Integrated STEM Program Don’t Spill It Don’t Spill It – Unit Description Teachers: TAS teachers (Optional – 1 Maths and 1 Science) Class: 8P & 8O (8TEC1, 8TEC2, 8TEC3) Semester: 1 Year: 8 UNIT DESCRIPTION: Students are to design, make and evaluate an automated system to safely and efficiently transport 'chemicals and fragile freight' from one location to another.
6 Research Assessment Part A Due 4.5.1 Form teams and creation of investigation into Robotic Vehicles MA4-15MG calculates and describes the duration of presentation Zone Swimming 7 Research – existing solutions 4.1.1, 4.6.1 Additional research to create additional criteria. Research into the forces to be overcome and how this applies to the design solution SC4-9WS uses scientific language, text and representations in the presentation of research and existing ideas Year 7 Camp (Staff Out) 8 Presenting Assessment Part A 4.1.1, 4.6.1 Development of idea 9 Challenge Mat 1 Making the Robot Move Measuring the Circumference of the Wheel Power vs Time Challenge Mat 2 Making the drive Between the Lines Turning the Vehicle Angles and Degrees Power Vs Time Challenge Mat 3 Making the Robot drive Between the Lines and avoid objects using the ultrasonic sensor 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.5.1 Final solution designed, including identification of forces and budgeting 4.6.1 Development of idea (sketching and evaluation) 4.2.2 Documentation of proposed solution SC4-5WS & 8WS Application of the Scientific Method as it relates to experimenting and testing MA4-12MG - calculates the perimeters of shapes and the circumferences of circles MA4-1WM - communicates and connects mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols MA4-2WM - applies appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems Cross Country 10 11
Week Outcome Students learn about- Students learn to (Technology) Content (Science/Mathematics) Integrated learning experiences Evidence of learning / assessment strategies Register Evaluation 1 Short week – 2 days with interruptions Re-introduction of STEM – what is it and how does it fit into school and beyond. Semester overview. Introduction to the course online site (Moodle) 2 4.3.1 4.3.2 MA4-1WM MA4-3WM Data types, formats and information as inputs of design and production Component categories for hardware, including input devices, processors and output devices responsible behaviour in working environments Work Health and Safety practices the safe and responsible use of materials, and techniques in each design project Identify and select appropriate data for use in a design project Recognise, connect and use input and output devices to construct systems including sensors, switches, wiring, lights and motors for a design project use tools, materials and techniques in a responsible and safe manner in each design project. Students are introduced to Lego robotics. Build kits using instructions and animate with stop motion animation. Software may include Lego Movie App, Google Functional built and working 3 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.6.1 SC4-5WS SC4-8WS design processes including analysing needs, problems and opportunities researching generating creative ideas communicating ideas experimenting and testing experimentation and testing of design ideas developing criteria for success as a tool for assessing design development and production robots and other mechatronic devices, sensors, actuators such as motors, switches, lights programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and associated hardware program design compiling programs apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project. the results of experimentation to designing and making when developing each design project criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project select and use appropriate program development Students to modify designs and experiment with the use of additional / different sensors and their application to robotics. Add sensor to design Modify program to include sensor and additional functionality Revision of the Scientific method How to write up an experiment Original modified with additional / alternative sensors attached. Completed experiment written up using scientific method. ------------------------------------------
connecting interdependent devices modelling and prototyping systems testing systems in the working environment industrial production methods identifying the purpose of an investigation proposing the type of information and data that needs to be collected in a range of investigation types, including first-hand and secondary sources collaboratively and individually planning a of investigation types, including fieldwork, experiments, surveys and research techniques and structures for an identified need connect interdependent devices for the purposes of a design solution troubleshoot problems with systems test function of solutions for a design project ----------------------------------------- Scientific method in a TAS context Writing experiments for TAS Specific experiment as related to the exploration of alternative sensors 4 4.1.1 MA4-15MG design processes including analysing needs, problems and opportunities researching generating creative ideas communicating ideas experimenting and testing ideas managing resources producing design solutions evaluating and solutions solve a variety of problems involving duration, including where times are expressed in 12-hour and 24-hour notation, that require the use of mixed units (years, months, days, hours and/or minutes) apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project Revision of how to create a video using Adobe Premiere (or similar software depending on BYOD device). Create a short video explaining the type and function of the robot built in week 2 & 3 Calculate the number of frames in a video segment based on video frame rate. Create a time line for video (planning / storyboard). Calculate number of frames for still image insertion. Student videos created with accompanying storyboard with time calculations.
