Course Content
Grading Policy
Rules and Procedures
Vocabulary
Potpourri
100

 What programming platform do students use in the Automation and Robotics unit?

What is VEX Robotics®?

100

What percentage range is considered an A?

What is 93% to 100%?

100

What should students do when entering the classroom?

What is enter silently and go directly to their assigned desk?

100

What is the term for control of machines using computers?

 What is automation?

100

 What kind of approach will this course use for instruction?

What is a hands-on inquiry-based approach?

200

Name one type of project students create in the Computer Science for Innovators and Makers unit.

What is a tangible and shareable project?

200

What is the weight of participation/engagement in the overall grade?

What is 10%?

200

How should students get the teacher's attention?

What is by raising their hand?

200

What do we call the process of making something work automatically?

What is automation?

200

 How will students demonstrate their learning?

What is through various assessments like sketches and prototypes?

300

Describe what students do during the Inquiry Project.

What is conducting independent investigations based on personal interest and choice?


300

If a student submits a late assignment after the progress report period, when is it due?

What is by the end of the term?

300

What is the procedure for using the bathroom during class?

What is holding up their hand and waiting for the teacher's permission?

300

What is the term for the design and construction of machines?

What is engineering?

300

What percentage of the grade comes from practice and application?

What is 50%?

400

What are two key concepts students learn about in the Automation and Robotics unit?

What are mechanical systems and energy transfer?

400

What happens if a student earns a D- or below on an assignment?

What is they can resubmit the assignment to improve their grade up to a C?

400

When are students allowed to leave the classroom?

 What is when the teacher says, “Goodbye!”?

400

What do we call a project that students can choose based on their interests?

 What is an Inquiry Project?

400

 What will students use to submit assignments?

What is Microsoft OneNote?

500

How does the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) influence student learning in this course?

What is customizing learning experiences according to the needs of each learner?

500

What grade is assigned for missing work due to an unexcused absence?

What is a WS in Aspen, which computes to a 50%?

500

What is expected of students regarding the use of computers?

 What is to treat them as learning tools, not toys?

500

What does SEM stand for?

What is Schoolwide Enrichment Model?

500

What is the main goal of the STEM course according to the description?

What is to increase engagement in STEM using enjoyable and challenging experiences?

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