PLTW
Monday, September 1st
NO SCHOOL....LABOR DAY
Tuesday, September 2nd
WELCOME BACK.....FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Middle School daily schedules: Period Schedules
1. Discuss Class Syllabus and class expectations
-PLTW Class Syllabus
2. Course Syllabus must be signed and returned by Friday, September 5th
3. What is STEM? Read the following article for homework
-Why STEM?
4. Operation Egg Drop...please read for tomorrow and bring your ideas!!!
-Egg Drop
Wednesday, September 3rd
**EXTRA HANDOUTS CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND UP FRONT BY THE PROMETHAN BOARD**
1. I will collect any signed course syllabus and information sheets
-make two piles on my front lab table
2. What is STEM notes
-STEM Notes
3. Operation Egg Drop
-groups of two or on your own!!!
-I MUST SIGN AND APPROVE YOUR SKETCH/PROTOTYPE BEFORE YOU BEGIN BUILDING!!!
Thursday, September 4th
1. Signed course syllabus & your information sheet can be placed on the front table
2. Continue with "What is STEM" notes
3. Worktime
-YOU MUST GET YOUR SELECTED DESIGN APPROVED BY ME
-Place materials in a gallon zip lock bag for storage
Friday, September 5th
1. Signed syllabus is do today...THIS IS A 10 POINT GRADE
2 Workday
-continue to work in your team and design and construct
3. Important concept to consider.....CENTER OF GRAVITY...LOOK IT UP
4. Monday will be the final preparation/modification day
5. Operation drop will be Tuesday
Monday, September 8th
1. Workday...LETS SEE SOME INNOVATION!!!!
-take a look @ the "EGG DROP" summary sheet posted on the homework wall
2. Projects may go home tonight, but must be returned before 8:00am
3. Quiz this Friday.....STEM notes and Design Process
Tuesday, September 9th
1. Before and After picture
-submit total cost, size, and mass
2. Operation Drop
3. Homework: Individual analysis of your project
-Egg Drop Summary
4. Small group presentations on Wednesday
-Be ready to share
Wednesday, September 10th
**EARLY RELEASE (12:45)....MODIFIED SCHEDULE**
**Egg Drop victories are located on the side counter....PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH!!!!**
1. Quiz is on Friday....STEM notes and Design Process notes
2. Share "Operation Egg Drop" summaries
3. Notes: Design Process
-Design Process Notes
4. We will start the notes in class today and finish them tomorrow
Thursday, September 11th
1. Grades will be updated and posted today....1st progress report on Monday
-the matrix scores did earn 3 extra pts. for the end of the 1st quarter
2. Notes: The "Design Process"
-video: Pirate Ship
3. Assignment: Faster Please!!!!
-Faster Please Day 1 Assignment
4. Quiz is tomorrow.....10pts.
-please study your STEM notes and the Design Process chart!!!!
Friday, September 12th
1. Please check your grade on-line, for many of you did not put your name on the "Egg Drop" summary
2. Quick Review: Controlled Experiments
-assign groups
-design a controlled experiment together
3. Quiz.....8 pts.
Monday, September 15th
1. Please pick-up your progress report from me as you walk in today
-this needs to signed and returned by this Wednesday
-if you feel their is a mistake please circle the grade and place on my desk
-I HAVE ALL THE NO NAME ASSIGNMENTS
2. How are you going to increase the speed of the "Pirate Ship" yet make it safe?
-you should have @ lease "4" sketches for me to view
3. Assignment: Working with "Controlled Experiments"
-Controls and Variables Assignment
-USE YOUR NOTES TO HELP YOU
4. Test Friday: Controlled Experiments
Tuesday, September 16th
**IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A PROGRESS REPORT YESTERDAY, PLEASE ASK FOR ONE TODAY**
1. Any signed progress reports can be placed on the front lab table
2. Discuss the "Controls and Variables" worksheet
-ASK QUESTIONS.....THIS IS PRACTICE!!!!
3. ASSIGNMENT: Controls and Variables #2 worksheet
-Controls and Variable #2 Assignment
4. Finish your lab with the pendulum
-try the "Pendulum" simulation link found below to help your with your thinking
5. Test on Friday: Controlled Experiments
-BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE SO THAT YOU CAN TAKE IT ELECTRONICALLY....IF YOU WOULD LIKE
Wednesday, September 17th
**PLEASE DISREGARD THE MESSAGE REGARDING -BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES ON FRIDAY- THANK YOU**
