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Mr. Tronconi

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  1. I am originally from Italy.
  2. I have a BS in Environmental Sciences from the University of Florence.
  3. I have a MS in Environmental Management and a MA in Teaching both from the University of San Francisco.
  4. I have taught and worked as an Environmental Scientist, Manager and Educator in 3 continents for the over 20 years.
  5. I love Science & Engineering and I love to teach and to share my passions with students.

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Assignments Website:

  • https://classroom.google.com/�
  • 2nd-period class code: 5uajok2h�
  • 3rd-period class code: wdqsvf7t�
  • 4th-Period class code: aqgtigfp

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  • Always use the school assigned Chromebooks!
  • Always sign-in with your @students.nusd.org email!

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Explore the Class Website:

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or alternatively: https://tinyurl.com/yazpfhbv

  • Always use the school assigned Chromebooks!
  • Always sign-in with your @students.nusd.org email!

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Here you can find: �

  • STEM material organized by units,
  • Syllabus and class rules
  • *Capstone Project Outline*
  • Videos,
  • Presentations,
  • Graphic organizers & Infographics
  • Tutorials & activities
  • Useful links & resources
  • Printable Documents & forms,

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We will practice how real world Engineers Think, Collaborate, Communicate, Solve Problems, Use Tools, Manage their work, Design & Build Projects

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What do you think engineers do?

Discuss with your team

And come up with 4 or 5 things write them down,

be prepared to share

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What do you think engineers do?

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Course Overview (Take Notes)

  • Product design
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Systems Thinking
  • Computer based
  • Project-based
  • Real-world problems
  • 2D/3D modeling
  • Aerospace engineering Connection through Gnoss Field If interested)
  • Mentors
  • Ethics
  • Problem Solving
  • Engineering Types
  • Project Proposal
  • Engineering Design Cycle
  • Project Management
  • Digital Portfolio

The Class Models a Small-team Professional work environment were we apply problem-solving

Collaboration and Communication to work on projects and your CAPSTONE PROJECT

I will be your Manager/Coach

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Course Overview

Write down as many things as you can remember about the Course Overview

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Classroom Policies, Grading:

Here are Components of the final Grade:

  • Performance Assessments
  • Projects/Classroom work/Lab Activities
  • Homework/journaling/daily logs/Website Updates (Digital Portfolio)
  • *Final Capstone Project*
  • Ongoing in-class authentic assessment
  • Employability Skills & Work Ethic�(includes participation, attendance, effort, behavior, & professional attitude)*

*Professionalism (Part of the Conscientious Learner grade)

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What is the “Professionalism, Participation & Work Ethics ongoing assessment”?

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Grading Breakdown

Score

Content �(60% of grade)

Including critical thinking and creative thought - demonstrated in projects, assessments, tests, websites, lab work, etc.

Conscientious Learner �(20% of grade)

Communication (10% of grade)

Collaboration

(10% of grade)

4

Complex understanding - In-depth inferences or applications beyond what’s taught

All work is complete, well organized, comprehensive, and on time.

100% clear, comprehensive, and connected to content

Exemplary interpersonal work

3

Proficient understanding - Met all expectations

All work complete, on time.

Communication is clear and connected to the content.

Leads, cooperate, works hard, shows empathy and positivity

2

Simple understanding - Foundational knowledge, simple procedures

75% complete on time

Explained to a basic level, well organized

Developing the above skills

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Basic understanding - With help, can meet levels 2 and 3

Work attempted

Poorly organized

With help, the student can work with others.

0

Did not complete

Not attempted

Not attempted

Not demonstrated

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Grading Breakdown

Proficiency Avg Score

Grade

3.75-4.00

A+

3.25-3.75

A

3.00-3.24

A-

2.85-2.99

B+

2.65-2.84

B

2.50-2.64

B-

2.35-2.49

C+

2.15-2.34

C

2.00-2.14

C-

1.75-1.99

D+

1.25-1.74

D

1.00-1.24

D-

0.00-0.99

F

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*Employability Skills & Work Ethic Grade:

  • Respectful behavior (towards mentors the teacher and each other)

*when the teacher is talking or a team is presenting the students are expected to stop, look, listen, follow directions, take notes and raise their hand for questions.

