Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Algebra 1A

Lesson Plans for the Week of April 18-22

Monday, April 18th - Today, we reviewed the Chapter 5 Exam and worked through problems that students wished to see. Tomorrow, students will be given the opportunity to retest over Chapter 5 is they wish.

Tuesday, April 19th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Chapter 5. No Assignment.

Wednesday, April 20th - Today, students were assigned the even numbered problems from the Cumulative Review Problems at the end of Chapter 5. This assignment will be due tomorrow.

Thursday, April 21st - Today, we introduced Section 6.1 "Simplifying Fractions." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-16 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due on Monday.

Friday, April 22nd - No School, Good Friday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of April 11-15

Monday, April 11th - Today, we introduced Section 5.12 "Solving Equations by Factoring." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 12th - Today, we continued Section 5.12 "Solving Equations by Factoring." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 13th - Today, students reviewed for the Chapter 5 exam, which will be given on Friday. This test will be over Sections 5.1-5.9, 5.11-5.12. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Thursday, April 14th - Today, we again reviewed for the Chapter 5 exam, which will be given tomorrow. This test will be over Sections 5.1-5.9, 5.11-5.12. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Friday,April 15th - Today, students took the the Exam over Chapter 5.


Lesson Plans for the Week of April 4-8

Monday, April 4th - Today, students took the test over Sections 5.7-5.9.

Tuesday, April 5th - Today, graded tests were returned to students and the period was spent reviewing problems that students wished to see. A redo test will be offered tomorrow to any student wishing to retest.

Wednesday, April 6th - Today, students retested over Sections 5.7-5.9.

Thursday, April 7th - Today, we introduced Section 5.11 "Using Several Methods of Factoring." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 7-12 for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday,April 8th - Today, we continued Section 5.11 "Using Several Methods of Factoring." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-12, 16-20, 24, 34, 38 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of February 14-18

Monday, February 14th - Today, students took the retest over Sections 4.3-4.6. No Assignment!!

Tuesday, February 15th - Today, students reviewed for the Chapter 4 exam, which will be given tomorrow. This test will be over Sections 4.1-4.6. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Wednesday, February 16th -

Thursday, February 17th -

Friday, February 18th -


Lesson Plans for the Week of February 7-11

Monday, February 7th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 4.3-4.6. Students were assigned to work all problems from Self-Test 2. The Quiz will be tomorrow.
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Tuesday, February 8th - Today students took the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. No Assignment.

Wednesday, February 9th - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 10th - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 11th - Reviewed Sections 4.3-4.6 Quiz. Retest opportunity on Monday for those who choose.



Lesson Plans for the Week of January 31-February 4

Monday, January 31st - Today, we continued Section 4.6 "Multiplying Polynomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 1st - Snow Day!!!

Wednesday, February 2nd - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 3rd - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 4th - Snow Day!!!



Lesson Plans for the Week of January 24-28

Monday, January 24th - Today, we continued Section 4.5 "Multiplying Polynomials with Monomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-38 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 25th - Today, students were assigned Chapter 4 Cumulative Review evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 26th - Today, students were assigned Chapter 4 Cumulative Review odds. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 27th - Today, students were given additional time to continue work on both Cumulative Review Assignments from Tuesday and Wednesday. Both of these assignments will be due tomorrow.

Friday, January 28th - Today, we introduced Section 4.6 "Multiplying Polynomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-14 for extra credit. This assignment is due on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 17-21

Monday, January 17th - Today, we introduced Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-28 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 18th - Today, we continued Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 19th - Today, we introduced Section 4.5 "Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12 for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 20th - No School. Snow day!!!

Friday, January 21st - Today students were given a handout from Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials."
All students who scored below an 8 on their homework from Tuesday were assigned these problems. Students were to work all evens from this handout. Due Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 10-14

Monday, January 10th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. Students were assigned to work all problems from Self-Test 1. The Quiz will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 11th - No School. Snow day!!!

Wednesday, January 12th - Today students took the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. No Assignment.

Thursday, January 13th - Today, we introduced Section 4.3 "Multiplying Exponents." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-20 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday, January 14th - Today, we continued Section 4.2 "Multiplying Exponents." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 3 - 7

Monday, January 3rd - No School!!! Teacher Inservice.