1. PROGRESS REPORTS SHOULD BE PLACED ON MY FRONT LAB TABLE
2. Quick review.....practice
-scores are collected and recorded....NOT GRADED HOWEVER
3. Lets grade "Controls and Variables #2"
4. Presentations.....15 minutes to prepare
5. ASSIGNMENT: Controls and Variable #3
-Controls and Variable #3 Assignment
6. Quiz on Friday: Controls and Variables
-make sure you are studying your notes and go over the practice assignments
Thursday, September 18th
1. Please turn-in your "Controls and Variables #3" worksheet on the front lab table
2. Controls and Variables practice test #2
3. Presentations....you have 12 minutes to prepare your white board
4. Test tomorrow.....Controls and Variables
5. Sample Practice Test Questions
-Practice Test #1
-Practice Test #2
Friday, September 19th
1. Finish presentations
2. Look over the answer key for "Controls and Variables #3"
3. Test: Controls and Variables......10pts.
-retakes on Monday
Monday, September 22nd
**PROGRESS REPORTS SHOULD BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY THIS WEDNESDAY**
1. Pendulum answer is....
2. Test results
3. ACTIVITY: The Fling Machine (groups of 3)....SCOREING MATRIX WILL BE TOMORROW
-Machines will be scored on the following criteria:
A. Durability
B. Accuracy
C. Design Sketch
D. Safety
Tuesday, September 23rd
**Place signed projects reports on the front lab table**
1. Fling Machine groups
2. Complete the scoring matrix
3. Notes: History of Measurement
4. Activity: Working with measurements
Wednesday, September 24th
**Place signed projects reports on the front lab table**
**Everyone needs to pick-up a Chrome Book**
**Everyone should pick-up their Dis.Lit folder**
1. Achieve 3000 Activity
-Women @ work in Science
-YOU CAN EARN EXTRA CREDIT TODAY FOR YOUR STEM CLASS
2. Once you have completed with a score, please show me
-Now, complete the "THOUGHT QUESTION"
3. 7th Grade STEM Learner Survey
-please complete the 7 questions honestly....NO NAMES REQUIRED
4. Excellent time to re-take any test!!!
Thursday, September 25h
**ANY BOY OR GIRL INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN CLUB BASKETBALL THIS YEAR SHOULD TAKE THE HANDOUT AS YOU WALKED IN TODAY**
**IF YOU HAVE ANY LATE HOMEWORK OR PROGRESS REPORTS, PLEASE PLACE THEM ON MY DESK**
1. Measurement discussion.....SHOULD BE COMPLETED MONDAY IN CLASS
2. 15 minute work time on the "History of Measurement" worksheet
3. 25 minute work time on your "Fling Machine"
4. Competition is tomorrow
Friday, September 26th
1. Fling Machine work time.....15 minutes
2. Ready set.....launch!!!!
Monday, September 29th
**ALL GRADES SHOULD BE UP TO DATE....PLEASE CHECK**
1. You have 25 minutes until LAUNCH TIME!!!
-start innovating
2. We will finish the "Design Squad" tomorrow
Tuesday September 30th
**YOU WILL NEED YOUR CALCULATOR FOR TOMORROW....BRING IT EVERY DAY PLEASE**
1. What was the PURPOSE of the Fling Machine?
2. Discuss the Design Squad handout
-complete together the first part together
2. EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the rest of the packet for 5 test pts.
-please re-watch the video and complete thru the conclusion
-DUE on FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK!!!
3. Finish the Measuring activity with your group
-compare answers with other groups
-once you are done as a group, pick-up the assignment for tomorrow
4. Assignment: Complete the Fling Machine conclusion handout
Fling Machine Post Activity
5. Quiz on Friday.....Now the following items
-Early forms of measurement used
-Basic metric units and when to use them
Wednesday, October 1st
1. Please hand-in your "Fling Machine" assignment on the front table
2. Discuss the measurement activity results
3. Measurement: Pre-Test.....8 questions.....not graded
-Metric Pre-Test Questions (Use for study purposes)
4. Measurement Notes:
-Teacher Full Notes: Metric Basics
5. ASSIGNMENT: Please read over the full teacher notes and complete for tomorrow
6. Quiz on Friday.....Now the following items
-Early forms of measurement used
-Basic metric units and when to use them
Thursday, October 2nd
**EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!
**PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE ON OCTOBER 14TH
1. Metric Notes.....YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED THESE LAST NIGHT FOR HOMEWORK
-discuss and try practice problems
2. Metric Review sheet
-Blank Metric Conversion Worksheet
4. Practice Quiz #1.....THESE ARE ONLY RECORDED!!!!
-Metric Practice Quiz #1
3. NO QUIZ TOMORROW
Friday, October 3rd
1. Discuss the homework answers
2. Metric Quiz
3. Measuring with metrics
Monday, October 6th
**PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE MAILED OUT THIS WEDNESDAY THE 8TH**
1. Grades are current.....PLEASE LOOK OVER YOUR PROGRESS REPORT
-sign and returned by Wednesday, October 8th
2. Metric Conversions....WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO REMEMBER????
3. Discuss the homework assignment given in class on Friday
-please correct any mistakes that you had
4. ASSIGNMENT: Metric Conversions #2 (BOTH SIDES)
-Metric Conversions #2 worksheet
5. Practice Quiz: Metric #2
-Metric Practice Quiz #2
6. QUIZ: Metric Quiz will be this Wednesday the 8th
Tuesday October 7th
**SIGNED PROGRESS REPORTS ARE DUE THURSDAY**
**EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW.....REPORT TO YOUR DIS. LIT. CLASSES**
**YOU NEED A CALCULATOR FOR TODAY**
1. Please turn-in yesterday's metric conversions worksheet #2 on the front table
2. Three practice problems.....Dimensional Analysis
3. Go thru the measuring worksheet together
4. ACTIVITY: Measuring, converting, and using dimensional analysis!!!
5. QUIZ: Will be on Thursday
Wednesday, October 8th
**EARLY RELEASE DAY....12:45
Please report to your Dis. Lit class
Thursday, October 9th
**PLEASE PLACE YOUR SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT ON THE FRONT LAB TABLE**
**MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CALCULATOR**
1. Metric Basics Quiz: 10pts
-TRY THE EXTRA CREDIT DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS PROBLEMS
2. Complete your Measurement Lab Activity with your partner
3. ASSIGNMENT: Read thru the "Measurement Skimmer" handout
-you will start building tomorrow
Friday, October 10th
**YOU NEED YOUR CALCULATOR PLEASE!!!!
1. Dimensional Analysis review....YOU NEED YOUR METRIC BASIC NOTE PACKET OUT Please!!!!
2. 15 minutes to finish the "Block Measuring" activity
-answer keys are available
3. Metric Quiz Results.....YOU MAY KEEP THE ANSWER KEY TO STUDY FOR THE RE-TAKE
4. SKIMMER LAB ACTIVITY
Monday, October 13th
**PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE TOMORROW FROM 5:00 - 7:15**
1. Student Lead Conferences....CONFERENCES MUST HAVE A PURPOSE
-Establishing your "SMART GOALS"
-READ THE LINK FOUND BELOW ON SMART GOALS!!!
