Project Lead the Way - Principles of Engineering
Course Description TEC 301/302
Instructor Information
Mr. Justin Zummo
[email protected]
847-415-4184
Course Website
www.shsteched.com
Course Overview
This survey course exposes students to major concepts they’ll encounter in a post-secondary engineering
course of study. Topics include mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop
problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various
challenges, document their work and communicate solutions.
In this course students are introduced to major concepts they would expect to find in college engineering
courses. Topics include, mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem
solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges,
document their work and communicate solutions. Student projects include: using solar power to supply
energy for a fictional town, creating a bridge, creating a robotic recycling sorter, and creating a
mechanically powered vehicle.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
● Demonstrate an understanding of the engineering design process and how engineers use it to
solve problems.
● Work effectively in a team to solve a design challenge.
● Discuss the different fields of engineering and their roles.
● Use measurement and statistics to analyze the creation of a product.
● Generate and document ideas through brainstorming.
● Use different types of sketches to share and document ideas.
● Define, create, and calculate mechanical advantage using simple machines.
● Define, create, and calculate various electrical circuits.
● Use robotics and automation to create open and closed loop systems.
Required Supplies
Engineering Notebook
Pen
Flash Drive
School Google Account
Headphones
Specific Course Activities
All students will be expected to:
● Maintain an engineering notebook based on the Project Lead the Way standards.
● Complete assignments in their notebooks and using our Autodesk Inventor software.
● Maintain a course long portfolio showcasing assignments from each unit.
● Work alongside classmates to complete a variety of design challenges.
Course Outline
● Unit 1 - Energy and Power
● Unit 2 - Materials and Structures
● Unit 3 - Control Systems
● Unit 4 - Statistics and Ballistics
Expectations
All students are expected to follow the guidelines as set in the Stevenson High School Student
Guidebook, as well as ones set in each individual class.
Evaluation
At the end of the semester each student’s final grade will be a composite ranking in each of the course
standards. The teacher will use the double majority matrix to make a professional decision based on
evidence for the final grade of each standard:
Standards Grading Matrix
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
EM, M
AM, EM
AM, M
SD, EM
EM, AM
M, AM
AM, SD
SD, M
M, EM
EM, SD
M, SD
SD, AM
The composite rankings and following course mastery grade calculation rules will be used to determine
the student’s semester grade: (Note: rankings of “EM” and “SD” are used to determine “+” or “-“ within
each grade level).
A
Mastery in 4 standards
B
Mastery in 3 standards
C
Mastery in 2 standards
D
Mastery in 1 standards
F
Mastery in 0 standards
Course Standards and Objectives
Engineering
1.1 I can identify and analyze the responsibilities of different engineering disciplines.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can analyze a process
or product and identify
and describe how
multiple engineering
disciplines are
responsible for a
products development.
I can analyze a process
or product and identify
and describe the
engineering disciplines
responsible for their
development.
I can identify and
describe the different
engineering disciplines.
I can identify the
different engineering
disciplines.
1.2 I can use an engineering notebook to document the design process.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can use an
engineering notebook
to clearly and
accurately document
the design process in
and outside the scope
of the class according
to established
engineering standards.
I can use an
engineering notebook
to clearly and
accurately document
the design process
according to
established engineering
standards.
I can use an
engineering notebook
to document the design
process.
With help, I can use an
engineering notebook
to document the design
process.
1.3 I can use the engineering design process.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can continuously use
the engineering design
process to create a
unique solution as well
as test, evaluate, and
use feedback to
improve my design to
meet the requirements
of a given problem.
I can use the
engineering design
process to test,
evaluate, and use
feedback to improve my
design and to meet the
requirements of a given
problem.
I can use the
engineering design
process to create a
design that meets some
of the requirements of a
given problem.
I can use the
engineering design
process to create a
design that attempts to
meet the requirements
of a given problem.
