Lesson Plans for the week of January 1-5
Monday, January 1st
- No School
Tuesday, January 2nd -
No School
Wednesday, January 3rd
- No School
Thursday, January 4th -
Today, students were enrolled into an online OSHA Certification course. Students were assigned to watch the first three training videos and take the first exam.
Friday, January 5th
- Today, students continued with their online OSHA Certification training. Students were assigned to watch videos 4-6 and to take the second exam.
Lesson Plans for the week of December 10-14
Monday, December 10th
- Today, students watched a Construction Video called Build it Bigger. No Assignment.
Tuesday, December 11th - Today, students were assigned to read through Chapter 5 and to begin looking up answers for both the Review Questions and Trade Terms. This assignment will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, December 12th - Today, students were given the Chapter 4 NCCER Exam study guide. Students had the class period to look up answers to the study guide. The Chapter 4 NCCER Exam will be given tomorrow.
Thursday, December 13th - Today, students took the Chapter 4 NCCER Exam. No Assignment.
Friday, December 14th -
Lesson Plans for the week of December 3-7
Monday, December 3rd
- Today, we discussed Chapter 3 "Hand and Power Tools." Students were assigned both Review Questions and Trade Terms for this chapter. These assignments will be due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 4th -Today, representatives from Ft. Scott Community College came in and discussed the various Construction Trades opportunities that FSCC had to offer. No Assignment.
Wednesday, December 5th - Today, students were given a Chapter 3 Test Review sheet. Tomorrow, students will be taking the Exam over Chapter 3. Review Sheets were graded and returned at the end of the period.
Thursday, December 6th -Today, students took the Chapter 3 Exam. No Assignment.
Friday, December 7th - Today, we discussed Chapter 4. Construction Blueprints. No Assignment.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 26-30
Monday, November 26th
- Today, students were given a test review sheet for the Chapter 2 NCCER Exam that will be given tomorrow. Students had the opportunity to look up all the answers to the test by filling out their handout.
Tuesday, November 27th -
Today, students took the Chapter 2 NCCER Exam. No assignment.
Wednesday, November 28th - Today, students removed forms from the discus pads poured last week.
Thursday, November 29th - Today, students began doing dirt work around the discus pads and piers that we poured.
Friday, November 30th - Today, students continued doing dirt work around the discus pads and piers that we poured.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 19-23
Monday, November 19th
- Today, students worked on digging the piers for the discuss cage that will be placed around the discuss rings. Tomorrow, students will be pouring the concrete for both the discuss rings and the cage piers and this activity will be conducted as a field trip.
Tuesday, November 20th - Today, students poured the concrete for the discus rings that we have been forming. This activity was used as an all day field trip activity.
Wednesday, November 21st - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Thursday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Friday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Lesson Plans for the week of November 12-16
Monday, November 12th
- Today,
we continued discussing Chapter 2 in our texts. Students were assigned both Review Questions and Trade Terms for this chapter. Both will be due this Friday.
Tuesday, November 13th -
Today,
we went back out to the construction site and continued cutting and tying together rebar and began laying out piers for the discus cage.
Wednesday, November 14th
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Thursday, November 15th -
Friday, November 16th -
Lesson Plans for the week of October 22-26
Monday, October 22nd
- Today, students poured concrete for our Shot Put Rings project. This pour was treated as an all day field trip. Students poured, screeded, bull-floated, and broom finished the concrete pads.
Tuesday, October 23rd - Today we discussed Chapter 2: Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives. Students were assigned both the Review Questions and Trade Terms which will be due on Thursday. Tonight
and tomorrow night is Parent-Teachers Conference. Due to football
practice, I will not be in attendance until after 6pm. If you need to
see me, but miss my during conference, send me an email and we can set
up a time to meet and talk when it is convenient for you. Thanks.
Wednesday, October 24th
-
Thursday, October 25th -
Friday, October 26th - No School.
Lesson Plans for the week of October 8-12
Monday, October 8th
- Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are building and leveling forms.
Tuesday, October 9th -
Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are leveling forms and modifying the grade in and around the forms.
Wednesday, October 10th
- Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students are leveling forms and modifying the grade in and around the forms.
Thursday, October 11th -
Friday, October 12th -
Lesson Plans for the week of October 1-5
Monday, October 1st
- Today, students continued PowerPoint presentations over Chapter 8.
