MESA Day Curriculum

2018-19 MESA Day Competition Curriculum

The rules and curricula for these events are grade-specific and reinforce California State Board of Education math and science standards. Special thanks go to the MESA Day Committee members—teachers and MESA directors—who worked diligently on this project. If you have any questions about these competitions, please contact your MESA Advisor or local MESA Center Director.

Appeals
Process (pdf) and Form (pdf)


Grievance
Process (pdf) and Form (pdf)


Code of Behavior
Code of Behavior (pdf)

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Click here for 2018-19 MESA Day Rules

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2017 University of the Pacific MESA Teacher Training

Presentations and resources for the training are available by clicking here.

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MESA Bridges Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a). Guiding Questions
(b). Frame the idea – problem statement 
(c). Create Interest and Motivate
(d). Bridge the Gap
(e). Designing and Building File-Folder Bridges: A Problem-Based Introduction to Engineering
(f). Introduction to Civil Engineering Presentation [/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”2. Explore” style=”fancy”] (a). Introductory activities/small scale investigations
(b). History of the problem
(c). Inquire, brainstorm – explore different designs
(d). Content Instruction – science/math concepts
(e). Share ideas – team or class
(f). Building Bridges: The Basics
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[su_spoiler title=”3. Extend/Elaborate” style=”fancy”] (a). Read rules/Identify constraints – including costs
(b). Apply research to develop possible solutions
(c). Explain science/math concepts being explored
(d). Use prior knowledge to ask questions, and make judgments
(e). Lesson Plan for Bridge Building
(f). Learning Activity: Building a Model of a Truss Bridge
(g). Bridge Construction Presentation[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”4. Explain” style=”fancy”] (a). Provide reasonable conclusions and solution
(b). Communicate Design Choice
(c). Build project based on plans and cost analysis
(d). Stick Together/Civil Structures Itemized Budget
(e). Truss Factor of Safety and Characterization Presentation[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”5. Evaluate” style=”fancy”] (a). Compare prototype to specifications (Middle School High School)
(b). Test prototype, where applicable
(c). Identify strengths and weaknesses of the design
(d). Assess knowledge gained from the experience
(e). Document and communicate results
(f). Making It Better Activities
(g). Learning Activity: Analyze and Evaluate a Truss
(h). Learning Activity: Test the Strength of Structural Members
(j). Structural Analysis I Presentation
(k). Structural Analysis I Presentation 

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Model of Instruction – Bridges
Module Overview
Additional Links

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MESA Gliders Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a). Glider Introductory Activities
(b). Guiding Questions [/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”2. Explore” style=”fancy”] (a). Aerodynamics Presentation
(b). Inquiry and Engineering: Gliders Activity
(c). MESA Glider Curriculum
(d). Will it fly?[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”3. Extend/Elaborate” style=”fancy”] (a). Blueprint Requirements
(b). Budget Sheet
(c). Constraints[/su_spoiler]
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Model of Instruction – Glider 
Glider Plane Links
Hawker Hurricane
Paper Airplane Orthographic
TU-16 Orthographic drawing

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MESA Intro to CS/Cybersecurity

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”](a). Stop Think Connect Online Safety Quiz[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”2. Explore” style=”fancy”](a). How the Internet Works_interactive game
(b). Printable KWL Chart
(c). The Internet Code.org
(d). U1L08 Activity Guide[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”3. Extend/Elaborate” style=”fancy”](a). Resource Project – Big Data & Cybersecurity Dilemmas[/su_spoiler]
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[su_column]Additional information:

Cyber Intro CS 5E Model of Instruction

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MESA Machine Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a). Engage Activity Challenge [/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”2. Explore” style=”fancy”] (a). A Working Challenge
(b). Moving An Elephant
(c). Rube Goldberg and Meaning of Machines
(d). The Advantage of Machines
(e). The Magicians Catapult
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[su_spoiler title=”3. Extend/Elaborate” style=”fancy”] (a). Contest Rules – Middle School
(b). Contest Rules – High School [/su_spoiler]
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(a). Model of Instruction – MESA Machine 
(b). MESA Machine e-Learning Modules

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MESA National Engineering Design Challenge Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a). MESA Arduino STEM Solutions 2018-19
(b). Operation Drop In Aid[/su_spoiler]
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Model of Instruction – NEDC
The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design
Arduino Resources and Tutorials

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MESA Prosthetic Arm Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a). The Pick-Up Challenge
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[su_spoiler title=”2. Explore” style=”fancy”] (a). General Overview
(b). Prosthetic Arm Activities[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”3. Extend/Elaborate” style=”fancy”] (a). Build Your Own Robot Arm
(b). Contest Rules – Middle School
(c). Contest Rules – High School [/su_spoiler]
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[su_column ]Additional information:

