Westside High School Lesson Plan

Teacher Name: / Schlaudt/Gonzalez / Unit Name and #: / 3.1 Machine Control
Course: / Principles of Engineering / Dates: / March 23-27, 2015
Monday / What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will choose appropriate input and output devices based on the needs of a technological system.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
130.375 The student understands that control systems are designed to provide consentient process control and reliability and uses computer software to create flowcharts and control system operating programs.
The student is expected to:
(12A)create detailed flowcharts using a computer software application
(12B)create control system operating programs using computer software
(12C)create system control programs that use flowchart logic
(12D)select appropriate inputs and output devices based on the need of a technological system
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
Teacher will briefly present Introduction to VEX and RobotC PowerPoint to familiarize student with names and functions of VEX components. Students will use Components Checklist as a reference. Students will be expected to differentiate between analog and digital devices.
As time permits, students will work in groups to begin construction of VEX testbeds using VEX Testbed Build Instructions for reference (available on the Hub).
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: None
Checks for Understanding: Students questions, teacher review of student work
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Engineering notebook, computer, Introduction to VEX and RobotC PowerPoint, VEX Testbed Build Instructions, VEX kits
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
Tuesday / What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will choose appropriate input and output devices based on the needs of a technological system.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
130.375 The student understands that control systems are designed to provide consentient process control and reliability and uses computer software to create flowcharts and control system operating programs.
The student is expected to:
(12A)create detailed flowcharts using a computer software application
(12B)create control system operating programs using computer software
(12C)create system control programs that use flowchart logic
(12D)select appropriate inputs and output devices based on the need of a technological system
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
Students will continue VEX Testbed construction. Teacher will assist as needed.
Teacher will assess successful completion of construction for a minor grade.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: VEX Testbed
Checks for Understanding: Students questions, teacher review of student work
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Engineering notebook, computer, VEX Testbed Build Instructions, VEX kits
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
Wed/Thur / What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will choose appropriate input and output devices based on the needs of a technological system.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
130.375 The student understands that control systems are designed to provide consentient process control and reliability and uses computer software to create flowcharts and control system operating programs.
The student is expected to:
(12A)create detailed flowcharts using a computer software application
(12B)create control system operating programs using computer software
(12C)create system control programs that use flowchart logic
(12D)select appropriate inputs and output devices based on the need of a technological system
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
Students will use VEX testbeds to complete Activity 3.1.1 VEX Inputs and Outputs. Students will successfully operate the various input and output devices on their testbeds, including motors, servo, potentiometer, limit switch, bump switch, line sensor, ultrasonic range finder, light sensor, and optical encoder.
Students will record observations and demonstrate functions of components for instructor as requested.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Activity 3.1.1 VEX Inputs and Outputs demonstration
Checks for Understanding: Students questions, teacher review of student work
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Engineering notebook, computer, VEX Testbed Build Instructions, VEX kits, Activity 3.1.1 VEX Inputs and Outputs
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None
Friday / What are we learning?
Daily Objective: Students will choose appropriate input and output devices based on the needs of a technological system.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
130.375 The student understands that control systems are designed to provide consentient process control and reliability and uses computer software to create flowcharts and control system operating programs.
The student is expected to:
(12A)create detailed flowcharts using a computer software application
(12B)create control system operating programs using computer software
(12C)create system control programs that use flowchart logic
(12D)select appropriate inputs and output devices based on the need of a technological system
How will we learn it?
Teacher will present Creating Flowcharts PowerPoint. Students will take notes, focusing on symbols used in flowcharting logic.
Students will complete flowcharts of a specified task (making a sandwich, pouring a glass of milk, brushing teeth, etc.), using appropriate flowchart symbols and logic. Students will share their flowcharts with a partner and identify any errors or omissions, then correct and turn in for a grade.
Teacher will answer questions and assist as needed.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Flowcharts of common tasks
Checks for Understanding: Students questions, teacher review of student work
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Engineering notebook, Creating Flowcharts PowerPoint
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: None

Lesson plans are subject to change at teacher’s discretion.