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ROBOTICS By Dana Plantje and Patrick Gavin Tiger Middle School Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit

Introduction “Successful schools for young adolescents provide curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory” -This We Believe (page 19)

Disciplines Industrial Arts / Technology Education What is the difference?

Industrial Arts -The systematic application of knowledge or skill in effecting a desired result -An exposure to a particular set of skills and knowledge

“They need, for instance, the chance to be a member of a musical group, though never destined to become a professional musician, to have a part in a play, though never to become an actor, or to create visual images through drawing and painting, though never to become an artist” -This We Believe (page 24)

Tech Ed -Help students learn how to appropriately use, assess, and apply technology to… -Effectively make decisions and contribute to a rapidly changing technological society

“Although some experiences or courses may be labeled exploratory, it should not be assumed they are, therefore, non-academic” -This We Believe (page 23)

Overview Section 1: What is It All About? What is the Theme? What are The Subjects? Curriculum Integration Materials, Resources and Time Frame Topic Areas covered in each discipline Section 2: Bringing It all Together Activity Implementation Successfulness Other Implications

Section 1: What is It All About? What is the Theme? What are The Subjects? Curriculum Integration Materials, Resources and Time Frame Topic Areas covered in each discipline

What is the Theme? The theme of this particular ITU is Robotics. –History of Robotics –Components of Robotics –Robotics in the world today –What the future holds –Robot activity Grade Level: Seven

What Are The Subjects? Robotics Graphic ArtsElectronics Metalworking Woodworking

Curriculum Integration “Current” Curricula MB Education & Youth Curricula Year of Publication Industrial Arts 7-9: Graphic Communications Industrial Arts 7-9: Power/Energy Industrial Arts 7-9: Manufacturing Industrial Arts 7-9: Construction

Graphic Communications “Drafting offers a skill set that allows students to communicate ideas and designs through technical drawings.” “Graphic arts provides opportunities for students to develop principles, techniques, and processes relating to imaging technology.”

Safety Principals of Design Isometric Drawings Oblique Drawings Orthographic Projection Drafting Tools Drafting Layout and Drawing Desktop Publishing Website Design Screen Printing and/or Airbrushing Graphic Arts

Power/Energy “Electricity and electronic devices are at the core of a wide variety of specialized technologies that have been developing over several decades.” “An understanding of electrical and electronics theory and applications enhances the student’s ability to manage new technologies as they emerge.”

Electronics Safety Electricity and It’s Properties Series Circuits Parallel Circuits Electrical Faults (shorts and opens) Basic Components Switches Batteries Electric Motors Soldering

Manufacturing (Wood & Metalworking) “These courses also help students understand the role of manufacturing in our economy and its relationship to other economic sectors.” “Students also study the impact the manufacturing process has on people, society, and the environment.”

Woodworking Safety Measurement (SAE) Planning and Design Types of Wood and Material Selection Hand Tools Power Tools Wood Joints Gluing and Clamping Mechanical Fasteners Finishing

Metalworking Safety Measurement (Metric) Planning and Design Sheet Metal Bench Metal and Metallurgy Layout and Layout Tools Hand Tools Power Tools Mechanical Fasteners Basic Welding Sanding, Polishing and Finishing

Materials, Resources and Time Frame Resources and Materials Min. of 2 teachers – Max. of 4 Must have manufacturing lab Also need either a graphics, electronics or computer lab Time 4 week block 3 weeks spent on core topics 1 week on spent on activity NOTE: Industrial Arts classes only happen once per week in Middle School so the block will be the entire cycle consisting of approximately 13 classes.

Section 2: Bringing It all Together Activity Implementation Successfulness Other Implications

Activity

Implementation

Successfulness

Other Implications

References 1) National Middle School Association: This We Believe, ) Manitoba Education and Youth: Middle Years Home Economics/Industrial Arts: Linking Learning To Living, ) ITEA (International Technology Education Association) 4) Mark Howard’s Technology Education Site 5) Bernie Taronno, B.Ed., M.A. (Ed.). Red River College 6) Dana Plantje’s Robotics Page

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