  • Timeliness, Excellent attendance, never be tardy
  • Active participation & Focus in class (Collaboration/Communication)
  • Positive “I can figure this out” attitude (Problem Solving)
  • Conscientiousness How well you complete your daily/weekly work, tasks, logs & notes
  • Preparedness--bring all required materials to class daily
  • Plan your work, and manage your time effectively,
  • Reliability Complete assignments/presentations and projects by the due date.
  • Ethical behavior: Plagiarism/cheating is not tolerated

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Write down as many things as you can remember about the “Employability Skills & Work Ethic Grade”

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Material:

  • At least 1 pencil (mechanical or #2 yellow), one very good eraser (separate from your pencils), 1 pen and loose leaf paper for note taking in your binder. Graph paper.
  • Dedicated Class Folder to store all handouts and assignments/notes.
  • *Engineer’s Notebook* or bounded composition notebook Use either a quadrille-ruled (graph paper) notebook or one with blank pages. On plain or gridded paper, you will be able to not only make notes but also sketch)
  • USB flash drive to transport/backup your work
  • **NOTE: There will be periodic Digital Portfolio/logs and engineer’s notebook checks.

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Material:

  • Students must use the school chromebooks mouse, and headphones, (teacher might require to use other devices)
  • It is preferred for students to bring their own technical drawing tools�
  • It is preferred for students to bring their own hand tools kit (ie small screwdrivers etc.)

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  • All students material can be stored in Class or in the Makerspace

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Write down as many things as you can remember about the required “Material”

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How to Succeed

  1. Be in class.
  2. Be respectful
  3. Be helpful
  4. Be resourceful
  5. Be resilient (We learn from our mistakes)
  6. Read all materials, attentively don’t skim (Book, Google classroom, Class Site)
  7. Complete all assignments by the due date (In class and on Google classroom)
  8. Check Google classroom and the class website DAILY.
  9. Complete all Homework by the due date
      • One bad test score (or many) will not destroy your grade as long as you keep up with your work, and follow all expectations and rubrics.
  10. Always Be professional

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What do you need to do in order to succeed in this class?

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Daily Log/Journaling:

Uses of the Engineering design journal include:

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  • Recording ideas and information for future reference.

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  • Recording design sketches and pieces of ideas before the fragments are forgotten.

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  • A legal record of ideas generated and the time of the idea for possible support in patent infringement litigation.

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Daily Log/Journaling:

uses of the Journal include:

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  1. As you work you will take notes and record your questions, ideas and sketches on the notebook

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  • Occasionally will complete daily/weekly logs. It is the summary of your daily/weekly work (what topics did we cover, what did you work on, questions, ideas, group work concerns)

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  • Be factual, specific and detailed in all technical log entries.

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DOCUMENT ALL YOU DO!!!

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Daily Log/Journaling:

In your daily Log/journal you will include:�

  • A summary of your daily work (what topics did we cover, what did you work on)
  • Brainstorming lists.
  • Sketches.
  • Dimensions.
  • Sources of information.
  • Problems that arise.
  • What worked, what didn't.
  • Parts lists.
  • Fabrication and/or operation instructions.
  • Test procedures, designs and data.
  • Notes for future reference concerning any aspect of the project.

DOCUMENT ALL YOU DO!!!

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What type of design notebook should I get?

Use either a quadrille-ruled (graph paper) notebook or one with blank pages.

    • On plain or gridded paper, you will be able to not only make notes but also sketch.
  • The size of your design notebook is up to you.
    • Some designers and engineers prefer smaller notebooks, because they are easier to carry with them at all times.
    • Others like larger notebooks, because the pages are bigger for sketching.
  • This is your design notebook, so pick one that you are excited about using!

HW: For Monday, Bring in a BOUNDED (no spring bounded, no rings) Journal either a quadrille-ruled (graph paper) notebook or one with blank pages. The size is up to you.

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What kind of journal do you need and what do you write in your journal?

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Thank you

Any questions?

THE END

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To Conclude TO DO:

  1. Complete the Daily log Practice (On the journal and on Google Classroom)

Please write a summary of your work today, entries must answer the following questions:

                  • What topics did we cover?
                  • What did you work on?
                  • What happened? Why did it happen?
                  • Did you have any problems?
                  • How should you do differently next time?
                  • What work do you need to perform next?
                  • What problems do you foresee coming soon?

Use complete sentences, be factual, specific and detailed in all technical log entries

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  • Complete the STEM Entry Survey (on Google Classroom)

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  • Create a page on your Digital Portfolio website and named it “STEM Senior Engineering”�

(You will document your projects and progress in class, on the CAPSTONE, and copy your reflections and logs in sub-pages there)

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