Stephen Portz MEd NBCT
sportz@weisschool.org
http://systemiced.blogspot.com/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+StephenPortz/posts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-portz-9360843a
Mechatronics
What is Mechatronics? The intersection of Electronics, Mechanics, Computer Control, and Design. The Study of mechatronics is empowering because it grants students access to the future of innovation, open source electronics, the internet of things, desktop manufacturing, and product development.
Isn't mechatronics just a fancy name for robotics? Not really. All robotics activity fall under the heading of mechatronics, but not all of mechatronics are robots.
In our mechantronics course, students will learn everything from electronics and circuit design, to mechanics, mechanical design, 3D modeling and prototyping, computer control and programming. Yes! your student will learn how to solder in this class
Here is an example of a WeDo project in Scratch:
Above is an Arduino project for tracking the sun, or other bright light source to assure the highest voltage output for the solar panel. This project was funded from a grant by FPL in 2015.
Here are some Lego Robotics that students will be able to work with:
AND, just for fun a useless box that I built for my father's birthday:
Robotics
Robots are ubiquitous with advancing technologies and the future. Anything that can be automated will be automated and our students must be fluent in robotics, robotics design, and programming.
Extensive use of LEGO MindStorms Robotic Kits and in subsequent years - VEX Robotics Systems, will be used to bring our students up to speed before launching out into custom robotics design and advanced development.
http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms
http://www.vexrobotics.com/
FIRST Lego League Competitive Robotics Team
Will meet after school at least once a week (probably Monday) Have the goal to participate in at least two tournaments which are held all day long on Saturdays (be mentally prepared). By next year, our goal is to attend the State Tournament. By year three, our goal is to take a team to Nationals.
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/
Raspberry PI and Arduino User Groups
http://makezine.com/
- 28 years as an Engineering and Technology Teacher at Brevard Public Schools
- 6 years Industrial Experience with Space Program Contractors at Kennedy Space Center: Lockeed Martin, USBI, Astronaut's Memorial Foundation, USA, Rockwell International, Harris Corp, Knight's Armament Federal Data Corp.
- M Ed in Vocational Programs Administration and Facilities Design from University of Central Florida
- BS in Industrial, Technology, and Engineering Education from Brigham Young University
- Albert Einstein Distinguished Teacher Fellow
- National Board Certified in Career and Technical Education
- Certified Solid Works Associate - 3D Parametric Modeling
sportz@weisschool.org
http://systemiced.blogspot.com/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+StephenPortz/posts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-portz-9360843a
Engineering Instructor at The WEISS School - Grades 3-8
Support the mission of The WEISS
School
SME-COE BY:
•Giving
students the skills for MAKING
•Engineering
Design (3D Computer Modeling)
•Electronics
Development and Prototyping (Breadboarding and
Circuit Design)
•Open
Source Control Systems and Programming (Arduino and Raspberry PI)Teaching
•Industrial Design Methods and giving students the tools of the Product Designer.
•Industrial Design Methods and giving students the tools of the Product Designer.
Providing Students with Product Based
Learning Opportunities and Competitions
•FIRST
LEGO League Team Sponsor
•Science
and Engineering Fairs
•Outreach
– First Annual
Engineering Day
•Product
Design, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
•Aerospace
Product Development – remote control aircraft, drones, CubeSats emulators using Raspberry Pi, and robotic moon landers and rovers.
Electives courses taught:
Mechatronics
What is Mechatronics? The intersection of Electronics, Mechanics, Computer Control, and Design. The Study of mechatronics is empowering because it grants students access to the future of innovation, open source electronics, the internet of things, desktop manufacturing, and product development.
Isn't mechatronics just a fancy name for robotics? Not really. All robotics activity fall under the heading of mechatronics, but not all of mechatronics are robots.
In our mechantronics course, students will learn everything from electronics and circuit design, to mechanics, mechanical design, 3D modeling and prototyping, computer control and programming. Yes! your student will learn how to solder in this class
Here is an example of a WeDo project in Scratch:
Above is an Arduino project for tracking the sun, or other bright light source to assure the highest voltage output for the solar panel. This project was funded from a grant by FPL in 2015.
Here are some Lego Robotics that students will be able to work with:
AND, just for fun a useless box that I built for my father's birthday:
Robotics
Robots are ubiquitous with advancing technologies and the future. Anything that can be automated will be automated and our students must be fluent in robotics, robotics design, and programming.
Extensive use of LEGO MindStorms Robotic Kits and in subsequent years - VEX Robotics Systems, will be used to bring our students up to speed before launching out into custom robotics design and advanced development.
http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms
http://www.vexrobotics.com/
After School Clubs Offered:
FIRST Lego League Competitive Robotics Team
Will meet after school at least once a week (probably Monday) Have the goal to participate in at least two tournaments which are held all day long on Saturdays (be mentally prepared). By next year, our goal is to attend the State Tournament. By year three, our goal is to take a team to Nationals.
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/
Raspberry PI and Arduino User Groups
http://makezine.com/
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