Concepts of Engineering

5/27/2015

http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Rocket-10/

5/26/2015

Today you need to research our next challenge. Click and read each of the websites below. On Wednesday we will begin building so you need to have all materials at school. (2 liter bottles)
 
Water Rocket Challenge


http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/rktbot.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Water-Rocket/
http://www.water-rockets.com/

5/7/2015

Wind Powered Car Challenge


4/27/2015

DC Circuits Lab

4/16/2015

Draw and label 3 DC circuits. Use the slides to guide you.

4/14/2015 and 4/15/2015

Go over the slideshow carefully.
Complete the DC circuits quiz after reading each slide. You may use the slides on your quiz.

DC Circuits
 
4/13/2015

Ohm's Law Simulation

Basic Electricity and Electronics Part 1

Ohm's Law Practice
 
4/10/2015

AC vs DC 

At the beginning of the 20th century electricity was still in its infancy. There began a debate as to which method of electricity would be the best. Research each type of electricity, then create a poster to tell why your type of electricity is the best! Choose either AC or DC.
 
4/8/2015

Build Your Own Speaker

4/5/2015

You will need to research the parts of a speaker and how they work. On a piece of paper draw a diagram of a speaker and label the parts. Give a description of how the parts work together to create sound.

4/2/2015

Basic Electricity and Electronics Part 1

3/26/2015

Completed Slideshow - How Biotechnology Improved My Life
 
3/25/2015

We will have an exam covering Biotechnology on Friday.


Assignment: You will research how biotechnology has influenced someone’s life and design a PowerPoint
presentation with a cover slide, objective slide, reference slide, and pictures and make a 3-5 minute presentation.
 
3/23/2015

Journal

After studying biotechnology, which area within the field do you feel will have the biggest impact on our future? Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts.

3/19/2015

Choose 1 of the topics we discussed yesterday and decide if you are for or against it. You will be researching today in preparation for a debate tomorrow.

You will research your topic and write one page explaining why you are for or against it. Include at least 3 points explaining your thoughts.

Format:

• Introduction
• Topic 1
• Topic 2
• Topic 3
• Conclusion

3/18/2015

Make sure your key terms are complete. I will be by shortly to check them. Open the PowerPoint from yesterday and we will finish going over them today.

3/17/2015

Take the first half of class to finish defining the key terms of biotechnology. When complete click on the link below and begin reading over the PowerPoint presentation.
 

Biotechnology

3/16/2015

For each one of the key terms you must do the following

1. Write the term
2. Define the term
3. Draw a picture that represents the term

 Biotechnology

Autoimmune disorders
Biotechnology
Chemical bases
Cloning
Diamond vs. Chakrabarty
DNA
DNA Fingerprinting
Fermentation
Genes
Genetics
Genetic Engineering
Gene Therepy
Human Genome Map
Human Genome Project
Immunology
Interferon
Molecular Biology
Nucleotide
Proteins
Recombinant DNA
RNA
Somatic cell nuclear transfer
Stem Cells
Thalidomide
Transgenic
Xenotransplantation

2/19/2015

Review

For your gripper project you will need to document everything in your engineering notebook. (1 per group) Review the slideshow to refresh your memory. Your group's notebook will be graded based on the rubric that is in the PowerPoint.

Engineering Notebook

2/16/2015

Journal

Can you describe what an automated system is, and give us some examples of what it
would produce?

Automated Systems 

Automated Systems - Guitar Amps

2/13/2015

Make a list with pictures of each with what you considered the three biggest engineering disasters of all time. Make sure you explain your reasoning for each one.

If you have finished add the following terms to your glossary.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Assembly Constraint
• Automation
• CNC
• Milling Machine
• Quality Control
• Rapid Prototyping
• Work Habits

2/11/2015

3 Human Caused Disasters

Watch this video then choose an engineering disaster to research. Today at the end of class you will present your topic to the class.

2/10/2015

Nuclear energy can be a safe and clean form of energy if the proper guidelines and regulations are followed. Today we will be looking at what happens if something goes wrong.

http://www.threemileisland.org/
 

2/9/2015

While I am out this morning, find videos to watch on topics of energy or green energy careers.

2/6/2015

Find 3 actual job postings for your job. Find the closest location to Greenville.

Use the sites below to find job postings. You may use other sites if you find them.

www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com

Post the URL (website) for your 3 jobs in your journal.

