Robotics
Ms. Sandy Jackson Stem Academy Room
Email:[email protected]
SMJH
Syllabus
2022 - 2023
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Explore the broad scope of robotic applications.
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Learn the basic components and building blocks of robots.
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Develop the robot construction skills.
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Learn to program the robots.
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Program autonomous mobile robots to achieve challenging tasks.
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Get and introductory to digital design software and hardware.
Robotics Course
Objectives (Goals):
Google Classroom
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Assignments are posted daily
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Always hit SUBMIT on assignments
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Check for Daily Agenda / Upcoming Assignments
Robotics will be learned in a hands-on environment and driven by group work, observations, questioning and discovery!
Materials
These are items that you will be using in class most days
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Binder 1” or 1 ½” any color
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Loose leaf paper
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Pencils
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1 box of tissues
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Pack of dividers for binder
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Headphones (no wireless earbuds)
Grading Scale:
A = 93%-100%
B = 85%-92%
C = 75%-84%
D = 67%-74%
F = 0%-66%
Absences and Makeup Work
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If you are absent from class, YOU are responsible for getting and making up any missing work
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See me - not during class - to get help, ask questions about missing work, or make up tests/quizzes
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Work from Absent Work bin
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You will have an extension equal to the days that you are absent to make up work
Late Work
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Students have 5 days to submit late assignments with a mild penalty. After 5 days, students can submit late work for a maximum grade of 50%.
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Long-term assignments have a 1 day grace period for late work submitted. After that, a 10% penalty per day will be assessed.
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Extensions will be given to students who contact me before an assignment is due to request one
Procedures and Expectations
Be prepared
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Listen and follow directions!
Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat!
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Work hard
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Ask questions
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Limit distractions (including with technology)
Respect your classmates and your teacher
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Listen when others are speaking
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Conduct yourself appropriately
Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself!
Consequences
If a student chooses not to meet these expectations, the following consequences will be followed:
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Verbal Warning
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“Time Out”
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ISS + Parent Contact
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Administrative Referral
Additional Policies
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NO PHONES - Everything needed for class is accessible on your Chromebooks. Phones are not permitted for use in class, and should be kept at home..
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No warnings will be given - if the phone is being used, it will be taken
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This includes airpods in ears during class activities
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Food/Drinks - Food, drinks, gum, candy, etc. are all not allowed during class time
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Safety First
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SOAR:
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S – Follow directions when asked the first time
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O – Bring all materials to class and leave with them
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A – Turn in all work on time and ask questions if you are unsure about something
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R – Treat each person in the room with respect including yourself
Beginning of class 🡪 Take a seat, get out class materials, log on to Google Classroom, submit any homework assignments, complete the bell-ringer, and wait for further instruction.
During class 🡪 Be an active participant in your learning. Listen, collaborate, and ask questions.
End of class 🡪 Clean up your area then return to your seat until dismissal by me.
**Always do your best to SOAR. This requires believing in yourself, being prepared for class and trying as hard as you can**