Tuesday, January 4th - Today, we introduced Section 4.1 "Exponents." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-34 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 5th - Today, we continued Section 4.1 "Exponents." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-31 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 6th - Today, we introduced Section 4.2 "Adding and Subtracting Polynomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-25 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday, January 7th - Today, we continued Section 4.2 "Adding and Subtracting Polynomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-40 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of December 13-17

Monday, December 13th - Section 3.5 Orals. Assigned 1-12 all problems. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 14th - Section 3.5 "Equations with the Variable on Both Sides." Assigned Written Exercises 1-44 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 15th - Review for Chapter 3 Exam which will be given on Thursday.

Thursday, December 16th - Chapter 3 Exam.

Friday, December 17th - Review for Semester Final which will be given next week.



Lesson Plans for the Week of December 6-10

Monday, December 6th - Section 3.3 Using Several Transformations. Written Exercises 1-40 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 7th - In class review for Sections 3.1-3.3 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 8th - Sections 3.1-3.3 Quiz.

Thursday, December 9th - Discussed Section 3.4. No Assignment.

Friday, December 10th - Section 3.4 "Using Equations to Solve Problems." Problems 1-22 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due Monday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 29-December 3

Monday, November 29th - Section 3.1 Transforming Equations: Addition and Subtraction. Oral Exercises 1-21 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Tuesday, November 30th - Section 3.1 Transforming Equations: Addition and Subtraction. Written Exercises 1-45 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 1st - Section 3.2 Transforming Equations: Multiplication and Division. Oral Exercises 1-18 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Thursday, December 2nd - Section 3.2 Transforming Equations: Multiplication and Division. Written Exercises 1-40 evens, Mixed Review Exercises 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Friday, December 3rd - Section 3.3 Using Several Transformations. Oral Exercises 1-18 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.



Lesson Plans for the Week of November 22-26

Monday, November 22nd - Continued Review for Chapter 2 Retest which will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 23rd - Chapter 2 Redo Exam for those who choose.

Wednesday, December 24th- Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Thursday, December25th - Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Friday, December 26th Thanksgiving Break, No School.


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 15-19

Monday, November 15th - Chapter Test assignment, end of chapter 2. Assigned problems 1-25 all problems. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 16th - In class review for Chapter 2 Exam, which will be on Thursday due to half day inservice.

Wednesday, November 17th - No Class, half day inservice.

Thursday, November 18th - Today, students took the Chapter 2 Exam.

Friday, November 19th -


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 8-12

Monday, November 8th - Section 2.8 "The Reciprocal of a Number." Assigned Written Exercises 1-30 evens, and Mixed Review 1-10 evens. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 9th - Section 2.9 Orals. Assigned 1-25 evens. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Wednesday, November 10th - Section 2.9 "Dividing Real Numbers." Assigned Written Exercises 1-20 evens, and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Thursday, November 11th - In class review for Sections 2.8-2.9 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Friday, November 12th - Sections 2.8-2.9 Quiz. No Assignment.


Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - In class review for Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 2nd - Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz.

Wednesday, November 3rd - Reviewed Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz. Retest opportunity tomorrow for those who choose.

Thursday, November 4th - Retest over Sections 2.5-2.7

Friday, November 5th - Section 2.8 Orals Exercises 1-25 evens


Lesson Plans for the week of October 25-29

Monday, October 25th - Section 2.6: Written Exercises 1-34 evens; Mixed Review 1-10 evens

Tuesday, October 26th - Section 2.7: No Assignment.

Wednesday, October 27th - Section 2.7: Oral Exercises 1-14

Thursday, October 28th - Section 2.7: Written Exercises 1-16 all problems, Mixed Review 1-12 evens.

Friday, October 29th - No Class... Half day of inservice.


Lesson Plans for the week of October 18-22

Monday, October 18th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Sections 2.1-2.4. No Assignment.

Tuesday, October 19th - Today, discussed Section 2.5 "Distributive Property." Students went to the board and worked through several problems as a check for understanding. Assigned Oral Exercises 1-25 evens at the end of the period for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 20th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-48 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 2.5. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, October 21st - Section 2.6: Oral Exercises 1-30 evens

Friday, October 22nd - No School!!!



Lesson Plans for the week of October 11-15

Monday, October 11th - Today, we graded Section 2.4:Orals, which was assigned on Friday. Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 Evens, and Mixed Review 1-12 Evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 12th - Today, we reviewed for the Sections 2.1-2.4 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 13th - Today, were given a handout over Section 2.4. When grading assignments, I determined that students were not prepared for the quiz due to lack of success over Section 2.4. The Quiz over Sections 2.1-2.4 will now be tomorrow.

Thursday, October 14th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 2.1 - 2.4. No Assignment!!!