1.4 I can identify and use energy sources/applications to create a system.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
I can continuously
identify and use energy
sources/applications to
create an efficient
system that meets the
requirements of a given
problem.
I can identify and use
energy
sources/applications to
create a system that
meets specific design
requirements.
Approaching Mastery
I can use energy
sources/applications
that attempts to meet
specific design
requirements.
Still Developing
I can use energy
sources/applications to
create a system.
Criteria:
● Distinguish between various types of energy sources (renewable, nonrenewable, inexhaustible)
● Analyze system energy requirements to select the best energy sources for a system.
● Design a system to convert solar/fuel cell power to mechanical power.
● Identify and test insulation materials for the purpose of reducing thermal energy transfer.
1.5 I can identify and describe manufacturing and recycling processes.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
identify and describe
manufacturing and
recycling processes.
Mastery
I can identify and
describe
manufacturing and
recycling processes.
Approaching Mastery
I can describe
manufacturing and
recycling processes.
Still Developing
With help, I can use
CAD software to
create part files and
working drawings.
Criteria:
● Describe the role and impact of engineering and engineering solutions within a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context.
● Select materials to meet design criteria based upon mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic, and
chemical properties.
● Describe the importance of recycling and consideration of a product's end of life while being
designed.
Technology
2.1 I can use tools to record accurate measurements.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can safely use
classroom tools to
record an accurate and
precise measurement
to help in solving a
design problem.
I can safely use
classroom tools to
record an accurate and
precise measurement.
I can safely use
classroom tools to
record a measurement..
With help, I can safely
use classroom tools to
record a measurement.
Criteria:
● Tape Measure
● Ruler
● Dial Caliper
● Protractor
● Logger Pro
● SSA Tensile Tester
2.2 I can use robotics and electronics components to create a working system.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
I can safely use
robotics and electronic
components to create a
working system solve a
design problem.
I can safely use
robotics and electronic
components to create a
working system.
I can safely use
robotics and electronic
components to create a
system.
Still Developing
With help, I can safely
use robotics and
electronic components
to create a system.
Criteria:
● Sensors
● Motors
● Buttons
● Putting away properly
2.3 I can use machines and tools to create a working prototype.
Exceeding Mastery
I can safely and
consistently use
classroom tools to
create a working
finished product.
Criteria:
● Laser Engraver
Mastery
I can safely use
classroom tools to
create a working
prototype.
Approaching Mastery
I can safely use
classroom tools to
create a prototype.
Still Developing
With help, I can safely
use classroom tools.
●
●
●
●
Tools
Screwdrivers
Hex drivers
Boxcutters
2.4 I can use engineering related software to create mockups and prototypes.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can consistently use
engineering related
software to create
mockups and
prototypes that meet
the requirements of a
given problem.
I can consistently use
engineering related
software to create
mockups and
prototypes.
I can use engineering
related software to
create mockups.
With help, I can use
engineering related
software to create
mockups and
prototypes.
Criteria:
● Autodesk Inventor
● Adobe Illustrator
● Westpoint Bridge Designer
● MDsolids
Science and Math
3.1 I can create control system operating programs that execute using physical inputs and
outputs to complete a given task.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
I can consistently
create advanced control
system operating
programs that execute
without error using
physical inputs and
outputs to complete a
given task.
I can consistently
create control system
operating programs that
execute without error
using physical inputs
and outputs to complete
a given task.
Approaching Mastery
I can create control
system operating
programs that execute
with errors using
physical inputs and
outputs
Still Developing
With help, I can create
control system
operation programs that
use physical inputs and
outputs.
3.2 I can identify and calculate values in a fluid power system.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
I can consistently
identify and calculate
values in a physical and
theoretical fluid power
systems to be used in
solving a design
problem.
I can consistently
identify and calculate
values in a physical and
theoretical fluid power
systems.
I can calculate values in
physical or theoretical
fluid power systems.
Still Developing
With help, I can
calculate values in
physical or theoretical
fluid power systems.
