Students learn an object lesson in ethics while viewing “The Dark Secret of Hendrick Schon” and completing a companion worksheet. Students teams read and summarize the central ideas of the “Code of Ethics for Engineers” using white boards. A teacher-led discussion follows this activity. Students learn an object lesson in ethics while viewing “The Dark Secret of Hendrick Schon” and completing a companion worksheet. Students teams read and summarize the central ideas of the “Code of Ethics for Engineers” using white boards. A teacher-led discussion follows this activity. “Our nation’s economic future depends upon improving the pipeline into the STEM fields…” 7 (Department of Labor report). An exciting avenue to generate student STEM career interest is through Robotics. The “Scientific Research” 14 standards will be utilized to create a compliant research course that focuses on robotics. The structure of this class is as follows: Unit 1 – Research Methodogy. Unit 2 – Collaboration Methods. Unit 3 – Ethics are Essential Unit 4 – Safety is a Requirement Unit 5 – Research Proposal Unit 6 – Project Construction Unit 7 – Research Report “Our nation’s economic future depends upon improving the pipeline into the STEM fields…” 7 (Department of Labor report). An exciting avenue to generate student STEM career interest is through Robotics. The “Scientific Research” 14 standards will be utilized to create a compliant research course that focuses on robotics. The structure of this class is as follows: Unit 1 – Research Methodogy. Unit 2 – Collaboration Methods. Unit 3 – Ethics are Essential Unit 4 – Safety is a Requirement Unit 5 – Research Proposal Unit 6 – Project Construction Unit 7 – Research Report The Stanford dSchool Design process is explained and utilized. 13 Example research projects are examined by student teams and suggested procedures are shared via whiteboard. The specific statistical methods required are detailed. The Stanford dSchool Design process is explained and utilized. 13 Example research projects are examined by student teams and suggested procedures are shared via whiteboard. The specific statistical methods required are detailed. Existing student involvement in First Robotics is a clear indicator of the potential success of this program. It combines the sense of accomplishment received when an individual accomplishes a goal, with the pedagogical imperative to unite existing studies with tangible results. Frank Wood Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electrical Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT) Knoxville, TN For Further Information Please Contact: Frank Wood, L&N STEM Academy, 401 Henley St., Knoxville, Tennessee For Further Information Please Contact: Frank Wood, L&N STEM Academy, 401 Henley St., Knoxville, Tennessee Scientific Research, a vehicle for a Tennessee High School Robotics Class. Abstract Unit 1 – Reseach Methodology Standards: CLE 3295.T/E.2, CLE Unit 1 – Reseach Methodology Standards: CLE 3295.T/E.2, CLE EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTest Students are taught to use SketchUp (a 3d drawing tool) to share design ideas. 5 Students are taught the rules of collaboration Students are taught to use SketchUp (a 3d drawing tool) to share design ideas. 5 Students are taught the rules of collaboration Unit 2 – Collaboration Methods Standards:CLE 3295.T/E.3 Unit 2 – Collaboration Methods Standards:CLE 3295.T/E.3 Unit 3 – Ethics are Essential Standards: CLE 3295.T/E.1, CLE Unit 3 – Ethics are Essential Standards: CLE 3295.T/E.1, CLE The Dark Secret of Hendrick Schon The Dark Secret of Hendrick Schon First Robotics has developed a detailed safety manual. 7 Students teams read the safety manual and compete in an instructor led game of safety scenarios. Each team completes a safety checklist for the robotics lab. Students have the option to complete the 2013 FRC Safety Video contest for extra credit. First Robotics has developed a detailed safety manual. 7 Students teams read the safety manual and compete in an instructor led game of safety scenarios. Each team completes a safety checklist for the robotics lab. Students have the option to complete the 2013 FRC Safety Video contest for extra credit. Unit 4 – Safety is a Requirement Standards: CLE Unit 4 – Safety is a Requirement Standards: CLE Students develop a research proposal that includes: A working hypothesis. An affirmation to follow safety protocol Technological/non-technological tools utilized Limitations of this research Impact of this research The project timetable. Students develop a research proposal that includes: A working hypothesis. An affirmation to follow safety protocol Technological/non-technological tools utilized Limitations of this research Impact of this research The project timetable. Unit 5 – Research Proposal Standards: CLE , CLE 3295.T/E.4, CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Unit 5 – Research Proposal Standards: CLE , CLE 3295.T/E.4, CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Weekly Progress meetings will be scored using a rubric to include: Deviations from proposal. Statistical methods used. Further questions for study. Safety issues encountered or expected. Recording and storing of data. Demonstrated understanding of the project. Weekly Progress meetings will be scored using a rubric to include: Deviations from proposal. Statistical methods used. Further questions for study. Safety issues encountered or expected. Recording and storing of data. Demonstrated understanding of the project. Unit 6 – Project Construction Standards: CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Unit 6 – Project Construction Standards: CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Student research projects will produce tangible results; a part, program, or sub-system. Students deliver a PowerPoint presentation to their piers that covers the scope of their project. The format of this report will be consistent with the requirements of the English curriculum. Student research projects will produce tangible results; a part, program, or sub-system. Students deliver a PowerPoint presentation to their piers that covers the scope of their project. The format of this report will be consistent with the requirements of the English curriculum. Unit 7 – Research Report Standards: CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Unit 7 – Research Report Standards: CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE , CLE Conclusions Literature Cited 1. Autodesk (2012). Inventor - 2D CAD Software. Autodesk Inventor Products. Retrieved July 12, 2012, from 2. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Web site 1 (2004). The dark secret of Hendrik Schön—transcript. Broadcast: 5 February Transcript available at: hendrikshontrans.shtml (URL accessed 07/12/2010). 3.First Robotics (2012). First Robotics Competition Team Safety Manual. (2012nd ed.). Manchester, New Hampshire/United States: FRC. 4.First Robotics (2012, July 12). About Us. First. Retrieved July 12, 2012, from 5.Google (2012, January 23). SketchUp Getting Started Guide. Google. Retrieved July 12, 2012, from hl=en&answer= HR Policy Association (2011). Blueprint For Jobs In The 21st Century. Washington, DC/United States: HR Policy Association. 7.Jobs for the Future (2007, April). The STEM Workforce Challenge:the Role of the Public Workforce System in a National Solution for a Competitive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce. doleta.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2012, from STEM_Report_4%2007.pdf 8.LittleMachineShop.com (n.d.). Using a Caliper. LittleMachineShop.com. Retrieved July 12, 2012, from reference.php 9.McComb, G. (2011). Robot Builder's Bonanza. (4th ed.). New York, United States: McGraw-Hill/TAB. 10. MathWorks (2012). MathWorks - MATLAB and Simulink for Technical Computing. 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