Tuesday, October 2nd -
Today,
students began work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are building and forms.
Wednesday, October 3rd
- Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are building and leveling forms.
Thursday, October 4th - Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are building and leveling forms.
Friday, October 5th - Today,
students continued work on the Shot Put concrete pad project. Students
are building and leveling forms.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 24-28
Monday, September 24th
- Today, students took their NCCER Exam over Chapter 8, Concrete.
Tuesday, September 25th - Today,
Wednesday, September 26th
-No Class, teacher Inservice.
Thursday, September 27th - Today, students were assigned a small section from our chapter on Concrete that they had to teach to the rest of the class tomorrow. They had the option of using PowerPoint if they chose. Students will be presenting their material to the rest of the class tomorrow.
Friday, September 28th - Today, students began PowerPoint presentations over Chapter 8.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 17-21
Monday, September 17th
- Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are assembling the bench and shelf tops.
Tuesday, September 18th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are assembling the bench and shelf tops.
Wednesday, September 19th
- Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are sanding the bench and shelf tops.
Thursday, September 20th - Today, we discussed Chapter 8 Concrete. Students had been given an NCCER Exam study guide earlier that they were to look the answers up to. This study guide will be due tomorrow
Friday, September 21st - Today, students had part of the class period to look up the answers to their Chapter 8 NCCER Exam study guides. We also had an in class review for the Chapter 8 NCCER Exam which will be given on Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 10-14
Monday, September 10th
- Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are putting together bench frame.
Tuesday, September 11th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are putting together bench frame.
Wednesday, September 12th
- Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are installing bench shelf and top supports.
Thursday, September 13th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are finishing up bench shelf and top supports.
Friday, September 14th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are assembling the bench and shelf tops.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 3-7
Monday, September 3rd
- No School, Labor Day...
Tuesday, September 4th - Today, students were given the hour to work on their Chapter 8 Review Questions and Trade Terms. Chapter 8 is an introductory chapter to Concrete. Both the Review Questions and Trade Terms will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, September 5th
- Today,
students began assembling their boards for our shop bench project. Both the Review Questions and Trade Terms will be due on Friday.
Thursday, September 6th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are putting together bench frame. Both the Review Questions and Trade Terms will be due on Friday.
Friday, September 7th - Today, students continued work on their Bench Project. Students are putting together bench frame. Both the Review Questions and Trade Terms were due today.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 27-31
Monday, August 27th
- Today,
students took a sixth and final nail driving quiz. This time, students had to
successfully drive 5 16-penny nails into a piece of wood without bending
the nails. We also continued cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Tuesday, August 28th -
Today,
students continued cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Wednesday, August 29th
- Today,
students continued cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Thursday, August 30th - Today,
students continued cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Friday, August 31st - Today, we briefly discussed key parts of Chapter 8 which is an introductory unit on Concrete. Students were given a handout with both Review Questions and Trade Terms from this chapter. We also watched the video Modern Marvels: Concrete. Both the Review Questions and Trade Terms will be due next Friday.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 20-24
Monday, August 20th - Today, students had a nail driving quiz. Students had to successfully drive 5 8-penny nails into a piece of wood without bending the nails. We also began discussing our first shop project which will be to build a couple of shop work benches for the classroom.
Tuesday, August 21st -
Today,
students took a second nail driving quiz. This time, students had to successfully drive 4
8-penny nails and 1 16-penny nail into a piece of wood without bending the nails. Once finished, students began taking measurements from one of the classroom workbenches which will be used as our pattern. Students were also asked to make a material list for the project as it would be ordered from the lumber yard.
Wednesday, August 22nd
- Today,
students took a third nail driving quiz. This time, students had to
successfully drive 3
8-penny nails and 2 16-penny nails into a piece of wood without bending
the nails. We also reviewed proper use of the Miter Saw and students were assigned to make a practice cut to a specified length for accuracy.
Thursday, August 23rd - Today,
students took a forth nail driving quiz. This time, students had to
successfully drive 2
8-penny nails and 3 16-penny nails into a piece of wood without bending
the nails. We also began cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Friday, August 24th - Today,
students took a fifth nail driving quiz. This time, students had to
successfully drive 1
8-penny nails and 4 16-penny nails into a piece of wood without bending
the nails. We also continued cutting boards for our shop bench project.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 15-17
Wednesday, August 15th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!