-Work on the following document and complete in class
-SMART GOAL: 1st Quarter Analysis
-If you bring a copy of this document to conferences, you will receive 5 extra credit points towards your grade @ the end of the quarter
2. Achieve article: Kids Shine in Science and Math
3. Skimmer Lab: Set-up your measurements
Tuesday, October 14th
**PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE FROM 5:00 - 7:15
1. YOUR SMART GOAL SHEET WILL BE COLLECTED TOMORROW FOR AN ASSIGNMENT GRADE
-you must bring this document to conferences in order to earn extra credit!!!!
2. Skimmer Project
-measure and assemble today....you may also practice
-you will finish your measurements and assembly tomorrow in class
3. You may enter a Skimmer in the "Open Division" , but you must build it @ home
-any material goes
Wednesday, October 15th
**USE THE HELPFUL TIPS SHEET FOR STEM**
1. Please place your "SMART GOAL" on the front table
-make sure you have completed it correctly
-if you brought this to conferences, you have earned 5 extra pts.
2. Skimmer activity
-complete your measurements....have me take a look
-start assembly
-you may practice in the hallway....PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER TEACHERS!!!!
3. Please read thru the "Skimmer Rubric"....this explains how you will receive your grade!!!!
4. Finish the Skimmer for tomorrow
-watch the "You Tube" video
Thursday, October 16th
1. Competition Time!!!!!
-All racers must be judged before they race
-make sure you have me make the necessary measurements
2. Using the "Standard" Ruler
-open the PDF file and complete the activity
-Standard Measurement
-YOU WILL BE USING TAPE MEASURES TOMORROW!!!! SO PRACTICE WELL
Friday, October 17th
1. Complete the "Skimmer" trials
2. Discuss the "Ruler" assignment with a partner
-TRY THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS!!!!
3. You and a partner should complete the "Reading a Ruler" assignment
3. Notes: Using Dial Calipers PowerPoint
-copy notes in your blank packet
Monday, October 20th
**PLEASE BE CHECKING YOUR GRADES, FOR THERE ARE ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT IN THE QUARTER**
1. Your dial caliper notes should be finished in class today.....we will be using them tomorrow
2. Skimmer Innovations
-same concept; however, you now need to improve the design
-new designs can not exceed 15 x 15 inches
-skimmers can be launched by the designer or by rubber band
-SKIMMERS NEED TO TRAVEL @ LEAST 40 FEET
-this is an individual assignment
-ALL SKIMMERS ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY THIS FRIDAY
3. ASSIGNMENT: Complete Journal Entry #1.....THIS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING......
A. Briefly describe the problem....Please refer to the example provided in class
B. Now, include your thoughts and ideas....HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE?
C. Include an annotated sketch that illustrates your dimensions (INCHES)
-materials to be used (I will only supply the items listed on the back board)
-DOES NOT NEED TO BE TO SCALE
4. Work time will be provided in-class all week....so bring any items that you are including for your build this week
Tuesday, October 21st
**PLEASE CHECK UPDATED GRADES, FOR SOME OF YOU DID NOT TURN IN YOUR SKIMMER RUBRIC**
**You need a calculator today**
**ALSO PICK-UP YOUR SEAT NUMBER CALIPER**
1. PLEASE TURN-IN JOURNAL ENTRY #1 BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY, FOR I NEED TO APPROVE IT
2. Discuss the measurement worksheet together
-converting fractions to decimals
3. Dial Caliper worksheet together
-PLEASE WATCH THE REVIEW VIDEO FOUND BELOW IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY!!!!
4. ASSIGNMENT: Measuring Packet
-this is due on Friday.....work on it during class or @ home
5. If you are bring your own material it must be here by tomorrow
Wednesday, October 22nd
**ALL SKIMMERS SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED!!!! PLEASE CHECK WITH ME IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED**
1. QUIZ THIS FRIDAY: Working with Dial Calipers.....12pts.
2. Please pick-up your Journal Entry #1 from me....I have looked over every ones
3. Work Time: Skimmer Innovations
-ALL MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR SKIMMER SHOULD BE DONE BY THE END OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
-FINAL LAUNCHES WILL BE MONDAY DURING CLASS
Thursday, October 23rd
1. Dial Caliper Quiz tomorrow......12pts.
-know the parts of a caliper
-know how to the three type of measurements performed by a caliper
-be able to read measurements on a caliper
2. Work time
-Engineering Notebook Entry #2 should be completed by Tomorrow
-items to include in Entry #2 are written on the front board
Friday, October 24th
**PICK-UP YOUR MOST RECENT PROGRESS REPORT.....PLEASE GET IT SIGNED IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY. OTHERWISE, IT IS JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION**
1. Dial Caliper Quiz.....12 pts.
-once you are finished, may start working on your skimmer
2. Finish Skimmer Modifications
3 Journal Entry #2 should be done
4. Complete Engineering Notebook Entry #3 for Monday
Monday, October 27th
1. Design Squad: Backyard Thrill Ride
-you will have time to complete in class this week
Tuesday, October 28th
1. This is it!!!
-please pick-up the scoring rubric for today
2. Day #2 Journal Entry should be done
3. Day #3 Journal Entry is due by the end of class tomorrow!!!
Wednesday October 29th
1. Complete Journal Entry #1 in your Engineering Notebook
2. Start on the measuring packet....skip number 9 until tomorrow
Thursday, October 30th
**PLEASE BRING A CALCULATOR TODAY**
1. I will be reading thru your notebooks today and tomorrow
2. Finish measuring packet......once done pick-up an answer key
3. Complete the "Design Squad" assignment
Friday, October 31st
**PLEASE BRING A CALCULATOR TODAY**
1. Discuss the Measurement Packet 1.3.1.
2. Worktime
-Finish the Design Squad
Monday, November 3rd
1. Discuss the Measuring Packet
-now you must master converting
2. Assignment: Worksheet #1
-Metric-English Converting Worksheet #1
3. Achieve Article: This Phone Can Read
Tuesday, November 4th
**PLEASE TURN-IN YOUR DESIGN SQUAD ASSIGNMENT ON THE FRONT LAB TABLE**
1. Discuss converting between measuring units
2. Why Self-Assessments?
-you can never fool yourself!!!
