Thursday 5-17, Friday 5-18

Topic: Projectile Motion
Assignment: 4.2.1 Projectile launcher, and data sheet
Due Date: Tuesday/ Wednesday

Notes: Continue towards completion of the project. We will be testing the next time we meet at the college, so please come Ready!

5th Period: Reminder: Meet at south campus on Monday in the orchestra room to hear a presentation on Robotics.

Wednesday 5-16

Topic: Projectile Motion
Assignment: 4.2.1 Projectile Launcher
Due Date: Sometime between Friday and May 29

Notes: Continue working on the build. We will begin testing our launchers next class. We will also start reviewing for the final exam.

Monday 5-14, Tuesday 5-15

Topic: Ping Pong Ball Launcher
Assignment: 4.2.1 Build
Due Date: Thursday/Friday is Test Day!

Notes: Today is a day to build/test/revise your launchers. Good Luck!

Thursday 5-10, Friday 5-11

Topic: Projectile Motion
Assignment: 4.2.1 Ping Pong Ball Launcher
Due Date: May 17, 18

Notes: Begin Brainstorming process and research process for the launcher.
Make sure to document as you go...think about the end documentation and prepare along the way

Tuesday 5-8; Wednesday 5-9

Topic: Statistics
Assignment: 4.1.2 Candy Statistics Due Thursday/Friday
(Remember...4.1.1 Data Exploration is due today too!)

Notes:
Complete initial measurements
Add your total color counts to the total class data file
Once every group has added their information...proceed to open the excel file on your computer, save in your name, and complete the rest of the assignment.

Monday 5-7

Topic: Statistics
Assignment: 4.1.1 Data Exploration
Due Wednesday

Notes: Find a partner and work together to collect the data. The calculations are to be completed individually. This is due on Wednesday. Thanks!

Friday 5-4

Topic: Statistics
Assignments: 4.1.1 Data Exploration Due End of Class
4.2.1 Candy Statistics Due Tuesday/Wednesday

Notes: Complete the assignments and save to the class folder

Wednesday 5-2, Thursday 5-3

Topic: Statistics
Assignment: 4.1.1 Statistical Data Exploration
Due Date: Friday/Monday

Notes: Probability PPT
Statistics PPT
Complete Statistical Data Exploration
Single Coin Flipper
Dice Roller

3.2.5 projects

1st period projects

Monday 4-30, Tuesday 5-1

Topic: Hydraulics
Assignments: 3.2.5 Hydraulic Lift Design: Due end of class
3.2.5 Calculations due Wednesday/Thursday
3.2.3 Practice Calculations due Wednesday/Thursday

Notes: Complete/improve hydraulic lift design.
At 8:45 we will be demonstrating our lifts to the class.
Complete calculations...

Thursday 4-26, Friday 4-27

Topic: Hydraulics
Assignments: 3.2.3 and 3.2.5 Due Monday/Tuesday

Notes: Finish Build and complete calculations in the assignment packet.
You will have class time next class to finish, but it is due at the end of the period on Monday/Tuesday...we will be deomonstrating these to the class at the end of class on Monday/Tuesday

Wednesday 4-25

Topic: Hydraulic Lift
Assignments: 3.2.3 Practice problems Due May 1
3.2.5 Hydraulic Lift Design due May 1

Notes: Begin brainstorming and planning for hydraulic lift.
Read through the requirements
Please note...input force must be known (use some type of weight for the input not a human input)

Here is an example project:

Tuesday 4-24

Topic: Hydraulic Lift Design
Assignments: 3.2.3: Practice Problems Due April 30
3.2.5 Hydraulic Lift Design Due April 30

Notes:
Continue working on hydraulic lift.
Be creative as to what you are lifting.
You should use a known weight for the input force...not a human input!

Monday 4/23

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignments: 3.2.4 Hydraulic Demonstration Due End of Class
3.2.3 Practice Problems Due May 1

Notes: Hydraulics Presentation
Hydraulic Demonstration
Work on Practice Problems

Friday 4-20

Topic: Fluid Power
Assignment: 3.2.3 Practice Problems
3.2.5 Hydraulic Lift
Due Date: 4-30

Notes: Begin Hydraulic Lift activity...in down time...work on practice problems

Thursday 4-19

Topic: Fluid Power
Assignment: 3.2.2 Pneumatic Demonstration
Due Date: End of class

Notes: PPT Introduction to Fluid Power
PPT Pneumatic Power
Demonstration of Pnuematic Device Click Here
Complete 3.2.2 Pnuematic Demonstration
Finish 3.1.7 if not already done.