Thursday, August 16th - Today, students participated in a nail driving activity. Students are responsible for bringing to class their own hammer and tape measure. These items are due by Monday.
Friday, August 17th - Today, students continued the nail driving activity. Students once again are responsible for bringing in a hammer and tape measure by Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of January 1-5
Monday, January 1st
- No School
Tuesday, January 2nd -
No School
Wednesday, January 3rd
- No School
Thursday, January 4th -
Today,
we began discussing Chapter 5 "Introduction to Blueprints." Students were given handouts for both Chapter 5 Review Questions and Trade Terms. Students were assigned to begin work on the Trade Terms, which will be due on Monday.
Friday, January 5th
- Today,
we continued discussing Chapter 5 "Introduction to Blueprints." Students were given part of the class period to work on their Trade Terms, which
will be due on Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of December 10-14
Monday, December 10th
- Today, students were given the Chapter 4 NCCER Exam study guides. Students used the period to look up the answers to the study guide.
Tuesday, December 11th - Today, we had an in-class study review for the Chapter 4 NCCER Exam which will be given tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 12th
- Today, students took the NCCER Exam over Chapter 4. Afterwards, students were assigned to create a PowerPoint Presentation over any building structure that they found to be interesting. The PowerPoint is to have a minimum of 10 pictures showing the various areas of interest. No text is allowed on the PowerPoint other than the Title. All information, students give during the presentation has to come from a source found on the internet. Source info will also be printed off and turned in for grade.
Thursday, December 13th - Today, students continued working on their PowerPoint Presentations. Presentations are due tomorrow.
Friday, December 14th -
Lesson Plans for the week of December 3-7
Monday, December 3rd
- Today, students continued assembling their saw horses, putting on the gussets.
Tuesday, December 4th -
Today,
representatives from Ft. Scott Community College came in and discussed
the various Construction Trades opportunities that FSCC had to offer.
No Assignment.
Wednesday, December 5th - Today, students were back in the shop continuing work on the saw horse project. Some students are still completing the assembly, while others are beginning the sanding and finishing process.
Thursday, December 6th - Today, students continued work on their saw horses, sanding and finishing.
Friday, December 7th - Today, students continued work on their saw horses, sanding and finishing.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 26-30
Monday, November 26th
- Today, students continued cutting gussets for their saw horses using the table saw. No assignment.
Tuesday, November 27th -
Today, we discussed pneumatic and hydraulic tools. Students had the opportunity to use several types of pneumatic nail guns that we have in the shop. No assignment.
Wednesday, November 28th - Today, students began assembling their saw horses. Today, students are attaching the legs.
Thursday, November 29th - Today, students continued assembling their saw horses by finishing up the legs.
Friday, November 30th - Today, students continued assembling their saw horses, putting on the gussets.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 19-23
Monday, November 19th
- Today, students were out in the shop cutting gussets for their saw horse projects. No assignment.
Tuesday, November 20th - No class, guest speaker in auditorium.
Wednesday, November 21st - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Thursday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Friday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Lesson Plans for the week of November 12-16
Monday, November 12th
- Today, students were out in the shop continuing to cut their compound miters for their Saw Horse Project.
Tuesday, November 13th -
Today, students were out in the shop finishing compound miters for their Saw Horse Project.
Wednesday, November 14th
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Thursday, November 15th -
Friday, November 16th -
Lesson Plans for the week of September 24-28
Monday, September 24th
- Today,
we began discussing how to figure square footage and cost for siding. Together we worked through a couple of examples of how to do this during class.
Tuesday, September 25th - Today, students
were then split into teams of 3 and were asked to put together a siding
estimate for new siding to be put on our construction shop building
here at school. Students had to
first take measurements of each side of the building to determine the
overall square footage. They also had to take measurements of all the
doors and windows deducting these amounts from the surface area to be
sided. Estimates for this job will be due by the end of the class
period.
Wednesday, September 26th
-No Class, Teacher Inservice...
Thursday, September 27th - Today, we began discussing how to figure both volume and cost for concrete. Students were then split into teams of 3 and were asked to put together a concrete estimate for a new alley way at the school. Students had to first take measurements of the alley way to determine the overall volume. Estimates for this job will be due by the end of the class period tomorrow.