3.3 I can analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
analyze and interpret
data to make informed
decisions to solve a
design problem.
Mastery
I can consistently
analyze and interpret
data to make informed
decisions.
Approaching Mastery
I can to analyze and
interpret data.
Still Developing
With help, I can analyze
and interpret data.
3.4 I can calculate the mechanical advantage of simple and compound machines.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
calculate the
mechanical advantage
of simple and
compound machines to
solve a design problem.
Mastery
I can consistently
calculate the
mechanical advantage
of simple and
compound machines.
Approaching Mastery
I can calculate the
mechanical advantage
of simple and
compound machines.
Still Developing
With help, I can
calculate the
mechanical advantage
of simple and
compound machines.
Criteria:
● Identify the 6 types of simple machines.
3.5 I can identify, calculate and design electrical circuits.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
identify, calculate and
design electrical circuits
to solve a design
problem.
Mastery
I can consistently
identify, calculate and
design electrical
circuits.
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can identify, calculate
and design electrical
circuits.
With help, I can identify,
calculate and design
electrical circuits.
Criteria:
● Series Circuits
● Parallel Circuits
● Voltage
● Current
● Resistance
● Identify the means of energy loss and calculate the efficiency of a system that converts electrical
energy into mechanical energy.
3.6 I can calculate where a projectile should land based on the calculated initial velocity and the
angle the projectile is fired at.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I can consistently
calculate where a
projectile should land
based on the calculated
initial velocity and the
angle the projectile is
fired at to solve a
design problem.
I can consistently
calculate where a
projectile should land
based on the calculated
initial velocity and the
angle the projectile is
fired at.
I can calculate where a
projectile should land
based on the calculated
initial velocity and the
angle the projectile is
fired at.
With help, I can
calculate where a
projectile should land
based on the calculated
initial velocity and the
angle the projectile is
fired at.
3.7 I can calculate/identify physical properties of an object.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
calculate the physical
properties of an object
to guide design
decisions.
Mastery
I can consistently
calculate the physical
properties of an object.
Approaching Mastery
I can calculate the
physical properties of
an object.
Still Developing
With help, I can
calculate the physical
properties of an object.
Criteria:
● Weight
● Volume
● Mass
● Density
● Surface Area
● Continuity
● Ferrous
● Hardness
● Flexure
● Interpreted and calculate material properties utilizing a stress strain curve for a tested sample.
3.8 I can characterize and calculate the forces acting on an object or system.
Exceeding Mastery
I can consistently
characterize and
calculate the forces
acting on an object or
system to guide design
decisions.
Mastery
I can consistently
characterize and
calculate the forces
acting on an object or
system.
Approaching Mastery
I can characterize and
calculate the forces
acting on an object or
system.
Still Developing
With help, I can
characterize and
calculate the forces
acting on an object or
system.
Professionalism
4.1 I can manage my time in Principles of Engineering
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
Still Developing
I consistently manage
my time and help my
peers to stay on task
and meet deadlines by
using project
management strategies
and tools.
I consistently manage
my time to stay on task
and meet deadlines by
using project
management strategies
and tools.
I occasionally manage
my time to stay on task
and meet deadlines by
using project
management strategies
and tools.
With help, I manage my
time to stay on task and
meet deadlines.
4.2 I can demonstrate commitment to team goals.
Exceeding Mastery
Mastery
Approaching Mastery
I consistently
demonstrate
commitment to team
goals by positively
accepting
responsibilities,
consistently completing
tasks, encouraging
participation of all team
members and
voluntarily assisting
others as needed while
inviting feedback
received by others.
I consistently
demonstrate
commitment to team
goals by positively
accepting
responsibilities,
consistently completing
tasks and voluntarily
assisting others as
needed.
I demonstrate
commitment to team
goals by positively
accepting
responsibilities,
completing tasks and
voluntarily assisting
others as needed most
of the time.
Still Developing
With help, I accept
responsibilities and
complete assigned
tasks.