Introduction to Engineering Design TM (IED)

Highland Jr. High Mr. Cory Ortiz

9th Grade Introduction to Engineering Design

Project Lead the Way
Mr. Cory Ortiz

Email: ortizc@ogdensd.org

Objectives of Course:
Introduction to Engineering Design curriculum will follow the guidelines of Project
Lead the Way, Inc., a National Alliance for Pre-Engineering Program. The course is a
foundation course that will teach students to use a problem-solving model to
improve existing products and invent new ones. Using Autodesk Inventora
sophisticated 3-D parametric modeling softwarestudents communicate the details
of the products. Emphasis is placed on analyzing potential solutions and
communicating ideas through various vehicles of communication. Understanding
the terminology for the drafting/engineering industry and expanding fundamental
skills in hand sketching (basic drafting) are both integral to this introductory course.
Working in teams, you will learn about documenting your solutions, solving
problems, and communicating your solutions to other students and members of the
professional community of engineering and engineering design.
Introduction to Engineering Design TM is intended to serve as a foundation course
within the Project Lead The Way course sequence. All of the topics learned in this
course will be used in future courses. Successful completion of this course leads
sequentially next year to Principles of Engineering!
Introduction to Engineering DesignTM (IED) is a high school level course that is
appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering. The major
focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and
analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts,
engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED gives students the
opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through
activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning.
Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research
and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty
throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and
communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional
community through their engineers notebook and portfolio.

The course of study includes:

Design Process
Modeling
Sketching
Measurement, Statistics, and
Applied Geometry
Presentation Design and
Delivery
Engineering Drawing Standards

CAD Solid Modeling

Reverse Engineering
Consumer Product Design
Innovation
Marketing
Graphic Design
Engineering Ethics
Virtual Design Teams

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Daily Required Materials:

The Student---good attendance, participation & a professional, positive
attitude as well as submitting all work completed and on time are a MUST
to better yourself and your learning experience.
Portfolio--- a 2, 3-ring binder with name neatly lettered (you may also
want to get dividers for your binder & organize it into various sections for
class as discussed in class.
Writing utensil - l (mechanical or #2 yellow), one very good eraser
(separate from your pencils), 1 pen and loose leaf paper for note taking in
your binder.
Engineers Notebook (provided to student).

***NOTE: There will be periodic engineers notebook checks.

Student Expectations:

Be on time, participate, have a positive work attitude

Come prepared (materials, homework, ready to learn)
Be Attentive! Listen in class and try your best, and always take notes!
Demonstrate respect for yourself, fellow students, your instructor, and
classroom equipment
Use pencil on quizzes, tests, and activities (anything you hand in) &
when documenting in your Engineers Notebook!
Completed Homework: While there may not be homework every night,
when it is assigned it is due at the beginning of the period.
All hand-written work MUST BE NEAT & LEGIBLE!!!

Extra Help: If you do not understand a particular topic, ASK questions in

class, and come in for help immediately! Dont wait until it is too late! I am
available to before and after school to offer extra help each day.

Computer Usage Policy:

Students must remember that the computer they use is not their personal
computer.

Therefore, students may not make any changes or adjustments to the

computer environment without teacher approval. Unapproved changes
include changing the background picture, and other settings on the
computer, and/or downloading any material into the computer. Misuse of
computer is grounds for being sent to in school suspension.

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Students must agree to the district computer usage policy and must
understand that those rules will be strictly enforced.

Assessment

The evaluation of projects will be on going and cumulative with the use of
performance, portfolio, test, and self-report assessments. These assessments are
check marks of how the students are meeting the standards set in the course
and help direct the accomplishment of the project itself.

Project Assessment may include but is not limited to:

1.

Presentation

2.

Written/Oral Report

3.

Daily Journal

4.

Engineering Notebook
Multimedia
Graphic Representation

Photos
Graphs and Charts
Statistical Analysis
Final Product
Constructed Models
Computer Models
Computer Simulations
Performance skills

Orthographic
representation

5.

Pictorial representations

Sketches

Computer Applications
Measurement
Construction

Grades and Class Participation:

All work will be assessed and the students will receive points. Overall grades
in the class will be by total percentage:

A 93100
A90-92

B+
87-89
B
83-86
B80-82

C+
77-79
C
73-76
C
70-72

D+
67-69
D
63-66
D60-62

F 0-59

Students will be graded in two areas. These two areas will then make up their
final grade. One area will be based on Standards Mastery (exams/projects)
which is 65% of their grade. To meet Standards Mastery your student must be
in class and completing the required projects and exams. The second area
they will be graded in is their Performance Indicators which is 35% of their
grades. This category will include participation in class, so it is vital that they
are in school and do not miss on a regular basis.

*Note: Extra Credit is exactly that--EXTRA--and will not be sufficient

to repay major point deficits.*

Late Work: All work must be turned in to me by the week before the last
day of the quarter. I will not deduct points for being late, HOWEVER, if you
do not have an assignment at the due date, your grade will reflect an M in
SIS. THIS WILL LOWER YOUR GRADE.

Attendance Policy:

You should treat attendance in this course the

same way that you would treat attendance at your place of employment. If a
student is absent, it is the students responsibility to see the instructor to get
make-up or missed information. Also, if a student is behind, he/she can
set up appointment to use the computer lab before school, after school, or
during their lunch/open period.

Academic Honesty:

Students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times.

Each student is responsible for his or her own work, which includes test
taking, homework, class assignments, individual contributions to group
products, and the original creation of digital art, web pages, essays,
compositions, and research papers. All work submitted by a student should

be a true reflection of that student's knowledge, experience, effort and ability.

It is unacceptable academic behavior to submit work that is not one's own.
Refer to Academic Honesty & Integrity section in your student handbook.
The consequences laid out in this section will be strictly adhered to in all
incidents of cheating or plagiarism.
Group Activities: You will be working in groups on a regular basis. Your
group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete. You will be expected
to be an active member of your group and participation points will be assessed
accordingly. You will always be graded as an individual; however your group may
earn points together that will lead to a reward.
Class Rules: I like to use as a guideline Do the Right Thing. You know what
is right and wrong and you will be expected to act accordingly. Students are
expected to be in their seats and be prepared for class when the bell rings. Being
prepared for class means having all materials, engineering notebooks, pens, etc. out
and ready. Pay attention. Talking while the teacher is instructing or while other
students are presenting will not be permitted. Listen the first time directions are
given. The phrase I dont know is never an acceptable answer.

Statement for Academic Dishonesty:

Academic honesty is expected in this class. Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences may
include: reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others
as deemed appropriate. Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school counselor and a parent
will be notified.

I have read and understand the rules for Mr. Ortiz IED class.

Please mark which method you would like me to use to communicate with
you:

Phone: __________________________
Email: ___________________________
Other: ___________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________
Date:__________________

Student Signature:________________________________

Date:__________________

Permission to View Film/Video

Occasionally, film/videos are used in the classroom in order to illustrate a particular

curricular-related concept. I am notifying you that we will be watching a film/video in
class with a rating above the G rating.

____ Yes, I give my son/daughter permission to view the movie Apollo 13 in conjunction
with our engineering design unit.

____ No, I do not give my son/daughter permission to view the movie Apollo 13 in
conjunction with our engineering design unit. I understand alternate learning experiences
will be provided for my child while the movie is being watched.

Signature of Parent or Guardian:

______________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________