Computer Integrated Manufactuing - Mr. Kutch
Introduction
Computer Integrated Manufacturing applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer modeling skills developed in the preceding courses. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their 3-dimensional designs.
Course Information
Room 4 Computer and Usage Agreement: This document describes the unique attributes of room 4 and describes the guidelines expected of students taught in this room. The letter was included with the syllabus on the first day of class.
Course Syllabus: The syllabus describes the course and its content, classroom rules and consequences, common procedures, and grading criteria. The syllabus was presented to all students on the first and second day's of class. The final page of syllabus must be signed by both a parent and the student and returned for a ten point grade.
Common Course Procedures: This describes how we will handle common classroom tasks, such as my expectations for fire drills, assignment headings, what to do if you are tardy or miss a day, etc. This was handed out on the first day for your reference.
NEW SCHOOL POLICIES:
- Any student who arrives to class more than 10 minutes late without a pass will be marked as cutting.
- Students will loose credit for course after 14 absences.
Why Pop Quizzes?: Follow this link for an explanation of the pop-quizzes that will be given throughout the year. Remember, these quizzes are not intended as punishment, but solely a means of seeing what content is “sticking” and what might need more teaching!
Materials to Bring to Class: Here is a list of the items you'll need in class everyday. I've included some info on different calculators that might be helpful. If you have any questions or problems finding these things just let me know!
Notes on Differentiated Instruction: All schools, and in fact all teachers, are driven by a moral obligation to advance their students understanding of the world around them so that they can reach their fullest potential. However, no two students are exactly the same; we are all different! Perhaps, its not when we learned something, nor how we learned it, but rather that we did learn it! Its human nature to learn things differently than our neighbor, even though we both learn it in the end! Why should physics and engineering be any different? This year, in an effort to help all students learn, I am going to differentiate instruction. For more on this teaching model, see the link above.
Rubrics & Assignment Guidelines
CIM Project Rubric - To be posted with first project
CIM Blog
Our course blog can be found at:
http://kutchcim0809.blogspot.com
You will be required to set-up a google username and password to view the blog, and accept an email invitation to join. I will describe this in class, more to come soon!
Rotating-Drop Schedule Information
- CIM is a period 1 class on the rotating drop schedule, meaning it will rotate in the morning. This class will not meet on day 2 .
- For Mr. Kutch's rotating-drop schedule click on the link below:
Mr. Kutch's Rotating-Drop Schedule
Period One Beginning of the Year Forms
Emergency Cards: All cards are due to me in class by Friday, September 19, 2008.
Insurance Forms: Send all insurance forms directly to the insurance company. Do not hand them in to either myself or the school.
Reduced/Free Lunch Forms: Please complete and submit forms regardless of your intentions. These forms must be sealed in an envelope due to the confidential information they contain. Submit these forms, sealed in an envelope, to me in class ASAP.
Student E-Mail and Internet Access Permission Forms: Please fill out and submit to me in class by Friday, September 26, 2008.
Unit Calendar - Preliminaries
Week of September 1-5, 2008:
NJ Core Curriculum Standard:
STANDARD 9.2 (Consumer, Family, and Life Skills) All students will demonstrate critical life skills in order to be functional members of society.
Strand B. Self-Management: 3. Compare and contrast methods for maximizing personal productivity.
Course Objectives:
a. Students will be able to describe and follow the rules and procedures required for the course.
b. Students will be able to make broad definitions of the study of engineering.
c. Students will be able to describe their learning styles and which of Gardner's intelligences best represents their natural learning tendencies.
d. Students will be able to describe how scientists perceive the process of learning so that each student can more effectively study.
Monday, 9-1 |
Tuesday, 9-2 |
Wed., 9-3 |
Thursday, 9-4 |
Friday, 9-5 |
School Closed Labor Day |
Teacher In-service | Freshman Return | All Classes Meet, 1/2 Day Schedule You will recieve: We will discuss the course requirements, grading, and expectations. You will fill out a 3x5 card with your parents contact information. You will also type your email address and name into a word document so that I can set-up the course Blog. Due ASAP: -Emergency Card -Free/Reduced Lunch Forms -Email/Internet Forms |
CIM Meets during the second time-slot, between 8:33am and 9:29 am Due on Arrival: You will recieve: We will begin by reviewing the course requirements discussed on Thursday. As a class we will discuss how the brain learns new information in order to uncover helpful study suggestions. We will close the period reviewing the electronics research assignment to be done over the weekend. Remember to bring in your emergency cards, etc. ASAP. Due Next Week: -Emergency Card -Free/Reduced Lunch Forms -Email/Internet Forms |