CTE Exploratory Curriculum

Robotics & Engineering CTE Exploratory

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A course in partial fulfillment of the requirements for CIP CODE 150000

Course Sequence

The Exploratory offering for this shop is a 4 day sample of the key curriculum aspects vital to Robotics & Engineering. Students will learn to control LEDs using code and circuitry, create a custom CAD model, export their CAD model and utilize our current workflow strategies for cutting objects on our Fusion Pro 120 watt lasercutter, and compete for candy prizes in a tower design challenge.

Day 1

Discussion about engineering. Think about the following questions. You may also view the Day 1 Slideshow by clicking this link.
- What is Engineering
- Who are Engineers
- What do Engineers do?
- What is code?
- Where do you find code?
- What is CAD?
- Where is CAD used?
Shop Tour – If you miss the tour, see the video below.
See our CTE Rotations Grading Rubric at this link.

Day 2

Electronics Discussion
Using our Electronics Guide to:
- Using a Breadboard
- LEDs
- Learning and writing C++, a coding language for Arduino microprocessors

Day 3

Machine Shop Tour | Safety
CAD discussion – History of CAD video
Fusion 360 introduction
Key Chain Project
- For this project you will create a custom key chain in CAD
- In Day 4 we will cut the keychain using the lasercutter
- Below is the keychain tutorial video in case you miss class.

This video has Portuguese subtitles. If you would like another language added, please let me know.

Day 4

Lasercutter Tutorial and Safety instruction
- 2D Cutting Discussion and Video
- Cut custom keychain
Index Card Tower Challenge
- Students will compete against each other to create the tallest free standing tower possible using only a single index card.
- Current record is 24″!
- Winner will receive a candy treat from Mr. Christy
- Exit Survey

Assessment

**Course Hours: Students will accumulate 4 periods of 56 minutes each, for a total of 224 minutes of total instruction

Students are graded on a rubric based on 20 Total Points in the following categories: Attendance, Participation & Engagement, Safety, and Project Completion. You may view the rubric at this link.

Student progress is available through Grades posted online at:

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