4. PBL Project with Research Paper

CLASS SYLLABUS Mrs. Binning 2014-15

Robotics

Introduction to Robotics: 1. Go Robots 2. Skribbler 3. NXT 4. PBL Project with research paper.

Students will keep an engineering notebook to prepare them for future classes, competitions, and the technology field.

Vex Team: Competition

Grading

 Grades will be comprised of in-class and homework assignments, quizzes, unit tests, Agenda checks, progress report returns, and class projects. Every assignment is worth a specified amount of points, and the grades are based on the total number of points accumulated in a grading period.  Grades are determined as: 100-90 % = A; 89-80 % = B; 79-70 % = C; 69-60 % = D; 59 % and below = F.  Missing work will greatly affect grades, so students are responsible for completing all work missed due to any absence.  Late work is NOT accepted, unless due to an excused absence (students are granted extra time equal to the time of the excused absence).  Parents and students should check TeacherEase (online grades) on a weekly (or more frequent) basis to keep informed of student grades and progress in all classes. There is a link to the gradebook on my class website. Absences

 Consistent attendance is essential for academic successStudents who are absent should or look up the daily classwork and homework assignments on Mrs. Binning’s website under “Assignment Calendar” and “Student Resources”. Or, students should call a friend to find out what was completed in class and what should be completed as homework. Students are required to complete all work missed when absent (prior to returning to class is preferable, so students do not fall further behind).

Discipline  My classroom climate is one of respect, teamwork, and learning. It is a safe place to try new ideas, express opinions, make mistakes, and be accepted.  My “Keys to Success” set the atmosphere for learning, and are as follows: optimism, perseverance, and responsibility.  In addition to the “Keys to Success”, I expect all students to follow the guidelines for behavior set forth in the TBMS Student Handbook.  I expect students to take an active part in their education through positive classroom participation, following through on assignments at home, communicating directly with parents at home, and communicating directly with teachers at school.  Students are held accountable for negative classroom behavior. After the 2nd warning students will be given a - Detention + complete an Apology Statement for their Behavior  Non-participation in class and/or grade-level activities, and calling home to discuss it with a parent.