Friday, January 31, 2020

Friday, January 31 2020 - Binary Numbers, Let's Play A Game

Entry Ticket - Binary Numbers
  • Assignment - Duration: 5 Min
  • Link:  - Google
  • Instructions & Expectations: What are Binary Numbers
  • How to Submit Assignment: Nothing to submit... just start learning
  • Dig Deeper: Find Some Binary Number Nerd Jokes

Special Instructions or Announcements:
Mechatronics Engineering Google Site
  • DeveloperWeek Passes - Click here to start your registration and a discount of $200 (code SF20OPEN2) will automatically be applied to your registration — making your OPEN Pass completely free. Your OPEN Pass gets you into select content on Thurs, Feb 13, and Fri, Feb 14: Main Stage Keynotes, OPEN Talks, and the DeveloperWeek 2020 Expo.
  • Trade Show -  Internet of Things World - April 6 - 9, 2020|San Jose Convention Center,CA, USA



Binary Numbers
  • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  60 Min
  • Lecture Link: Binary Number Introduction 
  • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to do some quizzes
  • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Quiz
  • Dig Deeper: Look more sites on Binary Numbers


Explora-Vision 
  • Lab - Duration:  15 Min
  • Lab Link: Protect Format
  • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
  • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your team, 
    • Take 5 min to review your project
    • Start working on your Slides "web pages"
  • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Point

Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
  • LAB - Duration: 15+ Min (If there is Time)
  • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
  • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
    • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
    • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
    • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
  • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
    Clean Up
    • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
    • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
    • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


    Helpful Links

    Thursday, January 30, 2020

    Thursday, January 30 2020 - Explora-Vision, Open Lab / Robot Club



    Special Instructions or Announcements:
    Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



    Explora-Vision 
    • Lab - Duration:  30 Min
    • Lab Link: Protect Format
    • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
    • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your team, 
      • Take 5 min to review your project
      • Start working on your Slides "web pages"
    • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Point
    Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 

    • LAB - Duration: 60+ Min (If there is Time)
    • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
    • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
      • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
      • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
      • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
    • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
    • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
      Clean Up
      • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
      • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
      • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


      Helpful Links

      Tuesday, January 28, 2020

      Tuesday, January 28 2020 - "What IF?" Conditional Python

      Entry Ticket :

      1) Tell Me Your Email Again... 
      2) Send This Link To Your Parent.   

      • Have Your Parent Fill Out This Parent/ Guardian  Info Form:   - Parent / Guardian  Information Questionnaire  
      • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn0JhPcbDiKI1p0H4RhRRI4oWdNyXnZfuauDjISXkyM2wGug/viewform?usp=sf_link 
      3) The Next Building Material for Mars: Fungi?
      • Assignment - Duration: 10 Min
      • Link:  - The Next Building Material for Mars: Fungi?
      • Instructions & Expectations: Be ready to discuss the engineering issues to do this
      • How to Submit Assignment: Nothing to submit... just start learning
      • Dig Deeper: 

      Special Instructions or Announcements:
      Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



      Explora-Vision 
      • Lab - Duration:  30 Min
      • Lab Link: Protect Format
      • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
      • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your team, 
        • Take 5 min to review your project
        • Start working on your Slides "web pages"
      • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Point
      Programming the Raspberry Pi
      • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  60 Min
      • Lecture Link: Python - Conditional
      • Lecture Link: Python - My First Program
      • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
      • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
      • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

      Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
      • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min (If there is Time)
      • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
      • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
        • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
        • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
        • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
      • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
      • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
        Clean Up
        • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
        • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
        • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


        Helpful Links

        Monday, January 27, 2020

        Monday, January 27 2020 - Explora-Vision, Python

        Entry Ticket - Class Central’s Best Online Courses of 2019
        • Assignment - Duration: 10 Min
        • Link:  - Class Central’s Best Online Courses of 2019
        • Instructions & Expectations: Do some research on MOOCs and see if one of these would be interesting.  Sign up for more updates later.
        • How to Submit Assignment: Nothing to submit... just start learning
        • Dig Deeper: Find other free learning sites

        Special Instructions or Announcements:
        Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



        Explora-Vision 
        • Lab - Duration:  30 Min
        • Lab Link: Protect Format
        • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
        • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your team, 
          • Take 5 min to review your project
          • Start working on your Slides "web pages"
        • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Point
        Programming the Raspberry Pi
        • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  60 Min
        • Lecture Link: Python - My First Program
        • Lecture Link: Python Shell
        • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
        • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
        • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

        Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
        • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min (If there is Time)
        • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
        • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
          • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
          • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
          • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
        • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
        • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
          Clean Up
          • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
          • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
          • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


          Helpful Links

          Friday, January 24, 2020

          Friday, January 24 2020 - Introduction To Python (continued)

          Entry Ticket - How to Use Technology to Kill Locusts

          Special Instructions or Announcements:
          Mechatronics Engineering Google Site
          • Humble Bundle - Artificial Intelligence Bundle
          • Trade Show - DesignCon 2020 is coming to Santa Clara Jan 29-30
          • DeveloperWeek Passes - Click here to start your registration and a discount of $200 (code SF20OPEN2) will automatically be applied to your registration — making your OPEN Pass completely free. Your OPEN Pass gets you into select content on Thurs, Feb 13, and Fri, Feb 14: Main Stage Keynotes, OPEN Talks, and the DeveloperWeek 2020 Expo.
          • Trade Show -  Internet of Things World - April 6 - 9, 2020|San Jose Convention Center,CA, USA