Friday, October 15th - Today, quizzes were returned to students and we worked through all problems students wished to see. On Monday, students will have the opportunity to retake the exam.


Lesson Plans for the week of September 27 - October 1

Monday, September 27th - Today, students took the Chapter 1 Exam. No Assignment!!!!

Tuesday, September 28st - Today, Chapter 1 Exams were returned and we reviewed all problems students wished to see. Tomorrow students will have the opportunity to retest if they choose. All students who scored below a 70% will retest. No Assignment!!!!

Wednesday, September 29th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest of the Chapter 1 Exam. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, September 30th - Today, we discussed Section 2.1 "Basic Assumptions." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12, which will be due tomorrow.

Friday October 1st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-28 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens from Section 2.1. This assignment will be due Monday at the the beginning of the hour.


Lesson Plans for the week of September 20 - 24

Monday, September 20th - Today, we discussed Section 1.9 "Opposites and Absolutes." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-27 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, September 21st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-30 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens from Section 1.9. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 22nd - Today, students had the entire period to take a practice Exam over all of Chapter 1. This practice test is on page 42 of the book and is similar to the Exam which will be given on Monday over the entire Chapter. Tomorrow, students will be taking a Test over Sections 1.8-1.9.

Thursday, September 23rd - Today, students took a test over Sections 1.8-1.9. Tomorrow, we will be reviewing for the Chapter 1 Exam which will be given on Monday. No Assignment!!!

Friday, September 24th - Today, we reviewed for the Chapter 1 Exam. This Exam over all Sections 1.1-1.9 will be on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the week of September 13 - 17

Monday, September 13th - Today, we worked through all problems that students wished to see from Section 1.7. Once finished, we used the remaining part of class to review for our second test, which will be over Sections 1.4-1.7. This exam will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 14th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 1.4 - 1.7. No Assignment!!!

Wednesday, September 15th - Today, test were returned and we spent the period looking at problems that the students had missed. Test scores were lower than desired, so students will have the opportunity to retest over these sections. Those retesting must do so prior to the end of this week during seminar. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, September 16th - Today, we discussed Section 1.8 "Number Lines." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-24. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 17th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-46 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens from Section 1.8. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 6 - 10

Monday, September 6th - No School!!! Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7th - Today, we discussed Section 1.6 "Translating Problems into Equations." Students were assigned Problems 1-12 odds. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 8th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Problems 1-12 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.6. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 9th - Today, we discussed Section 1.7 "A Problem Solving Plan." . Students were assigned Problems 1-10 odd numbers. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 10th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Problems 1-10 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens from Section 1.7. This assignment will be due first thing on Monday at the the beginning of the hour. We will have a test next Tuesday over Sections 1.4-1.7.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 30 - September 3rd

Monday, August 30th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 1.1 - 1.3. No Assignment!!!

Tuesday, August 31st - Today, we discussed Section 1.4 "Translating words into Symbols." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-8. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 1st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-14 evens from Section 1.4. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 2nd - Today, we discussed Section 1.5 "Translating words into Equations." . Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-13. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 3rd - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-22 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.5. This assignment will be due first thing on Tuesday at the the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 23-27
Monday, August 23rd - Today, we discussed Section 1.2 "Grouping Symbols." Students had an opportunity to work practice problems on the board as a check for understanding. Students were assigned Oral Exercises 11-20. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, August 24th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-28 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.2. This assignment will be due first thing on tomorrow a the the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, August 25th - Today, we discussed Section 1.3 "Equations." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-10. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, August 26th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-24 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.3. This assignment will be due first thing on tomorrow a the the beginning of the hour. On Monday, students will be testing over Sections 1.1-1.3.

Friday, August 27th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. We then used the remaining part of class to review for our first test, which will be over Sections 1.1-1.3. This exam will be on Monday.


Lesson Plans for the week of April 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 19th - Today, we discussed Section 1.1 of text. Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-26 which will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, August 20th - Today, we graded Thursday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-16 evens from Section 1.1. This assignment will be due first thing on Monday.

Construction Technology 2

Lesson Plans for the Week of April 18-22

Monday, April 18th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued constructing walls.

Tuesday, April 19th - Today, students participated on a field trip to Monarch Cement Plant in Humbolt, Kansas.

Wednesday, April 20th - Today, students watched a video call "Build it Bigger." No Assignment.

Thursday, April 21st - Today, students continued working on their online OSHA certification training.

Friday, April 22nd - No School, Good Friday.


Lesson Plans for the Week of April 11-15

Monday, April 11th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we began constructing walls.

