2nd Semester - iRobot - iSTEM Welcome

2nd Semester - Welcome to Bush Middle School - STEAM - Tech - Robots

Hello - Here is a little introduction for those wondering about my background. 

My Name is Tim Rogers. I moved to Olympia in the 80's from Portland Oregon where I was born. I graduated from Capital High School in the 90's and have a BA in Communications with a Video/Radio emphasis from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL.

I have a background in Technology, Graphic Design, Visual Production, Video, Web Design and Photography. I have over twenty years in industry in various communication and technology roles. I'v help positions in Colorado Springs, Chicago & Peoria IL, Athens Greece and Olympia, WA. I started teaching at SPSCC college in 2006 and also was the Technology Specialist at Evergreen Christian School from 2015-2019.

My family and I live in Tumwater and my wife works for the TSD as an ELL. I love Soccer and Photography and taking photos of nature, sports and Senior and Families. I am part of the Game Day staff for Seattle Sounders FC and won a national championship in soccer in College.

Philosophy of Teaching

Bush CTE STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) classes provide a safe, and respectful classroom culture where students explore and engage into captivating  lessons intended to sharpen critical technology skills relevant for tomorrow's 21st century employee.

Classroom Key Words

• Think - Be a thinker - Ask three then me - Peer 1 - Peer 2 - Google 
• Respect - Equipment - Teacher - Co-Students - Administration - Raise your hand if you need help
• Honor - Honor others & everyone's unique individuality - Groups succeed thought individual achievement - Be Kind and Honor each other in your actions.
• Safe - Be safe - with equipment (Physical) and words (Emotional atmosphere)

Core Values

Technology is a Tool

Think- Respect - Honor Diversity - Safe

Learn to Think and Problem Solve

Focus on 21st Century Skills

Processes over Products

Please feel free to contact me for questions about Bush STEAM Tech and Robots

tim.rogers@tumwater.k12.wa.us

Thanks - Tim Rogers


SYLABUS

iROBOT 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

CTE STEM Robotics course - Science Technology Engineering Math

Students will explore Technology, Coding, Google Drive-Chromebooks and Digital Citizenship.

STEM is a course for students to explore science, technology, engineering and math all in one curriculum. This course offers an innovative approach to learning in which students use problem solving skills to tackle hands-on learning activities. Skills in this course will improve critical thinking skills and will propel students toward a successful career in the STEM fields.

This is a beginning course in robotics. We will be utilizing Lego Mindstorm kits, Mindstorm software and various Lego Robotics materials. The objective of this course is to introduce the student to basic programming as well as problem solving strategies. This course will involve students in the development, building and programming of a LEGO Mindstorm robot. Students will work hands-on in teams to design, build, program and document their progress. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences, propulsion systems and binary number systems. 

UNITS:

Unit 1 - Digital Citizenship and Coding

Unit 2 - Chromebook and Google Drive

Unit 3 - STEM Robotics  - Introduction

Unit 4 - STEM Robotics - Circuits & Computers

Unit 5 - STEM Robotics - Hardware, Software, Firmware

Unit 6 - STEM Robotics - Get Moving

Unit 7 - STEM Robotics - Taking Turns

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students will learn, understand and know the following -

• Google Drive - Chromebooks and Digital Citizenship practices
• How to collaborate in groups and teams
• How to design robots for specific activities and scenarios
• How to use Mindstorm programming software
• Gears, pulleys, torque, friction, timing, sensors, and program loops
• To design, develop and complete robotic activities and challenges

MATERIALS: 

Students will need a pen/pencil every day and student Chromebook.

GROUP ACTIVITIES:

Students will be working in groups on a regular basis. Students are expected to be an active member of each group, participating regularly. Each group activity will have an individual portion as well as a group portion and group members will be evaluated by their peers. 

COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE:

All students will be expected to take care of and respect all school computer hardware and software while in their use. Students will have access to HP computers, MINDSTORM software and Lego Mindstorm Lego kits. Damages to any computer equipment by a student will be charged to the student. Students also understand that all software used for this course are the property of Tumwater School District and students are not allowed to make copies, share or change programs in any way.

GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grades for iRobot are placed into three categories

BSKL - Basic Skills - 21st Century Skills 33.3%

BWH - Business Work Habits - 33.4% 

ATP - Assessment - Test - Projects 33.3%

BSKL - 21st Century Skills -  Being engaged and using 21 Century skills in class
21st Century skills are 12 abilities that today’s students need to succeed in their careers during the Information Age.  Specific 21st Century skills that students will show mastery in during this class are:  Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Information literacy, Media literacy, Technology literacy, Flexibility, Leadership, Initiative, Productivity and Social skills. These skills are intended to help students keep up with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets. Each skill is unique in how it helps students, but they all have one quality in common. They’re essential in the age of the Internet.

BWH - Following Class procedures - Staying on Task - Working well with classmates - On Time - On Task - Respecting others - Safety - Honoring others and being Kind - Completion and Participation

ATP - Assessments and Tests - Team Projects

Student’s Skill Level Score Grade Mark

Exceeds 4 A/B

Adequate/Independent 3 C

Inconsistent 2 D 

SKYWARD

Skyward Percent	Letter grade	State GPA
93 – 100	A	4.0
90 – 92.99	A-	3.7
87– 89.99	B+	3.3
83 – 86.99	B	3.0
80 – 82.99	B-	2.7
77 – 79.99	C+	2.3
73 – 76.99	C	2.0
70 – 72.99	C-	1.7
67 – 69.99	D+	1.3
60 - 66.99	D	1.0
0 – 59.99	F	0

EXPECTATIONS

These four words frame the expectations for Classroom time

• Think - Be a thinker - Ask three then me - Peer 1 - Peer 2 - Google 
• Respect - Equipment - Teacher - Co-Students - Administration - Raise your hand if you need help
• Honor - Honor others & everyone's unique individuality - Groups succeed thought individual achievement - Be Kind and Honor each other in your actions.
• Safe - Be safe - with equipment (Physical) and words (Emotional atmosphere)
• 
  

The phrase “I don’t know” is not allowed in this classroom. STEM is a new and exciting area for all of us so we might not know YET but we will work together so that we do.