          Explora-Vision 
          • Lab - Duration:  30 Min
          • Lab Link: Protect Format
          • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
          • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your team, 
            • Take 5 min to review your project
            • Start working on your Slides "web pages"
          • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Point
          Programming the Raspberry Pi
          • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  60 Min
          • Lecture Link: Python - My First Program
          • Lecture Link: Python Shell
          • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
          • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
          • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

          Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
          • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
          • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
          • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
            • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
            • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
            • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
          • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
          • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
            Clean Up
            • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
            • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
            • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


            Helpful Links

            Thursday, January 23, 2020

            Thursday, January 23 2020 - Introduction To Python (continued)

            Entry Ticket - Clean up Your Desk Area... Us Baby Wipes
            • Assignment - Duration: 5 Min
            • Instructions & Expectations: Clean up your desk area... pick up any small stuff under your desk, wipe your desk down with a Baby wipe.  

            Special Instructions or Announcements:
            Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



            Programming the Raspberry Pi
            • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  60 Min
            • Lecture Link: Python Setup and Introduction
            • Lecture Link: Python Shell
            • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
            • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
            • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

            Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
            • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
            • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
            • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
              • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
              • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
              • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
            • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
            • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links

              Wednesday, January 22, 2020

              Wednesday, January 22 2020 - Introduction To Python (continued)

              Entry Ticket - US Space Missions To Watch
              • Assignment - Duration: 10 Min
              • Entry Ticket Link: US Space Missions To Watch
              • Instructions & Expectations: Read and be ready to discuss

              Special Instructions or Announcements:
              Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



              Programming the Raspberry Pi
              • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  40 Min
              • Lecture Link: Python Setup and Introduction
              • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
              • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
              • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

              Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
              • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
              • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
              • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
                • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
                • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
                • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
              • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
              • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links

              Tuesday, January 21, 2020

              Tuesday, January 21 2020 - Introduction To Python

              Entry Ticket - Clean Up from SkillsUSA and Hydro Cars
              • Assignment - Duration: 10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Do the following: Look around and clean up any Vex or Hydro Car stuff

              Special Instructions or Announcements:
              Mechatronics Engineering Google Site



              Programming the Raspberry Pi
              • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  90 Min
              • Lecture Link: Python Setup and Introduction
              • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 3 "Python Introduction"
              • How to Submit Assignment: In Google Classroom, submit the review and questions for chapter 3
              • Dig Deeper: Look on the Mechatronics Raspberry Pi and Python Resource page to learn more. about running Python browser based interpreters..

              Open LAB  and/or Robot Club (If there is time)
              • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links

              Friday, January 17, 2020

              Friday, January 17 2020 - SkillsUSA and Hydro Cars

              Special Instructions or Announcements:

              Programming the Raspberry Pi
              • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  15 Min
              • Lecture Link: Raspberry Pi Getting Started - Linux Command Line
              • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 2 "Getting Started"
              Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
              • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
              • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
              • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
                • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
                • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
                • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
              • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
              • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links

              Thursday, January 16, 2020

              Thursday, January 16 2020 - SkillsUSA and Hydro Cars

              Special Instructions or Announcements:

              Programming the Raspberry Pi
              • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  15 Min
              • Lecture Link: Raspberry Pi Getting Started - Linux Command Line
              • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 2 "Getting Started"
              Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
              • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
              • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
              • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
                • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
                • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
                • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
              • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
              • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links

              Wednesday, January 15, 2020

              Wednesday, January 15 2020 - BriteLab trip review, Linux Shell Introduction, Open Labs

              Entry Ticket  - BriteLab - What Did You Learn?
              • Assignment - Duration: 15 Min
              • Link: Google Research - Visit BriteLab 
              • Instructions & Expectations: Thinking about the filed trip to BriteLab please answer the following questions: (Write 1-2 sentences for each question - 100-200 words total)
                1. What did you find most interesting about the company, site or equipment?
                2. What was the one thing that stood out from what Robert talked about how to run or manage a company? What did you think of his management philosophy?
                3. If some one was going to quote you about your experience what would that quote be?  Jim Burnham said "some thing interesting"
                4. If you could work there, what would you like to do? What skills would you need to do it?
              • How to Submit Assignment:   Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Points
              Special Instructions or Announcements:


              Get Your Raspberry Pi plugged in and booted

              • Assignment - Duration: 5 Min
              • Link: Google Research
              • Instructions & Expectations: Start doing some research on what a cover letter is and what a 
                • make sure your monitor is "on"
                • plug in USB and HDMI
                • Only The plug in the power
              Programming the Raspberry Pi
              • Lecture/Presentation - Duration:  15 Min
              • Lecture Link: Raspberry Pi Getting Started - Linux Command Line
              • Instructions & Expectations: Listen and Follow the Instructions from the teacher and the lecture. You are going to get a Python Textbook and read the Chapter 2 "Getting Started"
              Open LAB  and/or Robot Club 
              • LAB - Duration: 30+ Min
              • Link: Robot Club Google Sites
              • Instructions & Expectations: Connect with your Robot Club Team.  You will either be working on your Robot Project or an Open Lab Project.  
                • You will need to account for your time. You will need to convince me by your form submission that you worked given the time allotted. 
                • If  you or your Robot Club Team worked on the Robot Club project, you will make sure your Robot Project Status Google docs are updated.  
                • If you worked on an Open Lab Project, you will also need to tell me about what you accomplished and what you are planning next.
              • How to Submit Assignment:   Each Student needs to account for your time.  
              • Dig Deeper: Open Lab:
              Clean Up
              • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 Min
              • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
              • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points


              Helpful Links