Tuesday, April 12th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued constructing walls.

Wednesday, April 13th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued constructing walls.

Thursday, April 14th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued constructing walls.

Friday,April 15th - Today, students continued working on their online OSHA certification training.


Lesson Plans for the Week of April 4-8

Monday, April 4th - Today, students continued working on their online OSHA certification training.

Tuesday, April 5th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we began laying floor sheeting.

Wednesday, April 6th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued laying floor sheeting.

Thursday, April 7th - Today, we went to the football practice field and continued work on storage shed project. Today we continued laying floor sheeting.

Friday,April 8th - Today, students participated at the Ft. Scott Community College SKILLS Competition.


Lesson Plans for the Week of February 14-18

Monday, February 14th - Today, we discussed roof framing and the shed roof structure. Students began cutting pieces for their room structure using balsa. The roof framing portion of the model will be due some time next week.

Tuesday, February 15th - Today, students continued cutting rafters for their balsa models. Roof framing portion of the model will be due some time next week.


Wednesday, February 16th -

Thursday, February 17th -

Friday, February 18th -


Lesson Plans for the Week of February 7-11

Monday, February 7th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls.
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Tuesday, February 8th - Today, some students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will now be due tomorrow. Those finished were given time to work on homework.

Wednesday, February 9th - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 10th - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 11th - Today, some students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls were be due at end of the hour. Those finished were given time to work on homework.



Lesson Plans for the Week of January 31-February 4

Monday, January 31st - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due by end of the hour tomorrow
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Tuesday, February 1st - Snow Day!!!

Wednesday, February 2nd - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 3rd - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 4th - Snow Day!!!


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 24-28

Monday, January 24th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.

Tuesday, January 25th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.

Wednesday, January 26th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.

Thursday, January 27th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.

Friday, January 28th - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 17-21

Monday, January 17th - Today, students continued construction of floor framing models for the shed. Students are continuing to cut pieces and assembling of the floor framing.

Tuesday, January 18th - Today, students continued construction of floor framing models for the shed. Students are continuing to cut pieces and assembling of the floor framing. Floor framing models are due tomorrow at the end of the period.

Wednesday, January 19th - Today, students began cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.

Thursday, January 20th - No School. Snow day!!!

Friday, January 21st - Today, students continued cutting pieces and assembling the walls. Walls will be due some time next week.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 10-14

Monday, January 10th - Today, we introduced our next construction project, football practice field storage shed. Students were given a set of blueprints and we used them to discuss the first phase of construction, floor construction. Students were assigned to put together a materials estimate for construction of the floor. This assignment will be due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 11th - No School. Snow day!!!

Wednesday, January 12th - Due to poor working conditions, we chose not to begin construction of the shed. Instead, students are making floor framing balsa models of the shed. Today, students began cutting materials for the floor.

Thursday, January 13th - Today, students continued construction of floor framing models for the shed. Students are continuing to cut pieces and beginning assembly of the floor framing.

Friday, January 14th - Today, today, students continued construction of floor framing models for the shed. Students are now completing assembly of the floor framing and beginning to cut and assemble sheet material for the floor.


Lesson Plans for the Week of January 3 - 7

Monday, January 3rd - No School!!! Teacher Inservice.

Tuesday, January 4th - Today, we introduced and began the Spaghetti Tower Design and Construction Competition. Today was the planning phase of the project. Students are making sketches for their design ideas, putting together material lists for their designs, and calculating cost per inch based off of the formula from their handouts.

Wednesday, January 5th - Today, students are constructing their spaghetti towers in class based off of their design ideas generated yesterday. Students have to construct a 3 foot minimum tower, put together a final material list, and calculate cost per inch all within the class period.

Thursday, January 6th - Today, we took a field trip to a nearby residential construction job site to see the progress of the project sense our last visit.

Friday, January 7th - Today, we took a field trip to the football practice field to take measurements for our upcoming shed project. Next week, students will begin this project and may find themselves working outside at times. They were encouraged to bring appropriate clothing for this project, as well as a tape measure, hammer, and tool belt.



Lesson Plans for the Week of November 29-December 3

Monday, November 29th - Today, we discussed Brick Laying activity with Ft. Scott CC and the opportunities associated with their program. Also began discussing 3 way switch installation.

Tuesday, November 30th - Today, students began wiring a 3-way switch.

Wednesday, December 1st - Today, students continued wiring their 3-way switch boards.

Thursday, December 2nd -

Friday, December 3rd -


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 22-26

Monday, November 22nd - Continued wiring a light and switch.