5 4.2.2 SC4-6WS SC4-17CW research methods needs analysis surveys and interviews searching techniques including use of the Internet collaboratively and individually conducting a of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments following the planned procedure, including in fair tests, measuring and controlling variables recording observations and measurements accurately use effective research methods to identify needs and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project identify solutions to similar needs and opportunities use the internet when researching Students create teams Use online resources to guide research into the problem and possible solutions What constitutes a hazardous substance – real examples and transportation considerations Identify possible and experiments that could be used to assist in development of design proposal Clear evidence that students understand project requirements through appropriate research which is presented in a clear and logic al manner. Evaluation of research and its application to their projects. 6 4.5.1 MA4-6NA resource availability including time money materials, tools and techniques resources including skills and expertise other resources management techniques including action, time and budget planning Investigate and calculate the Goods and Services Tax (GST), with and without the use of digital technologies calculate GST and prices for goods purchased in Australia, given the pre-GST price interpret GST information contained on receipts identify resource availability and realistic limitations to each design project develop and apply action, time and budget plans in design projects Students develop and upload project proposals Time Finance plan Students develop a finance plan or budget Calculate percentages of budget to different resources and stages Calculate the GST for goods purchased. Uploaded proposals with finance plan. 7 4.1.1, 4.6.1 SC4-9WS design processes including analysing problems and opportunities researching apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project Students on proposal Updated proposals / projects uploaded
generating creative ideas communicating experimenting and testing managing resources producing design solutions evaluating and solutions developing criteria for success as a tool for assessing design development and production ongoing evaluation of design ideas and decisions evaluation considering design process used design solutions reflection on learning presenting ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, exposition, procedure and recount using a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate prior to, during and at completion of each design solution 8 4.1.1, 4.6.1 MA4-6NA design processes including analysing needs, problems and opportunities researching generating creative communicating ideas experimenting and testing managing resources producing design solutions evaluating ideas and solutions apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project Design ideas being sketched and evaluated Design ideas drawn and or written explanations including evaluation of design ideas. Graphical representations of financial modelling including the calculation of GST.
developing criteria for success as a tool for assessing design development and production ongoing evaluation of design ideas and decisions final evaluation considering design process used design solutions reflection on learning investigate and calculate the Goods and Services Tax (GST), with and without the use of digital technologies calculate GST and prices for goods purchased in Australia, given the pre-GST price interpret GST information contained on receipts use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate prior to, during and at completion of each design solution 9 4.1.1, 4.2.2, 4.5.1 SC4-9WS presenting ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, exposition, procedure and recount a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information apply a design process when developing quality solutions for each design project record design processes and decision making in a design folio for each design project use effective research methods to identify needs and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities use the internet when researching identify resource availability and apply realistic limitations to each design project Student finalise design and prepare for their preliminary project presentation / walkthrough. Presentation material for project proposals developed which includes appropriate language (contextual), evaluation and presentation methods
develop and apply action, time and budget plans in design projects 10 4.2.2 MA4-7NA sketch informal graphs to model familiar events use effective research methods to identify and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities use the internet when researching Student presentation of project – peer walkthrough with post-it peer evaluation on displays 11 4.5.2, 4.6.1 SC4-5WS SC4-8WS identifying the purpose of an investigation proposing the type of information and data that needs to be collected in a range of investigation types, including first-hand and secondary sources collaboratively and individually planning a of investigation types, including fieldwork, experiments, surveys and research identify suitable materials, tools and techniques for each design project practice and refine skills needed for design projects apply a design process that responds to needs and opportunities for each design project produce solutions reflecting quality standards appropriate to each design project apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate prior to, during and at completion of each design solution Students realise their design and test the solutions, modifying where necessary. Physical development of the solutions. Evidence of testing and evaluation and the application of testing to the design solution. Testing is done is a structured scientific manner with appropriate documentation. 12 4.3.2, 4.5.2, 4.6.1 MA4-6NA specific tools relating to control technologies the function, selection and correct use of a of contemporary tools including select and correctly use tools appropriate for the construction, maintenance and management of systems for a design project Students realise their design and test the solutions, modifying where necessary. Physical development of the solutions. Evidence of testing and evaluation and the application of testing to the design solution.
using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, exposition, procedure and recount using a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information development of each design project identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities use the internet when researching criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate to, during and at completion of each design solution 18 4.2.2, 4.6.1 MA4-1WM construct a directed number sentence to represent a situation use effective research methods to identify needs and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities use the internet when researching apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate prior to, during and at completion of each design solution Project presentation and marking. Formal evaluation of projects. Teacher marking Peer marking 19 4.2.2, 4.6.1 SC4-9WS presenting ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, use effective research methods to identify needs and opportunities and locate information relevant to the development of each design project identify solutions to other similar needs and opportunities Project presentation – projects presented to the community with a celebration of learning afternoon / evening. Students present their projects as per weeks 17 & 18 without evaluation. Project presentation to the wider school community. STEM Week Presentation during Week 10 with F1 Formula Community ‘Exit Notes’ evaluation of the project.
exposition, procedure and recount using a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information use the internet when researching apply criteria for success in decision making during the development of each design project use criteria for success to reflect on the design process used and the solutions evaluate to, during and at completion of each design solution 20 Project evaluation Project evaluation (online) Online evaluation of the project. Positives and negatives highlighted with recommendations for modifications established.