Friday, September 28th -
Lesson Plans for the week of September 17-21
Monday, September 17th
- Today we continued discussing Chapter 2 Construction Math. Today's discussion was over fractions. Students were assigned 25 problems from sections 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.5.1, and 2.5.3. These problems will be due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 18th - Today, students created Khan Academy accounts on the internet. Students were received a homework grade below an 80% were assigned additional study problems using Khan Academy. These students were assigned to correctly work 5 problems from Simplifying Fractions, 5 correct from Addition of Fractions, and 5 correct from Subtracting Fractions. These problems will be due tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 19th
- Today
we continued discussing Chapter 2 Construction Math. Today's discussion
was over fractions. Students were assigned 20 problems from sections
2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, and 2.5.1. These problems will be due
tomorrow.
Thursday, September 20th - Today,
we began discussing how to figure square footage and cost for painting walls.
Together we worked through a couple of examples of how to do this during
class.
Friday, September 21st - Today, students
were then split into teams of 3 and were asked to put together a painting
estimate for our classroom. Students had to
first take measurements of each wall and ceiling to determine the
overall square footage. Students also had to take in to account how many square feet a gallon of paint could cover as well as the cost for a gallon of paint. Estimates for this job will be due by the end of the class
period.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 10-14
Monday, September 10th
- Today
we began discussing how to use the Standard Ruler. Students
were given a handout in which they had to measure a series of lines
using the standard ruler. This worksheet was due by the end of the period.
Tuesday, September 11th - Today
we began discussing how to use the Metric Ruler. Students
were given a handout in which they had to measure a series of lines
using the metric ruler. This worksheet was due by the end of the period.
Wednesday, September 12th - Today, students were given a handout "Chapter 2 Trade Terms Quiz." Students were assigned to complete this handout which will be due on Monday.
Thursday, September 13th - Today
we began discussing how to use the Architectural Scale. Students
were given a handout in which they had to measure a series of lines
using the 1/4" scale. This worksheet was due by the end of the period. Chapter 2 Trade Terms Quiz is due on Monday.
Friday, September 14th - Today we continued discussing how to use the Architectural Scale. Students were given a handout in which they had to measure a series of lines using the 1/8" scale. This worksheet was due by the end of the period. Chapter 2 Trade Terms Quiz is due on Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 3-7
Monday, September 3rd
- No School, Labor Day...
Tuesday, September 4th - Today,
we reviewed for the Chapter 1 NCCER Exam, which will be given tomorrow. Students were divided up into two teams playing what I call Family Feud. The team at the end of the period with the most points was awarded 5 points extra credit.
Wednesday, September 5th - Today, students took the NCCER Exam over Chapter 1. Students must score at least a 70% or higher to receive NCCER Certification.
Thursday, September 6th -
Friday, September 7th - Today
we began discussing Chapter 2 Construction Math. Today's
discussion was over simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students were assigned 25 problems from
sections 2.1.0, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.5.1, and 2.5.3. These problems will be
due tomorrow.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 27-31
Monday, August 27th
- Today, we graded the Trade Terms Quiz assignment in class. We also looked at fall protection, discussing how to properly inspect it, how to put it on and take it off. Students worked on their NCCER Exam Question assignment, which is due Friday, as students took turns putting on and taking of the fall protection gear.
Tuesday, August 28th -
Today,
we discussed a fifth section of Chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once
finished, students continued to work on their NCCER Exam Question assignment. The Exam Question assignment is due on Friday.
Wednesday, August 29th
- Today,
we discussed a sixth and final section of Chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once
finished, students continued to work on their NCCER Exam Question assignment. The Exam Question assignment is due on Friday.
Thursday, August 30th - Today, students conducted the final portion of their NCCER Performance Evaluations, which was proper lifting techniques on the job site. Those finished with this continued work on their NCCER Exam Question assignment. The Exam Question assignment is due tomorrow.
Friday, August 31st - Today, students watched the video Build It Bigger: Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium Project. Students were given back their graded Exam Question assignments which is to be used as a study guide for the NCCER Exam given next Wednesday.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 20-24
Monday, August 20th
- Today,
we discussed the first section of chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once
finished, students continued to work on their Trade Terms Quiz
assignment which is due on Friday.