Wednesday 4-18

Topic: Pnuematic and Hydraulic Demonstration
Assignment: 3.2.2 Pnuematic Demonstration Due End of Class
3.2.4 Hydraulic Demonstration Due End of Class
3.2.3 Fluid Power Practice Problems Due Friday

Notes: PPT on Pneumatics
Watch Video on Pneumatic Air Gun
Complete 3.2.2 Pnuematic Demonstration
PPT on Hydraulics
Watch Video on Hydraulic Digger
Complete 3.2.4 Hydraulic Demonstration
Begin Working on 3.2.3 Fluid Power Practice Problems

Tuesday 4-17

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: Finish 3.1.7
Due Date: End of class

Notes: All documentation and programming is due at the end of the period.
When your final project is complete, let me know and I will film it working.
Turn in Everything at the end of the period.

Thanks!

Monday 4-16

Topic: Introduction to Fluid Power
Assignment: 3.2.1 Fluid Power Applications
Due Date: TBD

Notes: View PPT on Fluid Power
Introduce assignment
Determine Fluid Power device and contact for interview...by Wednesday's class.

1st period machine control design projects

Thursday 4-12
Topic: machine control design
Assignments: 3.1.7
Due date: end of class.

Tuesday 4-10. Wednesday 4-11

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: Thursday/Friday?

Notes: Continue working on project, documentation and programming.

Tuesday 4/3 Wednesday 4/4

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: Monday/Tuesday?

Continue working on 3.1.7 documenting brainstorming and preparing documentation for final submission.

Friday 3-30, Monday 4-2

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: April 10, 11?

Notes: Continue working on project.

Thursday 3-29

Field Trip to L&H Industrial

Wednesday 3-28

Topic: Machine Control Design
Assignment: 3.1.7
Due Date: April 3

Finish Brainstorming and sketches of two designs/programs
Choose a Design
Begin Building/Programming

Monday 3-26, Tuesday 3-27

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: Finish 3.1.1 through 3.1.6 if not already done!
3.1.7 Machine Control Design
Due Date: Tenatively Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.

Notes: Finish the introductory assignments first,
Then collect 3.1.7 and read through the packet.
Select one of the options available, only one group per class may select a given problem.
Begin brainstorming both physical solutions and programming solutions (you will need at least two of each)

Thursday 3-22, Friday 3-23

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.6 Open and Closed Systems
Due Date: End of class

Notes: ALL WORK FROM 3.1.1 through 3.1.6 will be due at the end of the period today. Make sure you are using your time wisely and are working toward completion of these assignments.

Tuesday 3-20, Wednesday 3-21

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignment: 3.1.5 Variable Functions
3.1.6 Open and Closed Loop Systems
Due Date: 3.1.5 end of class
3.1.6 end of class?

Notes: Turn in 3.1.4 if not already in
Materials Needed:
Laptop with Robo pro loaded...do it now
3.1.5 and 3.1.6 packets contain lists for fischertechnik parts

Complete 3.1.5 first, then 3.1.6 signing off as needed
Ask questions!!

Friday 3-16, Monday 3-19

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.3 Basic Programing
3.1.4 Branch Functions (tenative)
Due Date: End of class today

Notes: Make sure that the flowchart assignment (3.1.2) has been turned in...
Materials needed per team:

o Laptop Computer

o  4 complete wires

o  Motor

o  Interface, power supply, and USB cable

o  1 lamp

o  2 mini switches

o  1 potentiometer

PPT on Robo pro...

Complete 3.1.3

Complete 3.1.4 if time

Wednesday 3-14, Thursday 3-15

Topic: Flowcharting
Assignment: 3.1.2 Flowcharting
Due Date: End of class today

Notes: Review flowcharting concepts (1st period)
Discuss Flowcharting PPT (5th)
Read through Flowcharting Guide
Complete 3.1.2
5th Period: Finish 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs

Monday 3-12

Topic: Machine Control Systems
Assignments: 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs
Due Date: End of class
Groups: New Today...

Materials Needed per group: 1 laptop; one interface, USB and power cord; Various Fischertechnik parts.

Notes: Install Software
Relook at Fischertechnik parts (notice how they are organized!)
Using the interface
Inputs and Outputs
Flowcharting

Thursday 3-8, Friday 3-9

Topic: Structural Design/Control Systems
Assignment: 2.4.1 Finish!!
Due Date...End of Class Today!!

Notes: Finish 2.4.1...if you are done...complete the key terms crossword from 3.1 for extra credit.

Tuesday 3-6, Wednesday 3-7

Topic: Structural Design
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: Start of Class on Thursday/Friday

Notes: Complete documentation on selected design. Reference rubric to determine requirements...ask if you have questions!!

