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Jared Curtis

Science Department Chair and Middle School Science and Robotics Teacher

832-204-5900

Brigham Young University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.

Jcurtis@emeryweiner.org

2012
Bio
Jared has been with EWS since 2012. Before arriving at EWS, Jared taught in public schools for several years in both Utah and Texas, during which time his dedication and achievements in the classroom earned him a Teacher of the Year Award. He was also the recipient of the Rav Preida Award for Teaching Excellence at EWS in 2016. Jared currently teaches sixth Grade Life Science, sixth Grade Life Science Honors, and Middle School Robotics. He also sponsors the middle school’s Robotics Club and Chess Club, and is the founder of “Meh”, EWS’s very own staff and student ukulele band. In his free time Jared enjoys spending time with his family, geocaching, playing board games, reading, and watching/playing sports.
James Guion

Middle School Technology Teacher

832-204-5900

Hampden-Sydney College - B.A.
Webster University - M.A.
University of Texas at Austin - M.A.

jguion@emeryweiner.org

2013
Bio
Jim has been with EWS since 2013. He has been involved with Educational Technology for more than 20 years, at all different levels, from early elementary to college. Jim now works as The Information and Media Coordinator, managing the EWS Learning Commons, providing technology support to the EWS Community, and teaching the sixth grade Digital literacy class. In his free time, Jim is avid fan of soccer and baseball, enjoys cooking, camping and playing board games with his family, and enjoys teaching his son James the finer points of Geekdom.

Grade Level: 7th – 8th	Length of Course: 1 semester
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This is a beginning course in robotics where students build and program robots using LEGO EV3 building blocks and robotics equipment. Students use the LEGO Mindstorms LabView programming language to download instructions into the robots they assemble. This course focuses on the exploration of EV3 sensors, programming, and problem solving, with special emphasis placed on LabView software development. Students apply principles of mathematics and science to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for the robotic and automation industries.

Grade Level: 7th – 8th	Length of Course: 1 semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Robotics I
Course Description: This is a beginning/intermediate course in robotics where students build and program robots using LEGO EV3 building blocks and robotics equipment. Students use the LEGO Mindstorms LabView programming language to download instructions into the robots they assemble. This course focuses on design engineering, data logging, and advanced LabView programming. Text-based programming languages are also introduced in this course. Students apply principles of mathematics and science to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for the robotic and automation industries.

Grade Level: 7th – 8th	Length of Course: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Engineering Concepts provides students with hands-on, problem-based learning opportunities that introduce the skills inherent in the design process. Students will use problem-solving and teamwork to define a problem related to engineering and technology and develop, construct, and test their product. Students will learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions. This course encourages risk-taking and creativity, helping students become problem-solvers and critical thinkers.

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Technology Foundations

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The Emery/Weiner School

Grade Level: 6th
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: All 6th graders are required to take this semester long course is designed to improve keyboarding skills, develop skills associated with digital tools, learn research skills and raise awareness of appropriate uses of technology currently available to our students. The expectation is that students learn skills that will be available in all areas of their education.

Grade Level: 6th
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course will introduce 6th graders to the principles of design and fabrication, using project-based lessons that result in physical artifacts. Offered as a part of the 6th grade elective rotation, this course would allow 6th graders to experience the tools available in the Levine Innovation Lab and learn foundational principles of design and construction. This class is learn-by-doing, combining theory and practice to actually plan, design, and create real-world solutions. This course is an elective during the rotation with Art, Music, Theatre Arts, and Vocal.

Grade Level: 7th-8th
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course introduces students to computer science principles by teaching students how to create apps for mobile devices and tablets. Using MIT App Inventor 2, a block-based graphical interface, students will design and program puzzles, games, location-based apps, and applications for social networking. Students will create a culminating project of their own design. No previous programming experience is required.