BUSH MIDDLE SCHOOL - iROBOT 

Entering the LAB….

• Enter lab quietly, carefully, & on time.

• First Five - Look for your Daily To Do - on Board
• No food or drink in the lab.

Exiting the LAB…

• Check your area for Lego Pieces
• All Lego Pieces go back in kit
• Return Kits to storage location
• Return HP to Docking station

LATE WORK OR PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE:

We will spend a lot of time together in class discussing topics related to technology. Most work will be completed in class. If you are absent, you will be given a reasonable amount of time to get your assignment in. Generally you will be given the # of days you were absent to complete you work.  Late work will effect your Business WOrk Habits grade. As in the workplace, there are natural consequences for turning in late work. You will lose 10% of points each day if it is late. If you know you will miss class ahead of time, please let me know.  

iSTEM

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

CTE STEM Technology course - Science Technology Engineering Math

Students will explore Technology, Coding, Google Drive-Chromebooks and Digital Citizenship.

This is a beginning course in robotics. We will be utilizing Ozo Bot Robotics. 

STEM is a course for students to explore science, technology, engineering and math all in one curriculum. This course offers an innovative approach to learning in which students use problem solving skills to tackle hands-on learning activities. Skills in this course will improve critical thinking skills and will propel students toward a successful career in the STEM fields.

UNITS:

Unit 1 - Digital Citizenship and Coding

Unit 2 - Chromebook and Google Drive

Unit 3 - Coding

Unit 4 - STEM ROBOTS - OZO BOTS

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students will learn, understand and know the following -

• Google Drive - Chromebooks and Digital Citizenship practices
• How to collaborate in groups and teams
• How to explore Robots and Coding and programing
• How to use OZOBOT programming software

MATERIALS: 

Students will need a pen/pencil every day and student Chromebook.

GROUP ACTIVITIES:

Students will be working in groups on a regular basis. Students will also have individual activities. Students are expected to be an active member of each group, participating regularly. Each group activity will have an individual portion as well as a group portion and group members will be evaluated by their peers. 

COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE:

All students will be expected to take care of and respect all school computer hardware and software while in their use. Students will have access to HP computers, OZOBOT software and OZO BOT Robots. Damages to any computer equipment by a student will be charged to the student. Students also understand that all software used for this course are the property of Tumwater School District and students are not allowed to make copies, share or change programs in any way.

GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grades for iSTEM are placed into three categories

BSKL - Basic Skills - 21st Century Skills 33.3%

BWH - Business Work Habits - 33.4% 

ATP - Assessment - Test - Projects 33.3%

BSKL - 21st Century Skills -  Being engaged and using 21 Century skills in class
21st Century skills are 12 abilities that today’s students need to succeed in their careers during the Information Age.  Specific 21st Century skills that students will show mastery in during this class are:  Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Information literacy, Media literacy, Technology literacy, Flexibility, Leadership, Initiative, Productivity and Social skills. These skills are intended to help students keep up with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets. Each skill is unique in how it helps students, but they all have one quality in common. They’re essential in the age of the Internet.

BWH - Following Class procedures - Staying on Task - Working well with classmates - On Time - On Task - Respecting others - Safety - Honoring others and being Kind - Completion and Participation

ATP - Assessments and Tests - Team Projects

Student’s Skill Level Score Grade Mark

Exceeds 4 A/B

Adequate/Independent 3 C

Inconsistent 2 D 

SKYWARD

Skyward Percent	Letter grade	State GPA
93 – 100	A	4.0
90 – 92.99	A-	3.7
87– 89.99	B+	3.3
83 – 86.99	B	3.0
80 – 82.99	B-	2.7
77 – 79.99	C+	2.3
73 – 76.99	C	2.0
70 – 72.99	C-	1.7
67 – 69.99	D+	1.3
60 - 66.99	D	1.0
0 – 59.99	F	0

EXPECTATIONS

These four words frame the expectations for Classroom time

• Think - Be a thinker - Ask three then me - Peer 1 - Peer 2 - Google 
• Respect - Equipment - Teacher - Co-Students - Administration - Raise your hand if you need help
• Honor - Honor others & everyone's unique individuality - Groups succeed thought individual achievement - Be Kind and Honor each other in your actions.
• Safe - Be safe - with equipment (Physical) and words (Emotional atmosphere)
• 
  

The phrase “I don’t know” is not allowed in this classroom. STEM is a new and exciting area for all of us so we might not know YET but we will work together so that we do.

BUSH - iSTEM 

Entering the LAB….

• Enter lab quietly, carefully, & on time.

• First Five - Look for your Daily To Do - on Board
• No food or drink in the lab.

Exiting the LAB…

• Check your area for Lego Pieces
• All OZO BOT Parts go back to kit
• Return Kits to storage location
• Return HP to Docking station

LATE WORK OR PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE:

We will spend a lot of time together in class discussing topics related to technology. Most work will be completed in class. If you are absent, you will be given a reasonable amount of time to get your assignment in. Generally you will be given the # of days you were absent to complete you work.  Late work will effect your Business WOrk Habits grade. As in the workplace, there are natural consequences for turning in late work. You will lose 10% of points each day if it is late. If you know you will miss class ahead of time, please let me know.