3. Complete the Self-Assessment Rubric for Converting
4. Practice quiz tomorrow.....REAL QUIZ IS THURSDAY
3. Assignment: Sketching and Dimension Key Terms and Crossword
Wednesday, November 5th
SORRY, I HAVE AN ILL ANOTHER ILL CHILD
1. Please turn in your English-Metric Rubric and homework
2. Complete the crossword puzzle for tomorrow
3. ASSIGNMENT: Complete the practice quiz @ home and bring back tomorrow
4. EXTRA CREDIT: Try to pass both battleship games for 2 pts. each on tomorrow's quiz
Thursday, November 6th
****REMEMBER, GRADES WILL BE FINAL TODAY*****
**YOU NEED YOUR CALCULATOR TODAY**
1. The following homework assignments should be ready to be turned in:
A. Metric - English Conversions
B. Sketching and Dimensioning Crossword
2. You need the following for next week:
A. Your "Quia" and username & password (pick-up from me)
B. You e-mail account (pick-up from me)
**THESE TWO ITEMS SHOULD BE TAPED INTO YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK AND WRITTEN IN YOUR AGENDA**
3. Practice quiz problems and solved on the back board
4. QUIZ: English - Metric Conversions (10pts.)
Friday, November 7th
NO SCHOOL
Monday, November 10th
**ALL GRADES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD WILL BE RECORDED FOR THE 2ND QUARTER**
**PROGRESS REPORT #1 WILL BE GIVEN TOMORROW DURING CLASS**
**YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN HEADPHONES FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO**
1. You need the following for your gmail account:
-first 5 letters of your last name
-first 3 letters of your first name
-000
-@stu.sdwd.k12.wi.us
2. I am creating e-mail groups so that I can forward copy righted PLTW material directly to you
3. IF YOU NEED TO FINISH YOUR CONVERSION QUIZ, PLEASE FINISH TODAY DURING CLASS
4. ASSIGNMENT: Complete the packet on computer fundamentals
-please read thru the powerpoint and then watch "Inventor Basics #1" video
-@ school.... the video can be found in my teacher folder....dknetter
-.@ home....video can be found @: http://youtu.be/eVOZBXf5ag8
-I would encourage you to take notes as you listen
5. QUIZ: Sketching the Dimensioning terms on Friday
-Use the "Quizlet" link below to help you study
-Use your extra credit notebook @ home to earn some extra points for Friday's quiz
-Try the "Rags to Riches" game for some extra help also
Tuesday, November 11th
**PLEASE LOOK OVER YOUR 2ND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORT, FOR MANY OF YOU TURNED IN ASSIGNMENTS WITH NO NAMES**
1. Quiz Results: Please do not share....these are your scores only
2. Notes: Sketching Techniques and Key Terms
-please complete with instructor in class
3. ASSIGNMENT: Sketching Techniques and Key Terms packet
4. Inventor Basics Discuss
5. QUIZ: Inventor's Interface
6. FRIDAY: Quiz on "Sketching and Dimensioning" key terms
Wednesday, November 12th
**EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE TODAY...SCHEDULE IS ON THE BACK BOARD**
1. Any assignments that do not have names on them can be found taped up along the back cabinets
2. QUIZ: Computer Fundamentals
3. ASSIGNMENT: Complete the packet entitled "Sketching Techniques"
-make sure you practice some of the recommended sketching techniques on the graphing selection provided!!!!!
4. Keep studying for Friday's Sketching and Dimensioning key terms quiz
Thursday, November 13th
**PLEASE FIRE-UP YOUR LAP TOPS**
1. ASSIGNMENT: Please study for the tomorrow's quiz
-study your Sketching and Dimensioning Key Terms
-study the Basic Concepts #1 for Inventor Interface
-try the review game...Rags to Riches.....use the username and password that I provided you for Quiz
-EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE TOMORROW
2. Quiz results
3. VIDEO LESSON: Sketching Basics: Geometric Constraints
-video will demonstrate how open a part file, use a few simple drawing tools, and how geometric constraints affect your sketches
-@ school the video is found in my teachers folder: dknetter (read box)
-@ home use the following link: http://youtu.be/c7SIxMTe_o4
Friday, November 14th
**THE PROGRESS REPORTS YOU JUST RECEIVED TODAY MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH**
1. Once I discuss where to put your PLTW username and password, please pick-up from the side counter
2. QUIZ: Sketching/Dimensioning Key Terms & Inventor Interface basics (20pts.)
3. Try to login into PLTW and navigate thru the website
Monday, November 17th
**SIGNED PROGRESS REPORTS CAN BE PLACED ON THE FRONT TABLE**
**PLACE YOUR BOOKS SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN YOUR TABLE TOP**
**PLEASE FIRE UP YOUR LAB TOP BUT DO NOT FIRE IT UP UNTIL I INSTRUCT YOU TO**
1. Your graded quiz is in your mailbox
-we will discuss the test
-please look over with the answer key
2. RETAKES CAN BE TAKEN ONLY TWICE THIS QUARTER
3. Geometric Constraints
-once finished please place your name in a textbox and print to the LMC....PLEASE SAVE YOUR ASSIGNMENT.....FOR IT MIGHT NOT PRINT
-I will collect all printed out assignment
4. ASSIGNMENT: Please read thru the 1.4.2.A "Sketching Practice" powerpoint......we will be using it tomorrow
Tuesday November 18th
**PLEASE PLACE ANY PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE FRONT LAB TABLE**
**Have your lab tops fired up and ready to go with Inventor**
1. Finish your "Geometric Constraints" assignment & following these directions:
-SHOW ME THE COMPLETED ASSIGNMENT SO I CAN CHECK IT OFF....IT IS WORTH 10PTS.