Tuesday, August 21st -
Today,
students were given the entire class period to work on their Trade Terms Quiz assignment, which is scheduled to be due on Friday.
Wednesday, August 22nd
- Today,
we discussed a second section of chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once finished, students continued to work on their Trade Terms Quiz assignment. Students also received a handout that had all the chapter exam questions on it for chapter 1. Students should be looking the answers up to these questions in their spare time as this handout will be used a study guide for their NCCER Exam, which will be given some time in the next two weeks.
Thursday, August 23rd - Today,
we began by doing a walk through of our metals shop focusing on the welding and cutting equipment. We followed that up by discussed a third section of chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once
finished, students continued to work on their Trade Terms Quiz
assignment. The Trade Terms Quiz assignment will now be due on Monday.
Friday, August 24th - Today,
we discussed a forth section of chapter 1 via PowerPoint. Once
finished, students continued to work on their Trade Terms Quiz
assignment. The Trade Terms Quiz assignment is due on Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 15-17
Wednesday, August 15th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!
Thursday, August 16th - Today, students filled out and completed the NCCER Registration forms. Students also took the pretest to Chapter 1, "Basic Safety."
Friday, August 17th - Today, students used the beginning part of the period to complete their pretests over Chapter 1. Once completed, students were assigned to read over the first 15 pages of chapter 1 in their student texts. Students were also assigned to begin the Trade Terms Quiz from the end of the chapter. The Trade Terms Quiz assignment will not be due until next Friday.
Lesson Plans for the week of January 1-5
Monday, January 1st
- No School
Tuesday, January 2nd -
No School
Wednesday, January 3rd
- No School
Thursday, January 4th -
Today,
we began discussing our next big design project. Students are to
design and build CO2 Custom Cruisers. Today's focus was primarily on
rough design phase. Students were assigned to make a
sketch using orthographic projection to create both a Side and Top
View of their vehicle. These sketches are due tomorrow at the
beginning of the period.
Friday, January 5th
-
Today, students were to transfer their designs onto CAD. CAD drawings will be due sometime next week.
Lesson Plans for the week of December 10-14
Monday, December 10th
- Today, students were given a handout of a house plan. Students were assigned to reproduce the houseplan as shown on the handout using Chief Architect.
Tuesday, December 11th - Today, we discussed wall types, door sizes and types, and windows. Students continued work on their houseplan applying today's information to their assignment.
Wednesday, December 12th
- Today, we discussed minimum sizes for hallways, closets, and bathrooms. Students then continued work on their houseplan applying today's information to their assignment.
Thursday, December 13th - Today, students were presented with their next design challenge. Students were to build an ATV out of K'NEX that can advance the farthest on an obstacle course. Students were given motor kits to be used on their ATVs. ATV's will be due on Tuesday.
Friday, December 14th -
Lesson Plans for the week of December 3-7
Monday, December 3rd
- Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Tuesday, December 4th -
Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Wednesday, December 5th - Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Thursday, December 6th -
Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect. This project is due tomorrow.
Friday, December 7th - Today, students finished up on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect. This project was due today.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 26-30
Monday, November 26th - Today, students had the opportunity to use a new software call Chief Architect. Students will be using this software on upcoming projects.
Tuesday, November 27th -
Today, students were assigned to measure and draw our CAD classroom using Chief Architect. CAD drawing will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, November 28th - Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Thursday, November 29th - Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Friday, November 30th - Today, students continued working on classroom CAD plans and models using Chief Architect.
Lesson Plans for the week of November 19-23
Monday, November 19th
- Today, students finished work on their K'NEX Connectors.
Tuesday, November 20th - Today, students simply took apart their ATV K'NEX models. No assignment.
Wednesday, November 21st - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Thursday, November 22nd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Friday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Break!!!
Lesson Plans for the week of November 12-16
Monday, November 12th
- No class today due to Veteran's Day Program.
Tuesday, November 13th -
Today,
students began work on their K'NEX ATV CAD Models. Models will be due after we return from break.
Wednesday, November 14th
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Thursday, November 15th -
Friday, November 16th -
Lesson Plans for the week of September 24-28
Monday, September 24th
- Today,
students began work on their Pavilion CAD 3D Models. This drawing will be due next Monday.