2/5/2015

Green Energy Careers 

Your assignment will be to create a Prezi presentation over the green career of your choice. The topics below must be presented in your Prezi.

a. Educational Requirements
b. Required Skills
c. Experience
d. Salary
e. Job Market Outlook – Is this a field with good future job prospects?
f. Upside – What are the benefits of working in this field? (Ex:
weekends free, work from home, work outside for those who live the
outdoors, etc.)
g. Downside – What are the detriments to this career? (Ex: work off
hours, on call 24/7, etc.)
h. Conclusion

2/4/2015

CoE - Energy Hunt Test

2/3/2015

Energy.gov

2/2/2015

Your Energy Hunt Models are due tomorrow Tuesday 2/3. Remember that this will be a test grade.

1/27/2015

Energy Hunt Quiz

Geothermal Energy Production

Journal 

Which type of energy are you most excited about for the future and why?

1/26/2015

Production of Ethanol


Journal

What did they say was the purpose of denaturing?
What are the two types of ethanol fuel and what is the difference?

1/23/2015


Drilling for Natual Gas


1/22/2015

1st Semester Exam

Questions

1/20/2015

Coal Power Plants

Journal

Summarize how the production of electricity works in a coal fired power plant.

1/16/2015
Ideation Exam

1/15/2015

The Great Energy Hunt

1/14/2015

The students need to finish their glossary terms on energy. Pick four different types of energy production and draw a picture for each. Compare and contrast the pros and cons of each. List at least 3 pros and cons for each.

1/13/2015

Place a link to your presentation on this page.

Ideation Presentations

Glossary

Green Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Coal
Natural Gas
Petroleum Energy
Propane
Biomass
Ethanol
Geothermal Energy
Hydroelectric Energy
Hydrogen
Solar Energy
Wind Energy

1/12/2015

Finish your presentation that we started on Friday. We will present our findings on Tuesday.


1/9/2015

Internet Research on Using Ideation

1/7/2015

Journal

Watch this video about ideation and how it works for his company. In your journal describe several components for successful ideation.

1/6/2015

Journal

Review the meaning of Dr. Gabic. Explain each part below. Complete your I can statement that is on the board and explain how you can use problem solving techniques to develop solutions. Give examples of how you did it on the egg drop of paper tower competitions.

D
RG
A
B
I
C

Ideation Power

12/11/2014

Use Google SketchUp to create a model of your design. If you are not able to create your design follow these video tutorials.

Video Tutorials

12/10/2014

Today I need you to create a detailed drawing of the design you have chosen to build for the Dr. Gabic project in your engineering notebook. Please include details as to the function of each piece.



 Lightbot

12/5/2014

Journal

Complete the prior objective.

When brainstorming ideas what are some rules to follow?
Ex. Listen to all members ideas


12/3/2014

Journal

We are going to talk about a process designed for solving problems.

List a few situations in which a problem needs to be solved. (business or school)

Problem Solving
 
12/2/2014

Ballot


Pick two of the following offices and write why you would be great at that position. You will be giving a speech to the class so make sure you are prepared.

Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Reporter
Sergeant-at-Arms

12/1/2014

Journal

Class Officer Elections

11/20/2014

Journal

Look at the list of types of leaders and think about what type of leader you would like to be. Explain why you would choose that.

11/19/2014

Journal

What are some of the aspects you feel would make a good leader? Describe each.

Later in class
Leadership Styles

• Autocratic
• Bureaucratic
• Charismatic
• Democratic or participative
• Laissez-faire
• People-oriented
• Servant
• Task-oriented

11/18/2014

Journal

Describe 3 scenarios in which the conflict resolution tools from the PowerPoint could be used. Thoroughly describe each scenario.

11/17/2014

Journal

As teams form, conflicts will arise. This is normal for team development. Can you identify normal conflicts within a typical team environment?


Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution Video

11/12/2014

Journal

While working in your group yesterday, what stage do you feel you were operating in? Why do you feel that? What needs to happen in order to operate in a higher stage?

11/11/2014

Journal

Summarize in your own words each of the 4 stages that a team can operate in.

11/10/2014

Glossary

Team

Forming -The first instance a team is together. They have little to no
understanding of goals or acceptance of one another. Interpersonal
communication is low-level and sporadic.

Storming - When the first conflicts arise. Some members are defensive and
competitive. The team notices power struggles developing at this point.

Norming- This stage occurs when members become more comfortable with
themselves. This also is triggered by their first success, a sense of cohesion
develops. One or more teammates trusting in one another begins.

Performing - This is the highest level of teamwork. All members are openly
supportive of each other as well as openly expressive. The Team quickly
resolves disagreements. An intuitive reaction between members occurs at this
stage.

Process
Quality
Customer

TQM - Total Quality Management: A process developed by Dr. W. Ed Deming
to increase productivity through quality control techniques.

Product 

Functional Teams

11/6/2014

Journal

Look at the attached MSDS and answer the following question.

