Arrowhead Union High School
School Year:
2015-2016
Department:
Technology and Engineering Education
Name of Class: Principles of Engineering, (www.pltw.org)
Room Number: North Campus Room N174
Instructor:
Mr. Jeremy Schlitt
Work Phone: 262-369-3611 Extension 3258
schlitt@arrowheadschools.org
Grading Policies:
10%
Homework
10%
Writing/Engineering Notebook
20%
Quizzes
25%
In Class Activities/Lab Experiences
35%
Projects/Multi-Day Design Challenges
Technology Education Power Standards:
PS1. Measuring
PS2. Tool Use and Safety
PS3. Design and Production
PS4. Career Education
PS5. Skill Development
PS6. Reading
Grading Scale: ≥
A+
A
A-
97%
94%
90%
B+
B
B-
87%
84%
80%
C+
C
C-
77%
74%
70%
D+
D
DF
67%
64%
60%
>60%
Classroom Expectations/Policies:

Homework Expectations: Students may need to take home on occasion unfinished class work. Students will also be asked
to preview instructor notes and presentations prior to the next class meeting.

E-Portfolio: This year students will maintain an electronic portfolio to demonstrate their best work. Students will be expected
to ensure it has a professional appearance. The E-Portfolio can be used for future job prospects, internships, etc…
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Materials: Students should maintain an organized binder or folder for safekeeping of class handouts. Students will also
need to purchase an Engineering Notebook. Note: These items are required for Project Lead the Way Certification.

Student Equipment: Scientific Calculator, engineering notebook, and pencil.

Absences: Students with excused or unexcused absences are responsible to arrange due dates with instructor upon the
day of their return. Due to pace and rigor of this course, missing one class is the equivalent of two days of instruction.
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Late Work: Late work will be downgraded at 10% per class period with a maximum penalty of 50%.
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Tardiness: Students are expected to be in their seat before the bell rings. 1st offense will be a warning, 2nd offense will be a
brief after class discussion, 3rd offense will be after school detention and phone call home, and the 4 th offense will be a referral
for Saturday detention. 5th offense – Saturday detention plus referral to school resource officer (police liaison), 6th offense –
Saturday detention plus referral to guidance, 7th offense – Saturday detention plus administration intervention, and 8th offense
– Saturday detention plus citation. If a student is less than 20 minutes late, it is a tardy. If a student is more than 20 minutes
late it is an absence.
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Cheating: Cheating will not be tolerated in class. Examples include copying another student’s engineering notebook, copying
a presentation in google drive or submitting work that is not their own. If a student is caught cheating they will receive a
minimum of loss of credit on the assignment, a phone call home to a parent/guardian and documentation in student file. The
act of cheating may result in course failure depending on the weight of the assignment/work. (Student Handbook pg. 31)
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Disciplinary Action: Disciplinary action will be taken when the student’s behavior disrupts the daily function of the class. The
following steps will be taken; conference with the student at teacher’s discretion, referral and contact parents. All students are
expected to follow the rules in the student handbook. Horseplay and dangerous behavior will result in suspension or expulsion
from course. Language, which is insulting, demeaning, or offensive, will not be tolerated. (Student Handbook pg. 28, 29)

Vandalism: Students caught vandalizing any computer components, furniture, classroom equipment or other student’s
project will be charged the full amount to replace/repair the equipment and could be ticketed.
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Food/Drink: Only water in the classroom area will be allowed. NO FOOD is allowed.
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Safety: Students are expected to follow guidelines set by instructor. Failure to comply will result in loss of lab privileges and
possible expulsion from course.
Course Description:
Principle of Engineering is a course that helps sophomore, junior, or seniors for a full year understand the
field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing
processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an
engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and
political consequences of technological change.
PLTW Certification
Students must meet the following requirements to receive PLTW certification:
Completed Portfolio
Completed Engineering Notebook
Minimum of 85% on class work
Minimum of 70% on national final exam
Major Assessments/Projects:
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Energy and Power
Unit 2: Materials and Structures
Unit 3: Control Systems
Unit 4: Statistics and Kinematics
Engineering Career Interview
Marble Trash Sorter
Ballistic Design
Truss Calculations
Bridge Design
Moment of Inertia and Centroids
Material Properties Research
Material Testing