Topic: Expectations Objective: Summary: Instructor Information Topic: Expectations Objective: Establish rules and classroom policy Describe project and activities Summary: At the beginning of the week-long camp, a quick introduction is provided about each days activities

Expectations

Classroom Rules Cell phones should not be used in any way during the class time unless otherwise directed. Be Courteous to the other students When I indicate it is time to listen, you will be quiet and follow instructions. Students will not use materials inappropriately Students will stay in small groups at all times.

How should you behave? Be Respectful Follow 1st Request Golden Rule To teacher, To Peers, To Facilities Follow 1st Request From Teachers or Peers Golden Rule Treat others the way you want to be treated Describe it in terms of traits of an engineer Add – Be supportive, helpful, and positive Add – Explain your thinking Add – Be an active listener Add – Work together Add – Expect the work to be challenging but doable Add – Don’t expect a right or wrong answer

Expectations Show Listing Stop whatever you are doing Fold your hands Look at the person speaking Listen to what they are saying

The Project Develop a model of the electric grid by constructing a small city that has renewable energy that is generated outside the city but is transmitted and distributed to homes to power common devices.

What will we design? What will we learn? A city street with 8 houses Each house will be powered by external sources Transmission/Distribution Towers A solar array A wind farm What will we learn? Learn about the electric grid Power Sources Power Loads Transmission