MSDS

What substance is this MSDS for?
What hazard is this to the human body?
If ingested what should be done?
On this NFPA scale what is a 3 mean for fire safety?
How should this substance be stored?

 11/5/2014

Journal

What was the PASS technique? Why is it important to know?

11/4/2014

Journal

Answer the following question. "This isn't a shop class so why do I need to learn about safety?"

11/3/2014

Safety 101
 
10/30/2014

Journal

Look over this list of the top enforcement cases by OSHA. (List) Google one of these cases, ex. "BP OSHA case", and find out what occured. Give a description of what you find. Do you think this punishment was enough or too much?

10/29/2014

Journal

What is safety? Explain why it is important and what might happen if you do not have proper safety.

Intro to Safety

Safety Poster

10/28/2014

Journal

Using calipers we can get accurate measurements down to .001 of an inch. What are some situations where we need that much accuracy? Write a paragraph to explain.

Glossary

OSHA
Hazard
Imminent Danger
Citation
Abatement
Abatement Plan
OSHA Act

10/15/2014

Engineering Notebook

Convert the following dimensions to the nearest 1/16th of an inch.

16" to 1/2 scale
60" to 1/3 scale
60" to 1/12 scale
12'6" to 1/20 scale
24'8" to 1/20 scale

Getting Started with Google SketchUp


10/14/2014

Make sure your glossary is completed.

10/13/2014

Dial Caliper Basics

 
Glossary

Annotate
Dial calipers
Dimension
Metric Systems
Millimeter
Precision
Scale (measurement)
Variation
 
10/8/2014

Measuring Game 

Complete the most challenging level you are comfortable with.
 
10/7/2014

Journal

Why do you think accurate measurements are important? What are some examples of why accurate measurements are important?

10/3/2014

Journal

What are the elements of a skills resume? Give a short description of each element.

10/2/2014

Complete copying the format of the skills resume and place the finished copy in your shared work folder.

File name: Skills Resume Format

10/1/2014

Journal

Yesterday we discussed a skills resume vs a experience resume. What are the differences between the two and which one would be best for you?

9/30/2014

Journal

What skills would you need to perform your job in the engineering field you chose? Do you currently possess any of those skills? Why or why not?

Resume Writing

9/29/2014

Journal

After researching your type of engineering, what do you think was most interesting? Do you feel this is something you would enjoy doing? Elaborate


9/25/2014

Working on posters

Careers in Engineering

 9/24/2014

Journal

What are some of the different careers you could have as an engineer? List a few and explain.

STEM Careers

9/23/2014

Journal

Why did we say it was important to write down everything in the engineering notebook? Search online and find a case where an engineer's notebook was used in court. Give the details in your journal.

9/22/2014

Glossary

Calculations

Computations
Design Drawings
Interactions
Observations
Patent

Engineering Notebook

9/19/2014

Journal

This is taken from a real life court case. Explain below what you would do.

Clean-Air Standards and a Government Engineer (adapted from NSPE Case No.92-4)

Hilary is an environmental engineer employed by the state environmental protection division. Pat, her supervisor, asks her to draw up a construction permit for a power plant at a manufacturing facility. Hilary is told by her supervisor to move quickly on the permit and "avoid any hang-ups" with respect to technical issues.

Hilary believes that the existing plans are inadequate to meet regulation requirements for air pollution standards (1990 Clean Air Act). As is, the facility would emit sulphur dioxide and outside scrubbers are needed to reduce those emissions.
Knowing that suspension or revocation of her engineering license is a possibility if she prepares a permit that violates environmental regulations, Hilary tells Pat that she believes the plans would violate regulations and will not draw up a permit. Pat vehemently disagrees. He claims that mixing limestone with coal in a fluidized boiler process would remove 90% of the dioxide-- thus meeting the regulatory requirements.
The debate between Hilary and Pat was left unresolved. But one week later, Hilary learned that the department authorized the issuance of the permit.
What, if anything, should Hilary do now?

9/18/2014

Journal

You are an engineer and have created a new medicine that may potentially cure a rare disease. The only problem is that in order to create the medicine it requires a species of plant that is only found in the rainforest. In order to harvest the plant large areas of the rainforest must but chopped down.

Write a paragraph explaining what you would do. What things would you consider?
 
Ethics


9/17/2014

Glossary

Ethics
Obligations
Software Piracy
Whistle Blowing

9/16/2014

Journal

Ethics are the rules or guidelines for morally or socially approved conduct such as being honest or trustworthy. Why would ethics be in important part of engineering? Write a paragraph to explain your opinion.

