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Mrs. Moons Schedule:

1st

Period8:3010:00

2nd

Period10:0011:30

3rd

Period11:301:30

(Includes lunch)

4th

Period1:303:00

A DAY

M,W

Conference Aerospace CEA CEA

B DAY

T,R

Conference Engineering Capstone CEA IED

Tutoring / Computer Hours: 8:008:20 am and 3:004:00 pm every day except Friday when Im in

teacher meetings

Required Supplies (Please bring by end of first week.)

o Pencils (mechanical pencils preferred)will stay with studento 2 White Magic Rub Erasers (can be found at Office Depot)will stay with studento Map Pencils (Twistables preferred)will stay with studento Box of Kleenex OR Ream of Colored Paper (Pastels or Bright Colored)o USB Memory Stick (4 gb preferred)These can be found for under $10. This memory stick may be u

for other coursework but must be restricted to school use only (no music / game / video files etc.).

* Some portfolio and project supplies (i.e. - presentation boards) will be required throughout the year.

Class Culture

The culture / environment in my classroom is centered around learning by doing, developing creativity, gainingconfidence, and having fun along the way! Not only will we learn STEM concepts, but I hope to foster in youlove for learning. We will also focus on developing life skills, including skills related to teamwork,professional communication, project management, and problem solving. My classes are rigorous, and myexpectations are high, but the rewards are great!

Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA) Course Description

Civil Engineering and Architecture is the study of the design and construction of residential and commercialbuilding projects. The course includes an introduction to many of the varied factors involved in building designand construction including building components and systems, structural design, storm water management, site

design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy efficiency, and careers in the design and constructionindustry.

The major focus of the CEA course is to expose students to the design and construction of residential andcommercial building projects, design teams and teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, antechnical documentation.

Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze,design and build electronic and physical models of residential and commercial facilities. While implementing

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these designs students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of thdesign process.

The course of study includes:

Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture

History of Civil Engineering and Architecture

o Past Civil Engineering and Architecture

o Principles and Elements of Design

o Architectural Styles

Careers in Civil Engineering and Architecture

Residential Design

Building Design and Construction practices

o Building codes

o Building components

o Green technology and Universal Design

o Design and construction documentation

Cost Analysis

Energy Efficiency

Storm water analysis, Water supply, Wastewater management

Plumbing, Electrical Systems Affordable housing design and Universal design

Commercial Applications

Commercial Buildings

o Building codes

o Land Use and Development

o Commercial building components

Structural Design

o Precast concrete floorso Spread footings

Services and Utilities

o Energy Codes

o Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning systems

Site Considerations

o Land surveying

o Soil analysis

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o Parking lot design

o Storm water management

o Low impact development

Commercial Building Design

Commercial Building Design Project

o Property description

o Site discovery

o Commercial project viability

o Project management

Commercial Building Design Presentation

CEA Course Objectives:

o Discover the wonderment of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)o Make connectionsbetween STEM and the real worldo Learn the difference between engineers and architectso Explore project planning, site planning, and building designo Using Revit, a state of the art 3-D design software package from AutoDesk, transform ideas into designo Work in teams on a long-term project that involves the development of a local property siteo Communicate work through drawings, journaling, and project proposalso Strengthen teamwork and presentation skillso Interact with industry professionals on projectso Collect, categorize, and analyze datao Learn how to test soil, survey land, and create topographic mapso Solve static equilibrium problems by hand (using concepts from Physics and Trigonometry) and using MDSolido Apply the concepts and skills you learn through assignments, activities, and projects

Engineering Program Background:

WGHs engineering classes will teach the objectives outlined by Project Lead the Way (PLTW). PLTW,established thirteen years ago, is a nonprofit organization that offers an entire high school engineering programthat is aligned to national learning standards. They capture the hearts of students and prepare their minds bybasing their coursework on rigor, relevance, and relationships. They also ensure instructors are ready for the

challenge by requiring extensive training and offering a strong nationwide network made up of teachers,universities, and professionals. Today, Project Lead the Way courses are offered in over 3,000 schools across U.S., and the program is rapidly growing.