2. ASSIGNMENT: Watch the short video on Working with Geometric Constraints Part 2
-complete the after picture on the handout that you pick-up today
-this activity is 10pts. (GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT)
-SAVE THIS FILE FOR TOMORROW
3. ASSIGNMENT: Listen to the video entitled "Drawing with the Line Tool - Part 1
-you can find this video in my dknetter folder
-it can also be found on YouTube @ the following: http://youtu.be/n8wVHSZrV4E
-YOU CAN COMPLETE TOMORROW IN CLASS
Wednesday, November 19th
1. Lets fire-up your computers and Inventor
PLEASE PUT YOUR BOOKS SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN THE TABLE TOP
-please see me before I begin teaching so that I can address any computer issues
2. Discuss the Geometric Constraints Assignment #1
-that should been shown to me for 10pts.
3. Lets review a few items about Assignment #2
-that must also be shown to me for 10pts.....MUST BE DONE BY TODAY
4. ASSIGNMENT: Watch the video entitled "Drawing with the line tool"
-please have your starter plate sketched properly before we begin on Thursday
5. QUIZ ON FRIDAY: Geometric Constraints and the line tool
-IF YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE TUTUORIAL VIDEOS AND COMPLETING THE ASSIGNMENTS THAN YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THIS QUIZ
Thursday, November 20th
**MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SHOWED ME BOTH GEOMETRIC CONSTRAINT ASSIGNMENTS......THEY ARE WORTH 10PTS.**
1. Please check your school's gmail account, for you should have received a message from me this morning
2. What items did I discuss in the "Drawing with the line Tool" that were new and critical to successful part modeling in Inventor?
3. ASSIGNMENT: Please finish your "starter plate" sketch in Inventor and save in correct location....MAKE SURE YOU CREATE A PROJECT FILE FOR THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
-I'm making part 2 tonight....YOU WILL WATCH AND BUILD IN CLASS ON FRIDAY
4. QUIZ ON FRIDAY.....THIS IS YOUR FIRST QUIA QUIZ
-IF YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ALONG IN CLASS, YOU SHOULD HAVE NO ISSUES WITH THIS QUIZ
-know the 12 constraint icons and their functions
-Constraints
-be familiar with the line toot in Inventor....what do different colors mean
Friday, November 21st
**PLEASE LOOK OVER YOUR MISSING ASSIGNMENT REPORT**
**PLEASE PLACE YOUR BOOKS SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN THE TABLE TOPS**
1. Quiz: Constraints and Sketching
-YOU NEED YOUR QUIA USERNAME AND PASSWORD
-YOU ALSO NEED A CALCULATOR
-please listen the directions for a quia quiz
-try this quiz "3" times today
2. Once you are finished with the quiz, please finish the starter plate
sketch....YOU WILL NEED THIS FINISHED PART FOR MONDAY
3. Work on late work or try step #2 which you picked up today....I will be making the instructional video this weekend
Monday, November 24th
1. Achieve: The New Robots
-you must complete have of the summarizing blue tabs
-please complete your sheet in your folder.....WHICH TYPE QUESTIONS ARE YOU ANSWERING INCORRRECTLY?
2. Finish your starter plate
3. Watch: Starter Plate Part 2
-found in my dknetter teacher folder...read box....Starter Plate Part 2
-YouTube address: http://youtu.be/Xah4NOXMXv8
4. RETAKES: you will need your username and password
-must be re-taken during lunch, recess, or resource
-answer keys to the first test are posted in the board
-secret words are written on the wall by the answer keys....YOU MUST NOTIFY ME TO UNLOCK A TEST BEFORE YOU CAN TAKE IT!!!!
5. DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS VIDEO: If you are still struggling with D.A., you should watch the instructional video
-found in my teachers folder.....measuring videos folder
-YouTube: http://youtu.be/hVpoR3v_3TA
Tuesday, November 25th
**ASSIGNMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE SIDE WALL.....IF NEED ONE ELECTRICALLY, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE THRU YOUR G-MAIL**
1. Missing work should be caught up by MONDAY!!!
2. Today: Workday
A. Finish starter plate part 1
B. Finish starter plate part 2
C. Watch part 3: Parameters
-THIS VIDEO WAS SENT TO YOUR G-MAIL ACCOUNT
Wednesday, November 26th
**PLEASE PICK-UP YOUR MOST RECENT PROGRESS REPORT**
**PLEASE TAKE ALL YOUR MISSING WORK WITH YOU AND COMPLETE OVER BREAK**
1. Workday
A. Finish step #1
B. Finish step #2
**If you finish, please make it a point to help someone with step 1 and 2
Thursday November 27th
NO SCHOOL....TURKEY DAY!!!!
