Mrs.

Jimenez
417-523-7200
arjimenez@spsmail.org

2015-2016

6th Intro to Engineering Grades:

Engaging
students'
A specific number of points
th
7

Automation
& Robotics
NATURAL CURIOSITY AND
IMAGINATION
will be assigned to daily
ththe perfect time for
Middle school is
8 Design & Modeling
work, quizzes, tests, projects,
students to explore and learn that
and other activities. Grades
there is more than one way to reach a
are calculated using total
solution. PLTW Gateway engineering
earned points divided by
curriculum for middle school students
total points possible.
challenges, inspires, and offers variety
Students are expected to use
and flexibility. Students get rigorous
complete sentences, proper
and relevant experiences through
grammar, and correct
activity-, project-, and problem-based
spelling in all their work.
learning. They use industry-leading
technology to solve problems while
Homework:
gaining skills in communication,
Due to the nature and
collaboration, critical-thinking, and
hands-on learning methods
creativity. Using the same advanced
of this course, homework
software and tools as those used by the
should not be expected every
worlds leading companies; students
learn how to apply Science, Technology,
night. When assigned, it will
Engineering, and Math (STEM) to their
be supportive of learning
everyday lives.
objectives.
This and More Info @ www.PLTW.org

6th Introduction to GTT

7th Automation & Robotics
8th Design & Modeling

Late Work may / may not

receive partial credit. It will
not receive full credit.
Grading Scale

more details on back page

94 100

A -

90 93

B +

87 89

84 86

B -

80 83

C +

77 79

74 76

C -

70 73

D +

67 69

64 66

D -

60 63

Student Responsibilities:
Good attendance is needed to be
successful in this challenging course.
Lessons, demonstrations, internet
explorations, and hands-on activities will
be the primary methods of learning
there are no text books. You will be
expected to actively, and safely,
participate. If you have questions, ASK!
Each student is expected to demonstrate
appropriate social skills and behaviors
working in teams or independently.

59 OR BELOW

Mrs. Jimenez
417-523-7200
arjimenez@spsmail.org

2015-2016

Class Supplies:
Box of Tissues

Bottle of hand sanitizer

Container of disinfecting wipes

8th grade also needs

o Pink Eraser
o bag of mini lo/multi temp glue
sticks
Daily Supplies
ALL Students:

Pencil with Eraser!

Class handouts stored in

folder/binder and brought each
day. Duplicates of distributed
materials should not be expected.
Some situations may warrant
extra copies to be supplied and is
done so at the teachers
discretion. It is each students
responsibility to keep and have
available their materials for each
and every class period.

Ear buds / Headphones

8th grade also needs
o Flash Drive (2gb is plenty)
If possible, a donation of a Flash

Drive (2gb) to the class for use by

another student would be greatly
appreciated! Thank You In Advance!
Cell Phones / Electronic Devices:
The school-wide policy on electronics
will be strictly followed. Students may
use in class at specific times only with
direct permission from teacher to
support educational learning goals
and/or music at a low level. If
disruptive, usage will not be allowed.

Absences:
Each student is responsible to
obtain missed assignments and
complete the assignments
within specified time.
Nearly all of the work we
complete in class must be done
in class. Therefore, your
student should expect to
spend time before school,
after school, or other
arranged time to make up
missed work that requires in
class completion.
I am available for
individualized help outside of
direct instruction and before
(7:30) or after school
Please Ask!.
Drinks / Candy / Gum / Etc.
We are very fortunate to have
access to the technology in
our classroom! Therefore,
students are NOT to bring any
Food/Candy/Liquids into
class
(Capped water bottles may be stored on shelf
away from all electronics/supplies.
If left, it will be thrown away.)

Plagiarism:
Using someone elses work as
your own will not be
tolerated. It is expected each
student will give credit when
using or paraphrasing
information and images from
any source.

Mrs. Jimenez
417-523-7200
arjimenez@spsmail.org

2015-2016

Clipboard Policy:

Damage/Theft of Equipment:

Cherokee Middle School implements the

following for violation of school and
district behavior policies (handbook).