2.4.1 is homework if it is not done. The program can be downloaded from this site.

Friday 3-2/ Monday 3-5

Topic: Structural Design
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: Tuesday/Wednesday

Notes: Continue working on 2.4.1 (Goal: Choose a final design)
Pay attention to requirements/ required documentation/ rubrics etc

Self Evaluation

Wednesday 2-29, Thursday 3-1

Topic: Structural Design
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: Tenatively Tuesday/Wednesday of next week.

Notes: Discuss Teamwork, design process, design rubric, decision matrix, and project specifications
Begin brainstorming for bridge
Begin working on final design...once it is done, then start working on documentation

Self Evaluation

Monday 2-27, Tuesday 2-28

Topic: Bridge Design Project
Assignment: 2.4.1
Due Date: TBD
REMINDER: 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 are due today

Notes: Turn in 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 into your engineering notebook. Stand up to grade. Also turn in 2.3 key terms if desired.
Install West Point Bridge Designer from ClassDrive:POE:Activity2.4.1:West Point Bridge Design folder
Open activity 2.4.1 from the Activity 2.4.1 folder; save as 2.4.1 your name partner name; record your information electronically.

Thursday 2-23, Friday 2-24

Topic: Material Properties
Assignments: 2.3.1 Stress/Strain Calculations
2.3.2 Tensile Testing
Due Date: Start of class on Monday 2-27 and Tuesday 2-28

Notes: Final day to work on these assignments. Ask questions, help each other out, get it done! If it isn't finished-it is homework over the weekend.

Self Evaluation: ??

Monday 2-21, Tuesday 2-22

Topic: Material Testing
Assignments: 2.3.1 Stress Strain Calculations
2.3.2 Tensile Testing
Due Dates: Start of Class on Monday, Tuesday

Notes: Continue testing tensiles and completing calcuations. We will reassess due date at the end of the period.

Thursday 2-16, Friday 2-17

Topic: Stress/Strain Calculations
Assignments 2.3.1; 2.3.2
Due Dates Tenatively Thursday/Friday

Notes:
We will not be using the structural analyzer today to test your samples...we will continue that process next week. You can use the micrometer to measure your samples but we will wait to break them until I return.
Please continue working on 2.3.1 today to try and complete those problems.
Work on the Key Terms Crosswords if you finish. The glossaries are in the top compartment of the file cabinet in the back of the room.

Sub Today: BE GOOD!

Tuesday 2-14, Wednesday 2-15

Topic: Material Testing
(Turn In 2.1.3 Recyling if not already done)!!
Assignments: 2.3.2 Tensile Testing; 2.3.1 Stress/Strain Calculations
Due Dates: Wednesday 2-22, Thursday 2-23 (tentatively)
Teams: New partners

Notes:
-Key Terms Crossword is extra credit due by the end of 2.3
-Put Material Testing Formula Sheet in your engineering notebook for reference
-View ppt on using the stress analyzer for testing
-Demonstration on Stress/Strain Calculations
-Begin working on 2.3.2, during down time work on 2.3.1

Friday 2-10, Monday 2-13

Topic: Recycling/Material Testing
Assignment: 2.2.3 Recycling
Due Date: Today!

Notes: Finish Recycling project
Take notes on Material Testing in engineering notebook.

Each person should turn in:
-2.2.3a Recycling Facts completed, with at least half of the last table completed for the product you worked with
-1 product life cycle for the product you worked with (if you worked with a partner on this, put both names on it and put it in the first person's (alphabetically) project (or print off two copies)
-1 promotional medium for a material of your choice. Use the rubric to gage if you completed the task. (if you worked with a partner, put both names on it) (if it is a printed material, either put it in the first person's project or print off two copies) (if it is an electronic medium, write down the location of the file)
-2.2.3 Recycling completed with the exception of conclusion questions #3. The trivia questions are extra credit.

Wednesday 2-8, Thursday 2-9

Topic: Recycling
Assignment: 2.2.3 Recycling
Due Date: Start of class on Friday/Monday (tenative)

Notes: Continue working on 2.2.3
Due all at once:
-2.2.3a Recylcing Facts (one from each person)
-Product Life Cycle (one for each product from 2.2.1, so 2 per team)
-Promotional Medium (two different products, so 2 per team)
-Conclusion questions (skip #3)
-Trivia is extra credit

Monday 2-6, Tuesday 2-7

Topic: Recycling
Assignment: 2.2.3 Recycling
Due Date: Wednesday/Thursday

Notes:
Review PPT notes from 2.2.3a
Discuss Rubric for the promotional medium from step #4

Self Assessment: 4 (work completed) 3(time usage) 3(team effort)

Thursday 2-2, Friday 2-3

Topic: Recycling
Assignment: 2.2.2 Manufacturing Process/2.2.3 Recycling.
Due date: Start of class/End of class Monday/Tuesday

Notes: read through ppt slides and fill out the 2.2.3a notes packet. Start working on 2.2.3. We will finish it next class.