Friday, November 28th
NO SCHOOL......THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, December 1st
**NEW PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE HANDED OUT TOMORROW, SO PLEASE GET ANY LATE WORK TURNED IN TODAY!!!**
**PLEASE FIRE UP YOUR LABTOPS AND OPEN UP INVENTOR**
**PLEASE OPEN YOUR G-MAIL
1. Any "Black Friday" buys? Autumn found a 16G flashdrive for 5 dollars!!!
2. Start Part #4 on your starter plate....lets look thru the handout you pickup today
3. Teacher demo
4. Worktime
Tuesday, December 2nd
**I will handout progress reports during worktime......THESE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK**
**Please fire up your lab tops**
**If you need a flash drive, please see me**
1. If you are having trouble with your account or your computer, please be sure to record those issues on the green clipboard
2. I have e-mailed you all the necessary videos and assignments to complete any Inventor assignments
3. Lets review part 4 expectations
4. Part 5 is available
-if you finish please be sure to assist other classmates today
5. ASSIGNMENT: Please read over the 1.4.4 Orthographic Projection handout in pickup today in class
6. ASSIGNMENT: All completed starter plates (thru step #5) are due by Thursday of this week
Wednesday, December 3rd
**PROGRESS REPORTS....SIGNED AND RETURNED BY FRIDAY**
1. Sketching Practice - 1.4.2 (Discuss as a group)
2. ASSIGNMENT: Complete 1.4.2 on your own for tomorrow
-Complete the procedure problems 1 & 2
-I have sent this assignment & my powerpoint notes to your g-mail account
3. Worktime
-work on starter plate 4 and 5
-REMEMBER, it must be finished by THURSDAY!!!!
4. QUIZ ON FRIDAY!!!
-make sure you are taking extra credit notes and then show them to me on Friday
-any material that we have worked on this week will be on the quiz
Thursday, December 4th
**YES!!!! I WILL HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS TODAY!!!**
1. Make sure you have completed 1.4.2 for homework.....YOU MIGHT HAVE TO SKETCH TOMORROW ON THE QUIZ
2. Teacher instructions on how to EMBOSS & ENGRAVE
3. I have sent you an e-mail with today handout attached
4. WORKTIME:
-finish your starter plate and create your printed copy
5. QUIZ tomorrow (12pts.)
Friday, December 5th
**PROGRESS REPORTS CAN BE PLACED ON THE FRONT TABLE**
1. I have sent you a video on using the SNIP TOOL, ENGRAVING, AND EMBOSSING
-finish your starter plate and print to the printer written on the front board
2. INVENTOR QUIZ: HOLES, CIRCLES, RECTANGLES, AND PICTORIAL DRAWINGS
-you will need your quia username and passwork
-THE SECRET WORD IS WRITTEN ON THE FRONT BOARD
Monday, December 8th
**PLEASE PLACE ANY SIGNED PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE FRONT TABLE**
**PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL TODAY....I HAVE SENT YOU A FEW ITEMS**
1. RE-TAKES ARE AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY
2. I have e-mailed you an extra credit assignment. IT IS DUE BY THIS FRIDAY (WILL COUNT AS HOMEWORK EXTRA CREDIT)
3. If you have not finished your starter plate, please finish on your own time and print to the library
4. ACHIEVE ARTICLE: 25 years of computer troubles
-please complete half of your summarizing tabs
5. Worktime
6. TOMORROW IS NATIONAL HOUR OF CODE DAY
Tuesday, December 9th
1.We will be participating in the hour of code today
-extra credit (ONE FREE TEST GRADE FOR THE QUARTER) will be provided to those students who continue throughout the week and complete 200 lines of code
-HOUR OF CODE LINK IS FOUND BELOW
2. ASSIGNMMENT: PLEASE FINISH YOUR STARTER PLATE AND PRINT TO THE "LEXMARK SH LMC"
Wednesday, December 10th
**EARLY RELEASE.....@ 12:45**SCHEDULE ON BACK BOARD**
1. Please continue your code writing this week....PLEASE SNIP A COPY OF ALL THE CODE YOU WRITE AND SUBMIT ON MONDAY FOR EXTRA CREDIT (MUST TOTAL 200 LINES)
2. Please print out your Starter Plate, for that grade will be submitted today
3. ASSIGNMENT: Packet 1.4.2 Orthographic Projections...SLIDES 10-14
-Now, read thru the front page of 1.4.4 again
-complete activity #1 on your own....have this done for tomorrow
4. 1.4.2 AND 1.4.4 HAVE BEEN RESENT TO OR YOU CAN PICK-UP A COPY OF EACH IN MY ROOM
Thursday, December 11th
**GRADES HAVE BEEN UPDATED, SO LOOK OVER YOUR PROGRESS REPORT** THIS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY TOMORROW**
1. PLEASE DO NOT OPEN AND LOG ON TO YOUR LAB TOP TODAY!!!!
2. EVERYONE WILL NEED A RED, GREEN, AND BLUE COLORED PENCIL FROM ME TODAY!!!
3. Discuss 1.4.4 Orthographic Projection
-Activity #1....How did you perform?
4. Complete Activity #2 together...PLEASE FOLLOW ALONG...THIS WILL BE A 20 PT GRADED ASSIGNMENT
-I WILL BE SEND YOU A REVIEW VIDEO LESSON FOR 1.4.4 IF YOU NEED SOME EXTRA HELP.....DO SOME EXTRA CREDIT IN YOUR NOTEBOOK FOR NEXT WEEK'S QUIZ!!!