Now that Global High is officially a PLTW certified school, there is an opportunity forPLTW students to apply for college credit if they maintain a specific average throughout theyear and pass an end of the year college assessment. Colleges vary in how they accept orrecognize PLTW courses, but students from any PLTW certified high school may apply fortranscripted college credit from many universities and all Texas community colleges.

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Engineering Instructional Materials

PLTW curriculum Fischertechniks MD Solids software

Autodesk Inventor (3D software) Structural Stress Analyzer 1000 WestPoint Bridge DesignersoftwarePOE course

Autodesk Revit (3D architecturalsoftware) - CEA course

Wind Tunnel Model Rockets & GlidersAEcourse

3-D uPrint Printer Vinyl Cutter Boe Bot Robotic KitsDE and AEcourses

Plotter SievesCEA course FoilSim softwareAE course

Web 2.0 Tools Surveying equipmentCEA course Aery softwareAE course

Flip Cameras Basic hand tools (cordless drills,hammers, etc.)

Microsoft Flight Simulator withyokeAE course

Portfolios Calipers, Rulers, Scales,Calculators

Real Flight G5 R/C FlightSimulatorAE course

Engineering Journals Microsoft Excel, Word,PowerPoint, and Publisher 2007

Classroom Rules

1. Safety is our first priority! Therefore, all lab rules must be strictly followed. Students must be signed oto use tools and equipment, and an engineering instructor must be present when tools are used!

2. Respect Property: Use furniture properly. Please dispose of trash whether it is yours or not. Please ensure all supplies / tools are put up in their designated home neatly. Please do not disturb items around or in my desk, and my teacher laptop is strictly off limits.

3. Eye contact is important, both with me and your classmates. Therefore, for the duration of class, all hamust be kept away from your eyes.

4. The teacher dismisses class.5. Computers will be used for academic purposes during designated times only. Proper electronic etiquet

will be used when someone is speaking. Also, no games are ever allowed in my labno exceptions!6. Please dispose of food, trays, and food packages in the trash can OUTSIDE my room. Eating in my ro

is a privilege, not a right.

Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand!

NOTE: Student visitors will not be allowed to work in / enter my room while another class is in session.

Classroom Procedures

1. Everyone must participate. This is the only way our class will reach its full potential as a team.

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2. Respect others even when it requires intentional effort. We will work as a team in my class.3. Units must be shown, and the steps used for all solutions must be neatly recorded.4.

Your notes / book should be your first resource for questions. Your second resource is your team.5. Please bring all required materials to class each day, including your USB memory stick.

Course Structure and Evaluation

It is important that students take thorough notes since their notes will be their main source of information (not textbook), and it is vital that students come to class prepared - with all required supplies and a focus on learninPeriodically, I will conduct unannounced checks on journals and portfolios.

We will explore engineering through exciting activities and projects that will allow a deeper understanding of tconcepts being learned. Most project work can be completed in class, but the student is expected to continue t

work outside the classroom as homework. A detailed design brief, grading rubric, and the projects due date wbe supplied upfront so that expectations are clear. All projects will incorporate criteria centered on creativity,documentation, mathematical computations / connections, and time quality. In addition, they will all concludewith a presentation. Projects will be assessed using a rubric and will carry the weight of at least one test gradePeer evaluations andprogress checks will also factor in to a students project grades.

Finally, we will periodically take time to stop and reflect on our learning. Thorough written reflections will becompleted and graded.

Absences

If possible, work missed due to absences should be picked up and attempted before returning to class so thestudent better connects with the new lessons.

Any project work that spans two weeks or longer should be turned in the day it is due. If a student is absent onthat day, they must turn it in early, email it to me by their scheduled presentation time, or find a way to transpotheir project to school by their scheduled presentation time. This is especially important if the project is a teambased assignment.

Grading Policy

Mandated by District

* This syllabus may change at the teachers discretion. *