Tuesday, November 23rd - Today, Masonry activity through Ft. Scott CC.

Wednesday, December 24th- Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Thursday, December25th - Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Friday, December 26th Thanksgiving Break, No School.


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 15-19

Monday, November 15th - Today, discussed how to wire outlets and switches along with tools and techniques for performing these tasks.

Tuesday, November 16th - Today, students wired electrical outlets

Wednesday, November 17th - No Class, half day inservice.

Thursday, November 18th - Today, students wired a switch and a light.

Friday, November 19th - Continued wiring a light and switch activity.


Lesson Plans for the Week of November 8-12

Monday, November 8th - Today, students completed Chapter 5 PowerPoint Presentations.

Tuesday, November 9th - Worked on Chapter 5 Review Questions and Key Terms Quiz. Both are due tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 10th - Review for Chapter 5 NCCER Exam. Exam and Study guides will be due tomorrow.

Thursday, November 11th - Chapter 5 NCCER Exam.

Friday, November 12th - To shop to paint cornhole project.



Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - Students were assigned small sections of Chapter 5 to outline and put into PowerPoint presentation. Each student will present their section to the class on Thursday.

Tuesday, November 2nd - Students continued work on Chapter 5 PowerPoint Presentations. Presentation will be given on Thursday.

Wednesday, November 3rd - Students took down NCCER Questions to incorporate into their PowerPoint presentation which will be given tomorrow.

Thursday, November 4th - Today, students began giving PowerPoint Presentations over Chapter 5. Each student was responsible for teaching a section of material to the rest of the class.

Friday, November 5th - Today, students continued giving PowerPoint Presentations over Chapter 5. Each student was responsible for teaching a section of material to the rest of the class.


Lesson Plans for the week of October 25-29

Monday, October 25th - In Shop: Painting Cornhole Boards

Tuesday, October 26th - In Shop: Painting Cornhole Boards

Wednesday, October 27th - In Shop: Painting Cornhole Boards

Thursday, October 28th - Cornhole Tournament

Friday, October 29th - No Class, Half-Day Inservice.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 18-22


Monday, October 18th - Today, students continued prepping for and painting final coats on Corn Hole boards. Projects are due on Monday.

Tuesday, October 19th - Today, students continued prepping for and painting final coats on Corn Hole boards. Projects are due on Monday.

Wednesday, October 20th - Today, students continued prepping for and painting final coats on Corn Hole boards. Projects are due on Monday.

Thursday, October 21st - In Shop: Painting Cornhole Boards

Friday, October 22nd - No School!!!


Lesson Plans for the week of October 11-15


Monday, October 11th - Today, students voted on a color scheme and graphics design for the corn-hole boards. Once finished, we went to the shop as a few students still are finishing up. Should begin painting tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 12th - Today, students began priming boards.

Wednesday, October 13th - Today, students continued priming boards.

Thursday, October 14th - Today, students continued priming boards. Some students are beginning to put final coat of paint on their boards.

Friday, October 15th - Today, students continued priming boards. Some students are beginning to put final coat of paint on their boards.


Lesson Plans for the week of September 27 - October 1

Monday, September 27th - Students continued work on their second platform. Second platforms are due on Friday.

Tuesday, September 28st - Students continued work on their second platform. Second platforms are due on Friday.

Wednesday, September 29th - Today, students continued work on their platforms. Most are now to the stage where they are sanding their work getting it ready for painted finish. Platforms are due on Friday.

Thursday, September 30th - Today, students continued work on their platforms. Most are now to the stage where they are sanding their work getting it ready for painted finish. Platforms are due tomorrow

Friday October 1st - Today, students continued work on their platforms. Most are now to the stage where they are sanding their work getting it ready for painted finish. Platforms were due today.



Lesson Plans for the week of September 20 - 24

Monday, September 20th - Today, students began work on their second platform. Some are cutting while others are assembling. Second platforms are due on Friday.

Tuesday, September 21st - Students continued work on their second platform. Some are cutting while others are assembling. Second platforms are due on Friday.

Wednesday, September 22nd - Students continued work on their second platform. Some are cutting while others are assembling. Second platforms are due on Friday.

Thursday, September 23rd - Students continued work on their second platform. Second platforms are now due toward the middle of next week..

Friday, September 24th - Students continued work on their second platform. Second platforms are now due toward the middle of next week..


