Mr. Jaime Estrada » Introduction to Design (PLTW)

Introduction to Design (PLTW)

Introduction to Design (ITD) - PLTW                                                  

2023-2024 Course Outline 

A-G Course:

F: Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement (1 Year)   

                                                                                           

Engineers make a world of difference!

Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.

Are you ready to design the future?

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level foundation course in the PLTW Engineering Program. In Intro to Design students are introduced to the engineering profession and a common approach to the solution of engineering problems, an engineering design process. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.

Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students will problem solve as they practice common engineering design and development protocols such as project management and peer review. Students will develop skill in technical representation and documentation of design solutions according to accepted technical standards, and they will use current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. In addition the development of computational methods that are commonly used in engineering problem solving, including statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, are emphasized. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.

The following is a summary of the units of study that are included in the course. Activities, projects, and problems are provided to the teacher through the PLTW Learning Management System in the form of student-ready handouts, teacher notes, lesson planning resources, and supplementary materials.

The course requires a rigorous pace, and it is likely to contain more material than a skilled teacher new to the course will be able to complete in the first iteration. Building enthusiasm for and a real understanding of role, impact, and practice of engineering is a primary goal of the course.

 

UNIT SUMMARY:

Unit 1………………Design and Problem Solving

Unit 2………………Assembly Design

Unit 3………………Thoughtful Product Design

Unit 4………………Making Things Move

 

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT: 

Rio Hondo College

ENGT 101 Introduction to Technical Drawing and Graphics (3 College course credits)

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:

In order to pass this course, Students will be expected to:

- Be in attendance for 94% of class meetings. As a laboratory course, attendance is necessary to gain the knowledge and skills needed for an appropriate understanding of the material.

- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 70% or higher in this course.

- Complete the following performance standards:

  1. Complete all assigned open response, performance events, and presentations.
  2. Actively participate in problem solving and group activities.
  3. Keep an acceptable portfolio with notes, sketches, designs and key terms.

 

GRADING:

20 Pts. per week = 360 Pts/semester. (Based on an 18 week semester)

Fall Semester Final Exam: 50 pts. – Spring Semester Final Project: 50 pts.

Total possible points: 410 (semester)

 

*Unexcused late work is worth 50% of original point value.

 

Grading Chart based on Technology Department Standards.

A= 90-100%

B= 80- 89%

C= 70- 79%

D= 60- 69%

F= below 59%

 

CLASSROOM AND LAB RULES:

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a business-like/professional manner.

  1. Respect your classmates, the classroom fixtures, tools, and all electronic equipment.
  2. Be on time. This means, be in your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings.
  3. All assignments due must have your full name, date, and title on them.
  4. Be prepared. Bring all classroom materials with you, including Portfolio.
  5. Obey all school-wide rules as outlined in the Sierra Vista High School Handbook.
  6. All cellular phones must be off and no cellular phones or any electronic devices may be in view of any classmate or the instructor.

Only on specific dates and projects can a cell phone be used for academic purposes.

 

CONSEQUENCES:

 

  1. Warning
  2. Teacher/student meeting and parent contact
  3. Detention and parent contract, to be signed by the parent
  4. Parent Phone Conference
  5. Referral to Discipline Office

 

MAKE-UP WORK:

It is your responsibility to ask for missed assignments when returning to school from an absence!

 

CONFERENCES:

The teacher is available for conferences with parents and/or students between 8:30am-9:21am

(9:00am-9:47am) Wed. 

Please, if possible, schedule an appointment ahead of time.

email: [email protected]

Tel. number: 626.960.7741 ex: 87028