Honors Drafting II-Engineering

Honors Drafting II-Engineering

 

Ms. Batchelor kaitlyn.batchelor@ucps.k12.nc.us

Room G104 704-292-7662 x 7076

 

Description

Students in Drafting II will learn to apply knowledge associated with the design and 

construction of 3d models. Utilizing skills such as math, science, and 

technology, students prepare for work in a high demand industry. Students will learn to operate AutoDesk Inventor as well as learn the basics of manufacturing and assembly. 

 

Course Objectives

1.00 Understand Basic Engineering Design and Industry Terms.

2.00 Understand Engineering Design Concepts and Principles to Solve Problems. 

3.00 Understand Manufacturing Processes. 

4.00 Apply Parametric-Solid Modeling Techniques to create a 3D Model.

5.00 Understand Conventional Dimensioning & Tolerancing

6.00 Understand Procedures to Create Working Drawings of a 3D Model. 

 

Industry Credential:

Students will have the opportunity to earn an industry certification in AutoDesk 

Inventor. This being an industry certification, accommodations can be provided for extended time, separate room, and read aloud with proper documentation. Any student wishing to have accommodations honored for the certification exam will need to provide documentation to Certiport. Steps for parents and students to request accommodations can be found here.

 

Grading Policy

All homework/classwork grades are input within two days of due date as listed in 

Canvas, quizzes are input the same day, and tests are in the gradebook within a week. 

Progress reports/report cards will be sent home every 3 weeks.Students and parents can check grades at any time via the ParentPortal, access information should be the same as the previous school year. 

Homework/Classwork 40% 

Quizzes 25%

Tests 35%

 

Final Exam Exemptions

This is a teacher made exam, this means you will be able to exempt at the end of the 

semester. In order to exempt the exam you must have either an A, with <2 unexcused 

absences, or B, <1 unexcused absence,  average (T4, T5, and T6) at the end of the 

semester. 

Final Grades

As per the UCPS Board of Education grades for the semester are calculated as follows:

4th Six Weeks 25%

5th Six Weeks 25%

6th Six Weeks 25%   (Your final project will be 50% of this grade)

Final Grade 25%

 

Tutoring

Tutoring is available every morning from 7:15-7:45. Students need to obtain a note from 

a teacher to be allowed into the school prior to 7:30. Afternoon tutoring is by 

appointment only.

 

Supplies Needed

Graph Paper Composition Book

4GB Flash Drive

 

Resources

All AutoDesk software is available for download, free at students.autodesk.com (This can 

only be done on a PC, and not the school issued Chromebook).

EmpowerED Family Portal (https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/2917)

 

Assignments/Assessments

Homework/Classwork

Students will spend the semester designing and creating a single story residence. All facets of design and construction will be drawn and input into the Revit software.

 Quizzes

Quizzes may be short answer, drawing, or multiple choice usually ranging 

between 5-10 questions. All quizzes will be open notes. If you take good notes you will get a good grade.

Tests

There will be a multiple choice unit test for each topic lasting no more than 50 

questions. The certification exam will have questions based within the Inventor

system. The teacher-made final exam will have 100 multiple choice questions.

 

Class Procedures/Expectations

Students are expected to be in assigned seats when the bell rings.

Attendance will be taken based on the seating chart, if you are not in your seat you will 

be marked absent.

Students should check Canvas for any information when absent. Students are allowed 

two days for makeup work, for each day missed. 

Students will use the Drafting Lab computers for Drafting only.

Chromebooks are not needed for this course; however, there may be some instances 

where it will be useful.

A bell-ringer/quiz/assignment will be available for students to begin working 

immediately.

Students will remain at their assigned seats until the bell rings to dismiss for the next 

class.

Late assignments will lose 10 points per day, up to 7 days. Any assignment turned in past 

7 days late can receive at maximum a 30.

 

Classroom Rules

Be respectful of others

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything

No food or drinks allowed in the classroom

No throwing objects or paper

No disruptions of class time

No horseplay

No Internet without permission

No downloading/No games

No phones

No rolling in classroom chairs

 

Canvas

The majority of assignments will be submitted on our learning platform, Canvas. Most 

assignments will be uploaded; however, on occasion students will share google 

documents. Quizzes will also be given via Canvas unless they contain sketching. Although, grades will show in Canvas the students’ grades in PowerSchool are the official record. 

 

Cellphones

Cell phones will remain out of sight during instruction time. 

Honors Drafting II - Engineering

 

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