5. Activity #3: With a partner
-we will finish this tomorrow in class
6. EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE TOMORROW!!! THE YOUTUBE LINK WILL OPEN IN YOUR G-MAIL IF YOUR IN INTERNET EXPLORER @ SCHOOL.....NOT IF YOU ARE IN CHROME
Friday, December 12th
**SIGNED PROGRESS REPORTS CAN BE PLACED ON MY FRONT TABLE**
1. Extra Credit is due by the end of the day!!!! (10pts.)
2. Discuss 1.4.4 Activity #2....Drawing orthographic projections
-I have sent you a colored answer key thru your g-mail
3. Activity #3....1.4.4 (Working with different shapes)
-GROUP ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON THE FRONT BOARD
-I have sent you a video answer for each problem
-as you complete each problem, have me mark them off
4. ASSIGNMENT: 1.4.5 Dimensioning (Read the first page on your own)
-use the powerpoint notes 1.4.5 that I sent you to complete the intro questions
5. QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY OF NEXT WEEK
-work on your extra credit notes @ home.....ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS AND DIMENSIONING
P/T CONFERENCES ARE TUESDAY, DEC. 16TH.....VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Due the high volume of conferences during the 1st quarter, I will be available to meet with any parent/guardian during the following times:
-Monday, Dec. 15th - from 3:30 to 5:00
-Wednesday, Dec 17th - from 3:30 to 5:00
-Thursday, Dec. 18th - 3:30 - 5:00
-Friday, Dec. 19th - 3:30 - 4:30
YOU CAN EITHER COME DURING THOSE TIMES OR CONTACT ME TO SEE IF THERE IS TIME AVAILABLE
Monday, December 15th
**IF YOU HAVE A SIGNED A PROGRESS REPORT, PLEASE PLACE IT ON THE FRONT LAB TABLE**
**PLEASE PICK-UP THE P/T CONFERENCE SUMMARY SHEET.....YOU MUST HAVE THIS SHEET COMPLETED AND WITH YOU @ YOU CONFERENCE!!!!
1. Get back into your assigned groups.....found on the front board
-finish puzzles 1 - 5
2. Now use the wooden blocks to create your own creation.....PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR CREATION WITH YOUR PHONE FROM ALL THREE VIEWS
-use the 2-D graph paper to create the TOP, FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE VIEWS
3. Please turn in your completed 1.4.4 packet.....WORTH 20PTS.
4. Boot-up your lab top and open your g-mail account
-open PowerPoint notes 1.4.5 and start work on your 1.4.5 Dimensioning packet that your were given on Friday
-THIS PACKET SHOULD BE DONE TOMORROW DURING CLASS
5. Quiz: Orthographic and Dimensioning quiz is moved to Thursday
6. P/T CONFERENCES ARE TUESDAY, DEC. 16TH.....VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Due the high volume of conferences during the 1st quarter, I will be available to meet with any parent/guardian during the following times:
-Monday, Dec. 15th - from 3:30 to 5:00
-I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY
-Thursday, Dec. 18th - 3:30 - 5:00
-Friday, Dec. 19th - 3:30 - 4:30
Tuesday, December 16th
**IF YOU RE-TAKE A TEST, SEND ME A G-MAIL REMEMBER TO LOOK UP YOUR SCORE!!!**
1. QUIZ: Thursday (Orthographic Projections and Dimensioning)
2. Orthographic review
3. Worktime......Finish 1.4.5 Dimensioning (Both powerpoints can be found in your g-mail)
-ANSWER KEY FOR 1.4.5 HAS BEEN SENT TO YOUR G-MAIL....SO CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
4. Once you have completed 1.4.5, pick-up the Inventor Practice worksheet from me
5. P/T CONFERENCES ARE TUESDAY, DEC. 16TH.....VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Due the high volume of conferences during the 1st quarter, I will be available to meet with any parent/guardian during the following times:
-Tuesday, Dec. 16th - 4:00 - 6:15
-I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY
-Thursday, Dec. 18th - 3:30 - 5:00
-Friday, Dec. 19th - 3:30 - 4:30
Wednesday, December 17th
**REMEMBER, I WILL NOT BE HERE TONIGHT; HOWEVER, I WILL BE AVAILABLE BOTH THURSDAY AND FRIDAY**
**PLEASE GET YOUR FLASHDRIVE, FOR PEOPLE ARE LOSING FILES!!!**
1. Discuss 1.4.5....please know how to dimension on 1/4 inch graph and 1cm graph paper....its on the quiz tomorrow
2. Inventor....Re-create 4 of the objects from 1.4.5
3. Quiz tomorrow....ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION AND DIMENSIONING
-PLEASE BRING IN YOUR EXTRA CREDIT NOTES
Thursday, December 18th
**PLEASE PLACE YOUR FINISHED 1.4.5 ON THE FRONT LAB TABLE
**PLEASE PICK UP THE FOLLOWING:**
-one dry eraser marker
-one eraser
-one graph packet
1. Tips on the test
2. Quiz....16pts.
-the EXTRA CREDIT ON THE QUIZ IS WORTH 6 PTS.
-this is found in my teachers folder
-work on your Inventor drawings
Friday, December 19th
LAST DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!!!
RESOURCE TIME
Monday, January 5th
**Welcome Back....We only have 2 weeks left in the 2nd quarter so please check your updated grades!!!**
-ONLY 15 SCHEDULED DAYS LEFT IN THE 2ND QUARTER
**I HAVE FOUND TWO FLASHDRIVES LEFT BEHIND IN CLASS. PLEASE CHECK WITH ME!!!**
1. Work on the Inventor packet for extra credit....2 points per completed shape
-please print out and hand-in when your are finished
Tuesday, January 6th
1. January outline......4 WEEKS OF WORK!!!!
-Working with the Coordinate System
-One more motor part assembly
-Bracket design
-Pegboard Toy Project
-Capstone Project: The Playground Design Project
2. Working with the coordinate system
-notes together....I have sent these to your e-mail
3. 1.5.1 should be completed for tomorrow
-answer key has been sent to you!!!!
