Z” drive PLTW folder. (next week)
c.
Preparing, Printing, and submitting assignments (next week)
d.
Opening and previewing the software to be used in this course(next
week)
3.
The basic behavior expectations while in PLTW lab GW3
4.
How you will be marked
5.
What resources you will need for this course
6.
Designing and Making a Design work Portfolio
7.
Reviewing the course outline for Term including the Unit 1
exam (Friday)
Expectations
1.
Be early for class: “If you are on time then you are
late”
2.
Put your
phone, head phones and technology away before entering the room.
3.
Be prepared for class with all of
the items required (see supply list below)
4.
Respect teachers and classmates by
actively listening during the lesson time
5.
When working in teams, only talk with your teammates and not across the
room
6.
At the end of class, return your
work space to the condition that you found it in
a.
Computer logged off
b.
Keyboard and mouse placed on top of
computer
c.
Chair pushed in
d.
Any tools, materials, or project
components put away in appropriate location
e.
Any projects to be put in/on your assigned project space
f.
Any debris, scrap paper/card/foam
board is discarded in the recycling bins
7.
Please follow the Thumper rule:
a.
“If you don’t have
anything good to say, then don’t say anything at all”
b.
This refers to avoiding hurtful and disrespectful words and
actions. If you hear the teacher make a factual error then, by all means,
respectfully bring his attention to this!
8.
Follow all the rules for safe
computer use
a.
There is a list of Computer rules that are located at each
computer as well as further down this blog post. ( Friday)
b.
Unfortunately, Students who violate some of these rules,
have, in the past, either been removed from the class permanently with a
failing grade or lost computer privileges in the SCSD
9.
Please refrain from computer use
when the teacher is instructing the class unless when using the computer is
part of the instruction
10.
When or if you complete an
assignment early, use the curriculum and go on to the next activity.
Refrain from using class time for your social networking or game playing.
11.
Make sure your cell phone is turned
off and out of sight. Cell phones that are visible will be collected and
placed in a secure location for the duration of the class time.
12.
Do not bring any food or beverage
into the computer room.
GW3 Computer Use Expectations
1.
Use the Internet only for research related to class work This
computer does not belong to you; therefore do not place your own screen saver
or desk top image onto the monitor
2.
Only Computer games related to PLTW curriculum are allowed
and only when directly related to a specific lesson.
3.
There is not enough time in the PLTW curriculum lessons
to use social networking so please refrain from visiting your facebook,
tumblr, twitter, or any other site not related to this course
4.
Please refrain from cell phone or mp3 player recharging,
uploading, or downloading
5.
Respect the computer hardware by using it with care
6.
Always log off and take your flash drive before leaving
7.
Food and beverage are not allowed in the GW3 computer lab
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How you will be marked:
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Criteria
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% of total grade
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Lesson Activities
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30%
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Home work
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10%
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Unit Exam
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15%
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Projects
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30%
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Portfolio
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15%
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What you will need for this course (supplies)
1.
A grid paper notebook
2.
A Portfolio (You will design and
make this the first day or two of class!!)
3.
Pencils
4.
Black Pens
5.
Flash drive (optional but very
useful)