Code of Ethics

9/15/2014

Glossary

Repeatability
Residue
Standard
Statistics
Research

9/12/2014

Glossary

Marketing
Mock-up
Mode
Model
Negotiation
Nominal Size
Non-renewable Resource
OSHA
Raw Material
Renewable Resource

9/11/2014

Journal

Today it has been 13 years since the World Trade Center towers were attacked and subsequently collapsed. Read the following article and answer the questions below.

Why did the World Trade Center collapse?

When were the towers built?
Did the initial crash of the airplane cause the collapse? Why?
What caused the structure to collapse?
Was the World Trade Center design defective? Why?

Watch this video when finished.

A Brief History of Time Telling

Progress in Technology

9/10/2014

Bellringer

Review the history of engineering and ask any questions you may have before the test.

After the test - Glossary

Data
Designer
Ecosystem
Engineer's Notebook
EPA
Ergonomics
Ethics
Evaluate
Evolution
Manufacture

9/9/2014

Journal

Last week we stated that technological development has rapidly increased in the 20th and 21st century. Do you feel humans will be able to continue and adapt to the ever increasing rate of change? Why?

9/5/2014

Journal

Think about the technology you have chosen for your presentation. Were there any unintended consequences, or things that weren't expected, that resulted from that technology? Explain.

9/4/2014

Journal

How do you feel the pace of new technological developments has changed over time? Why do you think that has happened? How has this changed society for good and bad?

Intro to Eng - Part 3

9/3/2014

Glossary

System
Infrastructure
Capital
Society
Culture
Smelting
Alloy
Pragmatic

When finished watch the video below.

The Bronze Age

9/2/2014

Glossary

Trade - off
Ergonomics
Standards
Inventions
Entrepreneur
Economics
Models
Criteria
Ethics

When finished watch the video below.

Mankind and Engineering

Intro to Eng - Part 2

8/29/2014

Journal

Take a couple minutes to think and tell me what you think was the greatest engineering achievement in the last 150 years.

Why do you feel this was the greatest achievement and what makes it better than the rest?

8/28/2014

Journal

What do you feel is the difference between science, technology, and engineering?

What is Engineering?

Intro to Eng - Part 1


8/26/2014

All About Me

What are some of your hobbies?

What are your favorite sports teams?

What is your favorite class?  

What is your favorite book or genre?

What really annoys you?

What really makes you happy?

What was your most embarrassing moment?

What is something people would like to know about you?

What is the most interesting thing about you?

What was your favorite thing this past summer?

Phoenix Charter School

Concepts of Engineering and Technology

Instructor: Matthew Wineinger

Email: mwineinger@phoenixschool.net

School Phone: 903-454-7153

Cell Phone: 903-268-5213

Course Description:  Concepts of Engineering and Technology provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields and will be able to make informed decisions regarding a coherent sequence of subsequent courses. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments.

Course Topics:

• Career Development
• Identifying Employment Opportunities in Engineering
• Communication with Emerging Technologies
• Safe Working Habits
• Maintaining an Engineer’s Notebook
• Creating a Resume
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Biotechnology
• Process Control and Automation
• Physical and Mechanical Systems
• Modeling and Design
• Legal and Ethical Procedures

Supplies: headphones/earbuds, a section in a 3 ring notebook, pen or pencil, and paper. (Disposable earbuds will be available for purchase if necessary. $0.50)

Grades: Weights and classifications for each six weeks

• Quizzes, homework and daily grades             60%
• Tests and major projects                                 40%

Late work will be accepted up to 3 days after the assigned due date with a penalty of 10 points per day deducted.

Rules:

Arrive to class on time.

No food or drinks will be allowed in the computer lab.

Follow all directions quickly.

Raise your hand for permission to speak.

______________________________

Procedures:

Be seated before the bell rings.

Begin the bell ringer activity written on the board/website and work quietly until directed.

Complete all work in a timely manner.

If you finish your assignment before the period is over work on the research project or bonus work given.

Before leaving save all work.

Complete the exit ticket activity.

Make sure all trash is removed and your chair is pushed in when dismissed.

________________________________________

Expectations:

Respect Yourself

Come to class on time with materials

Give your best effort/be ready to learn

Follow the dress code

___________________________

Respect Others

Use appropriate language

Value property of others

No bullying and/or harassment

___________________________

Respect Your School

Use school equipment appropriately

Obtain teacher’s permission to leave class

___________________________

Rewards:

Students that follow all the rules and procedures will earn free time to play educational games and points to buy rewards.

Please feel free to contact me with any concerns and/or questions.  My email is mwineinger@phoenixschool.net it is my pleasure to be teaching your child this year.

Thank you,

Matthew Wineinger