Students are responsible

for repair or replacement
for GTT equipment, which is
damaged due to negligence
or lack of proper use on
their part, or theft.

Offense:
1st: Warning
2nd: Clipboard / Team Conference / Detention
3rd: Clipboard / Parent+Team Conference / Detention
4th & Beyond: Referral to Office
Steps may be skipped depending upon severity of violation.
Starts over at semester

When entering class each

student is expected to
immediately inform teacher
in writing of any issues with
any equipment so they will
not be held responsible for
the damage in question.

Tardy Policy:
Cherokee Middle School implements the
following tardy policy if you are not in
the classroom by the second bell or if
you arrive late to class without a pass.
1. Warning
2. Lunch Detention

The School-wide / SPS

Handbook polices will be
followed.

Anyone put in danger

because of behavior or
inappropriate use of
materials will be referred
to the office immediately.

3. Lunch Detention / Call home

4. Referral / After School Detention
5. Referral / After School Detention
6. ISS
Tardies will return to
zero at each quarter.

Safety rules are in place

for you, your classmates,
and equipment and are to be
followed.
*Any changes to the syllabus or
classroom policies will be
communicated to your student, sent
home, and available online.

I look forward to working with you and your child this year!
Student Name: _____________________________ Grade: 6 / 7 / 8 Period: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 7
I will follow all policies and come ready to learn each day! ____________________________________
Student Signature

Parent/Guardian: I understand and accept responsibility to help my student fulfill all obligations
of this course.

Mrs. Jimenez

_________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature

Mrs. Jimenez
417-523-7200
arjimenez@spsmail.org

2015-2016

Course Descriptions:
Intro to GTT is the 6th grade GTT PLTW STEM introductory course to engineering and teamwork. Students
first learn to work together to complete a challenge project helping to build teamwork skills. Then students work
with multiple groups building many types of everyday mechanisms. This learning is followed by an introduction to
programming/coding with a presentation of their coded project. The mechanism builds and coding skills helps
prepare students for the 7th grade GTT course which combines those two elements into robotic builds. Finally,
students are introduced to the AutoDesk Inventor software that is used in the Design and Modeling 8th grade
course. Students critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills are developed in this unique and
innovative class which better prepare students for their future.
Automation and Robotics is the 7th grade GTT PLTW STEM course that develops engineering and teamwork skills
with focus on mechanisms and movement. Students learning focuses on understanding and building everyday
mechanisms and then using that knowledge to solve challenge builds. The challenge builds require teams to create
mechanisms and robotic designs to solve both teacher presented, and student self-chosen, problems. Motors,
brains, and programming develop students critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills in this unique
and innovative class which better prepares students for their future.
Design and Modeling is the 8th grade GTT PLTW STEM course that develops engineering skills as well as teamwork
skills with focus on how objects are designed and created. Students in this course learn how the design process is
used to solve problems and understand the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. Every object begins
with a design idea. Students learn how these ideas come to exist from idea conception, to isometric and
orthographic sketches, and finally generating 3D models using Autodesk design software and materials. Students
critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills are developed in this unique and innovative class which
better prepares students for their future.
Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define and apply major concepts of engineering/engineering technology.

Explore the use of technological advances and how they affect the quality of life in the home and workplace.

Digital Citizenship: Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legal, and safe use of technology, and
its impact on society and the workplace.

Technology Concepts: Students will demonstrate an understanding of information technology systems, tools,
and operations. Exhibit use and understanding of terminology associated with the field of engineering.

Communication and Creative Expression: Students will use resources to communicate information, work
collaboratively, and creatively express ideas through various media formats. Model time management skills in a
cooperative learning environment

Inquiry Process: Students will develop the critical thinking skills needed to use technology and other resources to
solve problems, apply knowledge to new situations, create new knowledge, and make informed decisions.
Students will apply the decision making process while utilizing problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Illustrate and construct a functional design.