Tuesday, September 25th - Today,
students continued work on their Pavilion CAD 3D Models. This drawing will be due next Monday.
Wednesday, September 26th
- Today,
students continued work on their Pavilion CAD 3D Models. This drawing will be due next Monday.
Thursday, September 27th - Today,
students continued work on their Pavilion CAD 3D Models. This drawing will be due on Monday.
Friday, September 28th - Today,
students continued work on their Pavilion CAD 3D Models. This drawing will be due on Monday.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 17-21
Monday, September 17th
- Today students began drawing an Exploded Isometric of their Pavilion. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Tuesday, September 18th - Today students continued work on their Exploded Isometrics of their Pavilion. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, September 19th
- Today students continued work on their Exploded Isometrics of their Pavilion. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Thursday, September 20th - Today students continued work on their Exploded Isometrics of their Pavilion. This drawing will be due tomorrow.
Friday, September 21st - Today students continued work on their Exploded Isometrics of their Pavilion. This drawing is due today.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 10-14
Monday, September 10th
- Today, students began work on their pavilion isometric. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Tuesday, September 11th - Today, students began work on their pavilion isometric. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, September 12th
- Today students continued working on their pavilion isometric. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Thursday, September 13th - Today students continued working on their pavilion isometric. This drawing will be due on Friday.
Friday, September 14th - Today students finished work on their pavilion isometric. This drawing was due today.
Lesson Plans for the week of September 3-7
Monday, September 3rd
- No School, Labor Day...
Tuesday, September 4th -Today, students continued work on the Pavilion Project with primary focus on the Elevations. Elevations are due Thursday.
Wednesday, September 5th
- Today, students continued work on the Pavilion Project with primary focus on the Elevations. Elevations are due tomorrow.
Thursday, September 6th -Today students began work on their pavilion sectional drawings. These sectional drawings will be due on Friday.
Friday, September 7th - Today students continued work on their pavilion sectional drawings. These sectional drawings were due today.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 27-31
Monday, August 27th
- Today,
students first voted on favorite rocket designs within the class. We
also began launching rockets testing for maximum height and flight time.
Tuesday, August 28th -
Today,
students finished launching rockets testing for maximum height and flight time.
Wednesday, August 29th
- Today,
we discussed our Rocket Project Results. Afterward, students began work on the Pavilion Project. Students are basically reproducing simple blueprints of a Pavilion from a handout.
Thursday, August 30th - Today, students continued work on the Pavilion Project with primary focus on the Floor Plan. Floor Plans are due on Tuesday.
Friday, August 31st - Today, students continued work on the Pavilion Project with primary focus on the Floor Plan. Floor Plans are due on Tuesday.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 20-24
Monday, August 20th
- Today, we introduced our first engineering design competition,
Aerospace Rocketry. Students last week were assigned to bring in a 20
oz. pop bottle which will act as the fuel tank for our rockets. Today,
students began building their rockets by hot gluing a tube to their
bottle. Students were also assigned a design sketch for their rockets
which will be due tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 21st - Today,
we continued with our rocket construction project. Today's focus was
transition cone cutout and assembly. We will continue rocket
construction tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 22nd
-Today, we continued with our rocket construction project. Today's
focus was fin design and assembly. We also watch a short video over
"Spaceport America." We will continue rocket construction tomorrow.
Thursday, August 23rd - Today,
we continued with our rocket construction project. Today's focus was
still
fin design and assembly. Those students who were ready also began
painting our rockets. We will continue rocket construction tomorrow.
Friday, August 24th - Today,
we continued with our rocket construction project. Today's focus was
still
fin design and assembly. Those students who were ready also began
painting our rockets. We will continue rocket construction tomorrow.
Lesson Plans for the week of August 15-17
Wednesday, August 15th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!
Thursday, August 16th - - Today, students were assigned to freehand sketch any object from out of their backpacks. Sketches will be due tomorrow.
Friday, August 17th - Today,
we looked at and discussed student sketches. Students also were
assigned to research "Hydro Rockets" from the internet. On Monday, we
will begin our first engineering design activity which deals with these
types of rockets. Students were assigned to bring in an empty 20 oz.
pop bottle prior to Monday.
