CURRICULUM MAP

UNIT TITLE: ______MECHANICAL SYSTEMS __________

SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
GRADE LEVEL: 8
TERM UNIT CONTENT PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES INSTITUTIONAL
NO. TOPIC STANDARDS STANDARDS Offline CORE VALUES

1-2 Mechanical Engineers and Learn and 1. Investigate and 1. 1. Quiz: Lecture slide Adaptability &
Systems technologists understand the understand Identification Robots Inclusivity
design uses of the most various Mechanical
mechanisms common mechanisms to Systems
to change mechanisms: determine their
energy by Simple Gear purpose and
transferring Train, Idler Gear applications.
direction, Train, Bevel
speed, type of Gears, 2. Be able to 2. Conceptual 2. Flow chart YouTube video:
movement, Differential Gear, apply their Mapping and and diagram:
and force or Worm & Wheel, knowledge of Labelling Mechanical https://www.youtube.
torque. Leadscrew, Rack mechanisms to system of com/watch?v=HvMQO
& Pinion, solve a unique Robot and its NnCXbE
Universal Joint, problem functions
Chain Drive, Belt
Drive, Crank & 3. Recognize the
Slider, Cam & various common
Follower mechanisms in
real life scenarios
and their uses.

4. Calculate gear
ratios and explain
the result in its
physical
application within
various
mechanisms
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
 Student basic info and I.D. picture: 3 x 5 index card
 Problem Sets as Final requirements at the end of each Lesson Unit/Chapter covered
 Summative & Quarterly Exams

CLASS POLICIES

I. Policies on Class scheduling and Attendance: Late & Absences

 Attendance will be recorded and may be included in the Performance task aspect of the student’s grade.
 Students that will not be able to attend the class because of valid reasons may be given Handouts and/or Modules prior to the class
and will not be considered absent during the class.
 For F2F classes only: coming in 20 minutes after the class has started is considered late (>20% of the lecture hour).
 3 counts of late attendances will be equivalent to 1 absent.
 Students are allowed only 8 absences (excused/unexcused) during the whole semester. Students exceeding the no. of allowed
absences will automatically be given an additional activity as requirement at the end of the semester.
II. Excuses
 Absents due to sickness, accidents, death of close family member/friend, natural disasters, religious commitments, and other valid
emergencies.
 Missed quizzes and assignments due to excused absences will not be included in the student’s total quiz and assignment scores.
III. Submission of Course requirements
 Late submissions of Assignments and Problem Sets will be allowed 24 hours after the deadline but will only be given a maximum score
of 75%.
 If the student is not able to submit due to valid reasons, he/she will be allowed to submit late when he/she returns to class.
IV. Exams
 Exams will be scheduled by the school admin.
 Special Exams may be given if the student has a valid reason for not taking the exam. However, the student must accomplish a written
notice to the instructor.
GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Component Percentage

Written Works Quizzes & Assignments 25%
Performance Recitations, Special Projects, 45%
Tasks Reporting
Quarterly Quarterly Written and/or Practical 30%
Assessments Exams
Total 100%