Friday's class is a little behind so here is the plan for 5th period:
-45 minutes work on 2.2.2 Manufacturing Process...due start of class on Tuesday
-45 minutes Recycling PPT and notes

Tuesday 1-31, Wednesday 2-1

Topic: Introduction to Manufacturing
Assignment: 2.2.2 Manufacturing Process
Due Date: Start of class on Thursday/Friday
Groups: Same (Although you will only be working with the component you modeled in 2.2.1)

Notes:
Complete Survey
Introduction to Manufacturing PPT (Take notes in engineering notebook)
Maybe watch some manufacturing videos (depends on how long PPT takes)
Complete 2.2.2 using the internet to research answers and creating a life cycle poster of your component.

Friday 1/27, Monday 1/30

Topic: Product Analysis
Assignment: 2.2.1 Product Analysis
Due Date: End of class today
Groups: Same

Notes: Finalize 3-D modeling of assigned component. Complete Conclusion Questions. Assemble final project to turn in at the end of class today.

Wednesday 1-25, Thursday 1-26

Topic: Product Analysis
Assignment: 2.2.1 Product Analysis
Due Date: Due Friday/Monday
Groups: Same

Notes: Today should be focused on the 3-d modeling of your component. Help eachother out and ask questions. Ideally this should be done by the end of class.

Self Analysis: 4 (Work Completed) 3(Time Usage) 3(Team Effort)

Activity 2.2.1 Product Analysis

We are working on the start of our unit on manufacturing. This first activity has us investigating what makes up everyday object. Here are some pictures of our work on this project.

Monday 1-23, Tuesday 1-24

Topic: Product Analysis
Assignment: 2.2.1 Part 1 All, Part 2 Begin (steps 10 &11)
Due Dates: Part 1: Today; Part 2: Wednesday/Thursday

Notes: Make sure to keep one packet per team complete and up to date-this is the one that will be graded. Take your time and ask questions as you go.

Self Assessment: 4 (Work Completed) 3(Time Usage) 3(Team Effort)

Thursday 1-19, Friday 1-20

Topic: Product Analysis
Assignment: 2.2.1 Product Analysis, Part 1, Problems 3-9
Due Date: Monday/Tuesday (tenative)

Notes: Teams will turn in one project for all members. Please choose one person to be the recorder, and document everything you do in their 2.2.1 packet. Partners may need to trade jobs in order to make sure that everything is documented in the packet. Check with Mrs. Cone after each problem to make sure it is completed.

Gravity: 6.67x10^-11 nm^2/KG^2

Self Assessment: 4(Work Completed) 3(Time Usage) 3(Team Effort)

Welcome to Second Semester!

Date: January 17, 18
Topic: Introduction to Materials
Assignments: Activity 2.2.1 Product Analysis Steps 1-2
Due Dates: Thursday/Friday

Notes: Introduction to Materials PPT.
Worked on Key Terms Crossword (Extra Credit)

January 11, 12

Topic: Final Exam
Assignment: Final Exam
Due Date: Due start of class on Friday
Notes: Add these formulas to your engineering formulas sheet.

Add to Statics for Beam Deflection: DeltaMAX=(FL^3)/(48EI)
Add to Work and Power for Energy Gained/Lossed: Q=MCpDeltaT
Add to Work and Power the following constants for Cp:
CpAluminum= 900 J/KGdegreeC
CpWater=4184 J/KGdegreeC

January 9, 10

Principles of Engineering

Date: January 9

Topic: Testing

Assignment: First Semester Final Exam

Due Date: Friday, January 13 at the start of class

Notes: Add the following information to your Engineering Formula Sheet

·           Under Statics add:  

·         Under Work and Power add:              

·         Specific heat capacity of Aluminum:       

·         Specific heat capacity of Water:  

January 5, 6

Topic: Truss Design
Assignment:
2.1.7 due today
2.1.8 due today
Final Exam due 1-12
Notes:
document work and analysis in engineering notebook

January 3, 4

Truss Design Testing
2.1.7 Due Thursday/Friday
2.1.8 Due Thursday/Friday
Document work and conclusions in Engineering Notebook