Model of Instruction – Prosthetic Arm
UC Davis Prosthetic Arm Competition Training Presentation

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MESA Think Tank Unit

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Engage” style=”fancy”] (a).Contest Rules – Middle School
(b). Contest Rules – High School[/su_spoiler]
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Model of Instruction – Think Tank

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MESA 1: Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Unit 1 – Mousetrap Car” style=”fancy”](a). Mousetrap Car[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Unit 2 – Model Science” style=”fancy”](a). Model Science – The Heart
(b). Model Science: GI Physiology – Middle School

Model Science Heart Resources
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Model Science GI Resources
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Introduction
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Step 1: Investigate
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Step 2: Plan

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Step 3: Create

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Step 4: Evaluate

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Additional Information:

PBL Module: Egg Drop Curriculum Overview
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(a). Gliders_Planes[/su_spoiler]
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(a). Prosthetic Arm

Prosthetic Arm Competition Resources
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(a). Solo Math Curriculum[/su_spoiler]
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(a). Speak Out 9-10 Curriculum
(b). Speak Out 11-12 Curriculum
(c). Speak Up 6 Curriculum
(d). Speak Up 7-8 Curriculum[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion]

Additional information:

UC MESA Curriculum Course Overview

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MESA 2: Introduction to Computer Science

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Unit 1 – Intro to Computer Science” style=”fancy”] (a). Data Privacy Cybersecurity Code
(b). Human Computer Interaction ECS
(c). The Internet Code[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Unit 2 – Algorithms” style=”fancy”] (a). Algorithms and Programming Code
(b). Digital Info Code
(c). Problem Solving[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Unit 3 – Web Design” style=”fancy”] (a). Advanced HTML and CSS
(b). Bootstrap – codehs
(c). CSS – Styling Websites – codehs
(d). Designing User Interfaces – codehs
(e). HTML – Structuring Websites – codehs
(f). Intro to Web Design – codehs
(g). Web Design[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Unit 4 – Programming” style=”fancy”] (a). Intro to Programming
(b). Building Apps code[/su_spoiler][/su_accordion][/su_column]
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[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Unit 5 – Robotics” style=”fancy”] (a). Robotics Curriculum
(b). Robotics[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Unit 6 – Advanced Robotic Design” style=”fancy”] (a). Digital Sandbox Intro 
(b). Digital Sandbox Exploring Blink
(c). Digital Sandbox Button Code
(d). Digital Sandbox Reading Sensors Fun-o-Meter
(e). Digital Sandbox RGB Color Mixing
(f). CSP 1-pager
(g). CSP Curriculum Guide for Web
(h). DIY Photogate Timer
(i). DIY Reaction Timer
(j). DIY Thermistor Temperature Sensor
(k). DIY Light Sensor
(l). ECS Spanish
(m). Exploring Computer Science
(n). Outline – Intro to Physical Computing_Computer Sci w/ the Digital Sandbox
(o). Sketchpad
(p). Computing and Data
(q). Privacy-Cybersecurity Code[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”Scratch Hotsheets” style=”fancy”] (a). Scratch and PicoBoard User Guide
(b). Scratch Art 1
(c). Scratch Art 2
(d). Scratch Art 3
(e). Scratch Art 4
(f). Scratch Art 5
(g). Project 0
(h). Scratcher
(i). Buffalo Cart
(j). Crab Defender
(k). DoughBoy Adventures
(l). Reaction Timer
(m). PicoBoard Pong
(n). PicoDrum Machine
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General Information

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”1. Lab Book Requirements” style=”fancy”] (a). MESA Day 18-19 Lab Book Requirements
(b). Lab Book Template (pdf)
(c). Lab Book Template (doc)[/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”2. Assessment Resources” style=”fancy”] (a). 5E Assessment Template
(b). Rubric from Rialto High School
(c). Summary and Suggestions
(d). Engineering Written Report Instructions and Rubric
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[su_spoiler title=”3. Planning Resources” style=”fancy”] (a). Project Calendar
(b). Project of the Month [/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”4. Project and Rules Resources” style=”fancy”] (a). Project Rules Presentation
(b). Project Rules Questionnaire [/su_spoiler]
[su_spoiler title=”5. Other Resources” style=”fancy”] (a). Engineering Design Process Overview
(b). MIT Design Drawing Guide
(c). Scale Drawings Resource[/su_spoiler]
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MESA 5E Model of Instruction

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