1. Introduction to Robotics 
Introduction to Robotics

2. Mr. Shea New Jersey Institute of Technology Taught 8th Grade Algebra
Bachelors Degree in Architecture.
Worked as an Architect
Taught 8th Grade Algebra
Lakeside Middle School – Pompton Lakes, NJ
Taught Pre-Engineering & CAD Drafting
Glen Rock High School & Middle School – Glen Rock, NJ
Other Interests
Hockey
Architecture / Engineering

3. Introduction to Robotics
Using the LEGO Mindstorm EV3 system
This year…Introduction to Robotics
Next year… High School Robotics 1 class & Robotics Club
RoboCup & FIRST Robotics Challenge

4. Welcome 8th Grade Robotics Project Based Learning
Creative Problem Solving
Group Work

5. Robotics 8 What kind of class is this?
A class that will allow students to design and build creative solutions to real-world problems. The course will encourage students to blend their knowledge form previous subjects such as art, math, and science to find a artistic, innovative way to solve the problem at hand.
Hopefully, students will gain a basic understanding of Robotics and demonstrate the tools and skills needed to successfully design and program a robot.
STAYING ON TASK IS IMPORTANT

6. What You Will Need For Class
Folder / 3 ring binder
½ or 1 inch thick, specifically for this class
Used for:
KEEP EVERYTHING RELATED TO THE CLASS AND PROJECTS.
Taking notes
Storing handouts
Something to write with EVERY DAY
Pen / Pencil
Creative thinking

7. Class Website www.MrSheasPage.weebly.com Information on the class.
Activity Sheets available for reprinting
Quizzes and Test

8. Quizzes & Tests PRE-TEST What is a Robot Quiz
40 multiple choice questions
Not used as a grade
SGO Baseline
What is a Robot Quiz
10 multiple choice questions
Robot Construction & Motion
Robot Programming
POST-TEST
Used as students’ final grade for the class
SGO assessment of knowledge gained since Pre-Test.

9. Classwork Grading DAILY ROBOTICS LOG - 2 points per day.
1 point for what you write
1 point for what the teacher observes of you working each day.
(x 5 days = 10 points per week x 10 weeks = 100 points)
Fill in what you did each period this week.
Include everything you worked on including successes, setbacks and failures.
If you were absent or in pull-out for the day, write that.
You must use a minimum of 3 sentences. The more you write, the better your class participation grade will be.

10. “The JOURNEY is just as important as the DESTINATION.”
Different ways to measure a project’s success.
A creative solution to a problem/ project is just as important as a polished, finished project.
Good process = Good result
Keeping track of successes and failures
Class Notebook…DOCUMENT EVERYTHING IN YOUR DAILY JOURNAL SHEETS

11. GRADING BREAKDOWN
Grading Breakdown

12. Class Dismissal You are dismissed by your teacher. Not the bell.
The teacher will announce when there are 10 minutes left.
–At that ,you should begin to finish work on your project for the day, start cleaning up the classroom, and updating your daily log.
The teacher will announce when there are 5 minutes left in class.
–At that time, project work for the day should be completed, everyone should be cleaning up and updating their daily log.
– DO NOT LINE UP AT THE DOOR
Wait until you hear the teacher dismiss you.
– You will not be dismissed until everything is cleaned up and everyone is seated. If you leave before being dismissed, you will be written up.

13. Bottom Line “Act like and ADULT and you will be treated like one.“
Mr. Shea says:
“Act like and ADULT and
you will be treated like one.“

14. If you don’t know an answer LEAVE IT BLANK
PRETEST
To gauge your Robotics knowledge entering this course, we will take an UNGRADED Pre-Test.
Log on to
Go to the 8th Grade Robotics Page
Click on the link (Quizzes and Tests) on the RIGHT side.
Take: Robotics 8 PRE-TEST
If you don’t know an answer LEAVE IT BLANK

15. Team Building Activity
Groups are randomly selected
Use only the given number of cups
Stack them on top of each other as high as you can in the taped out area
You may stand on the seat of a stationary chair.
NO STOOLS, COUNTERS, OR ROLLING CHAIRS
This Activity is meant to be challenging
Push your limits. Show the teacher what you’ve done and push it higher.
Failure is allowed. Just start again.
8th Grade Record : 25 cups
7th Grade Record: 21 cups