Engineering and Robotics

Engineering is a program in pre-engineering and robotics for high school students. The purpose of the program is to provide students with expanded knowledge of the use of technological skills and to enable them to solve problems by applying knowledge in a technological context. The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences related to the application of engineering concepts in the workplace. 

 

There is a $40 required lab fee for this class. The fee will cover lab supplies, (non-TSA) field trips, and a class t-shirt.

TSA membership $15

VEX $160 optional organization fee. 

 

Our class participates in the Technology Student Association (TSA). TSA provides an excellent opportunity for students to excel academically and offers the chance to gain leadership skills through active membership, conferences, and academic competitions. All students will be members provided they pay their lab fee. 

 

1. Orientation and Student

2. Ethics and Safety

3. Engineering Design Process

4. Computer Aided Design Organizations and Drafting 1
5. Introduction to Mechanical Systems and Robotics
6. Computer Aided Design and Drafting 2 

7. Engineering Careers and Technical Writing 

 

Student evaluation will be based by performance on: Daily work/Assignments (30%)
Class projects (35%)
Chapter/Unit Tests (35%) 

These methods may change to meet overall goals of the class. 

 

Madison County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion.