Class Procedures
Where do projects get stored?
Anywhere on the empty shelves along the back, or big cabinet on the left.
True or False?- Our topic scales go in order and can not be changed.
False
What does improvement mean?
a thing that makes something better or is better than something else
Which parts of STEAM will we mostly focus on in this class?
TEA- Technology, Engineering, Art
Where do you turn in paper assignments?
In the class basket (under the weekly schedule.)
True or False?- Most projects will cover more than one topic scale and you will get a grade on multiple topic scales for one project?
True
What is a diagram?
A visual representation of something, often drawn with labels.
What does STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
What can you do if you need more time to finish a project?
Ask a friend for help, take it home, or sign up for FLEX
How many topic scales are there in this class?
six
What is data?
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
What is engineering?
A job that uses science, math, and design to solve problems, improve systems, and increase productivity.
What can you do if you have free time in class?
Choose something off the cart or have free creative time with the other materials available in class.
What is the main difference between STEM topic scales and core class topic scales?
Core classes have units, and STEM is a cycle where any/all topic scales could be graded at the same time.
What is a variable in science?
Any factor, condition, or characteristic that can change or be different within an experiment
What is the difference between hardware and software in technology?
Hardware is the physical pieces of equipment and software is the information that makes it work.
Where are the supply bins, and what can be found in them?
They are in the bottom middle cabinets and contain scissors, box cutters, tape, tape measures, rulers, hot glue guns, liquid glue, and stick glue.
What are the six topic scales for this class?
Basic- Brainstorming and planning, research and resources, analyzing and evaluating research, real life scenario connections, problem-solving reasoning and adjustments, decision-making and conclusions
Advanced- Details focus and visuals, project outcome, discoveries and experimentation, explanations and demonstrations, reflections, evaluations
What is the difference between criteria and constraints on a project?
Criteria are things you have to do and constraints are things you can't do.
Which parts of the engineering design process are repeated within a single cycle of the process?
Create, test, and improve