4. Extra Credit......Inventor Practice diagrams are due by Friday of this week......TWO POINTS PER COMPLETE DESIGN
-once you finish, please print off and hand in
5. ASSIGNMENT: Please read thru the attachment I sent you regarding assignment 1.5.6. on the bracket project
-we will start building in class on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 7th
SCHOOL CANCELLATION
Thursday, January 8th
1. Quick Review: Coordinate System
2. Inventor: Precision Input
-I have demonstrated in class; however, if you need to review, I have sent you an instructional video for assistance
-once you are finished with 1.5.1. and your inventor creation, make sure I check it off as completed
3. Inventor: Bracket problem
-read thru and study the orthographics
-we will begin constructing tomorrow
Friday, January 9th
**SINCE ITS A WORKDAY....YOU MAY LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC**
1. Workday
-I must check off your Precision Input word.....15pts
-work on 1.5.6 Bracket Project.....I will check this assignment off @ the end of the class period on Monday!!!
Monday, January 12th
1. Make you follow these directions for your extra credit!!!
-Please snip each extra credit object and paste onto one page
-Once all objects are ready, make sure your name is on your document and print it to the LEXMARK PRINTER
2. Workday on 1.5.6 Bracket
-a few pointers to consider will be discussed as a group
3. Skills to use are on the front board
-when you are really lost.....please see me!!!
Tuesday, January 13th
1. Please pick-up your current progress report from me
-Must be signed and returned by Thursday of this week
2. PLEASE TAKE THE PLTW-STEM SURVEY TODAY!!!!
-separate male and female survey...secret words on the back board
-results will be shared with many people...including the school board so please answer the questions honestly!!!
3. 1.5.6 Bracket Grade
-the handout given in class today shows what must be snipped and copied onto your word document
-a video has been created and sent to your e-mail....it can also be found in my teachers folder
4. Inventor Practice
-create the isometric object in Inventor
-YOU CREATE THE DIMENSIONS FOR THE ORTHOGRAPHIC VIEW
Wednesday, January 14th
**EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE....MY ROOM IS AVAILABLE FOR LATE WORK**
-Please pick-up your progress report from me
-Circle with a pencil or pen any missing/late assignments that you should be working on
-if you need something e-mailed to you, please ask
Thursday, January 15th
**I have e-mailed you a copy of the PLTW surveys**
1. Please place any signed progress reports on the front table
2. 1.5.6 Brackets must be printed out today!!!
-THIS IS THE LAST GRADED ASSIGNMENT FOR THE 2ND QUARTER
3. ASSIGNMENT: Read thru 1.5.5 Pegboard Toy Assignment and complete the Summary handout
-If you need extra copies, these have been e-mailed to you
-The directions and expectations will be covered in class
Friday, January 16th
**Last call for signed progress reports....please place on my front table**
1. All 1.5.6 Brackets should be dropped in my teacher's folder - drop box
-if you can not access my teacher folder please follow the directions stated on the front board
2. Discuss pegboard toy expectations
-YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE SUMMARY SHEET BEFORE YOU BEGIN CONSTRUCTING ON INVENTOR
3. Teacher lead discussion on Pegboard Toy Expectations for Day #1
-complete the following: round peg, square peg, and pegboard
4. Worktime....Pegboard toys will be finished by the end of the day on Tuesday of next week
Monday, January 19th
**ALL GRADES FROM THIS DAY FORWARD WILL BE RECORDED FOR THE 3RD QUARTER**
1. STILL MISSING MANY 1.5.6 BRACKETS....PLEASE E-MAIL TO ME WHEN FINISHED!!!!
-The grades that you are viewing in Skyward would be the grade that you receive unless you turn-in some missing work!!!
2. Are you a level 1 or level 2 project? LOOK @ THE BACK BOARD
3. Pegboard Toy questions and concerns
4. Assembly file directions discussed by instructor
5. Worktime......Teacher expectations
-You should have the assembly file completed, both legs completed, and you should have started on the mallet head
Tuesday, January 20th
1. Please be sure to send me your finished 1.5.6 Bracket, for grades are due by this Friday!!!!
2. Please open up your e-mail, for I created 4 instructional videos and have sent you those files separately
-IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CREATION OF THE LEGS IN THE ASSEMBLY FILE, PLEASE USE THE DIMENSIONS FOUND ON THE BACK BOARD, AND BUILD THE LEG IN A PART FILE
3. Worktime
Wednesday, January 21st
1. Please pick-up the 1.5.5 handout for a presentation file
-once you finished with your final pegboard assembly, please read thru the handout and follow the PLTW instructions for an EXPLOSION OF PARTS!!
2. Your Pegboard Toy should be ready to be graded by the end of class today!!!!
-YOU WILL BE SHARING YOUR PROJECT ON FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK!!!!
3. Achieve article in class tomorrow
Thursday, January 22nd
1. Please read thru the Pegboard Toy Rubric.....this will be graded on Friday
2. Close Read Activity #1
-discuss the expectations for a Close-Read
-PLEASE PUT YOUR CLOSE-READ ACTIVITY #1 IN YOUR MAILBOX
-MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR ACHIEVE ARTICLE
3. Complete the following Achieve Article: Point and Read
4. Fine tune your Pegboard Toy Presentation
-first 20 point grade of the 3rd quarter
Friday, January 23rd
1. We will discuss the Close-Read activity on Monday
2. Please make sure I record your STEM Achieve article today
3. Pegboard Toy Presentations
-Please open up the necessary files for your partner to grade
-please turn-in your graded rubric with your name on it
4. Now, complete the 1.5.5 Snipped Pictures document and e-mail to me
-You may send a word document or a Google Doc
-I WILL ACCEPT SNIPPED PICTURES ON MONDAY; HOWEVER, NO WORKTIME WILL BE GIVEN
Monday, January 26th
1. Discuss Close-Read activity.....Activity #1 is worth 10 pts.
2. Close-Read Activity #2
-Please open the e-mail I sent you and review how to edit a word document by watching the video I sent you
-Please make your comments on each paragraph
-Now, complete the summary paragraph
3. ASSIGNMENT: Read thru 1.5.9 "Playground" expectations
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