Lesson Plans for the week of September 13 - 17

Monday, September 13th - Today, we were again in the shop cutting the 2x4 frame and assembling the platforms to the Corn Hole bag toss game. Students are responsible for making two separate platforms. The first finished platform is due on Friday.

Tuesday, September 14th - Today, we were again in the shop assembling the platforms to the Corn Hole bag toss game. Students are responsible for making two separate platforms. The first finished platform is due on Friday.

Wednesday, September 15th - Today, we were again in the shop assembling the platforms to the Corn Hole bag toss game. Students are responsible for making two separate platforms. The first finished platform is due on Friday.

Thursday, September 16th - Today, we were again in the shop assembling the platforms to the Corn Hole bag toss game. Students are responsible for making two separate platforms. The first finished platform is due tomorrow.

Friday, September 17th- Today, we were again in the shop assembling the platforms to the Corn Hole bag toss game. Students are responsible for making two separate platforms. The first finished platform was due today.



Lesson Plans for the week of September 6 - 10

Monday, September 6th - No School!!! Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7th - Today, we went to the shop and began cutting the 2x4 frame for our corn hole game platforms. Cuts will be graded for accuracy prior to assembly.

Wednesday, September 8th - Today, students continued cutting the 2x4 frame for our corn hole game platforms. Cuts will be graded for accuracy prior to assembly.

Thursday, September 9th - Today, we were again in the shop cutting the 2x4 frame for our corn hole game platforms. Cuts are being graded for accuracy prior to assembly. Some students are beginning to assemble their game platforms.

Friday, September 10th - Today, we were again in the shop cutting the 2x4 frame and assembling platforms. Cuts are being graded for accuracy prior to assembly. Students are beginning to assemble their game platforms.


Lesson Plans for the week of August 30 - September 3rd

Monday, August 30th - Today, we completed our discussion over Chapter 1. Students had an opportunity to correct mistakes made on their Review Questions for half credit. Trade Terms are due tomorrow and on Wednesday, we will be taking the NCCER Exam over Chapter 1. No Assignment!!

Tuesday, August 31st - Today, we had an in class review for the NCCER Exam. Students also had time to complete their study guides for this exam, fix errors on their Review Questions and Trade Terms Quiz, for partial credit. The NCCER Exam over Chapter 1 is tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 1st - Today, students took the NCCER Exam over Chapter 1. Before taking the test, students turned in their study guides. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, September 2nd - Today, we took a look at a professional set of blueprints as we completed our Performance Objectives for Chapter 1. Together, we looked at the AC plans, piping plans for heating, 3D schematics of each, along with schedules. We discussed the various symbols found on these plans. No Assignment!!!

Friday, September 3rd - Today, I passed out blueprints for our first project. We discussed procedure for construction and went to the shop to get our project supplies put inside the shop. On Tuesday, we will begin construction. Students were reminded to bring shop cloths if needed, due to the potential to get dirty. No Assignment!!

Lesson Plans for the week of August 23-27

Monday, August 23rd - Today, we took measurements for a mach concrete project. Students were required to take all the measurements and determine how many cubic yards of concrete would be required for the job and how much the job would cost. No Assignment!!

Tuesday, August 24th - Today, students were given a handout over Chapter 1 "Intro to HVAC." Students were assigned to read through the chapter and to answer each of the questions on the handout. This handout will be a study guide for the Chapter 1 Exam. Handouts will be due on Friday.

Wednesday, August 25th - Today, we began discussing Chapter 1 "Intro to HVAC." Much of the time spent focused on the main components of an heating and air conditioning system and how the whole process worked. Assigned Chapter 1 Review Questions which will be due on Friday. Also assigned the Trade Term Quiz which will be due on Monday. The Chapter 1 Study Guide will be due Next Wednesday.

Thursday, August 26th - Today, we discussed career opportunities, wages associated with trade areas, and post secondary opportunities and summer internship opportunities. Once finished, students were given time to work on their Review Questions and Trade Terms in class. Review Questions are due tomorrow and Trade Terms on Monday. The Chapter 1 Study Guide will be due Next Wednesday.

Friday, August 27th - Today we took a field trip to a nearby construction site to look at the foundation systems being used on the project. No assignment!!!


Lesson Plans for the week of August 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 19th - Today, we went to the shop area and cleaned, re-organized our tools and took inventory of our supplies. No Assignment!!!

Friday, August 20th - Today, students from Construction Tech 1 took measurements for a possible sidewalk project to be constructed by our classes. Students from Construction Tech 2 used these measurements to calculate how much concrete would be required for the job and how much the cost would be. No Assignment!!!