PLTW-2016 (1st Quarter & 2nd Quarter)
Spring Hill Middle School Project Lead The Way Instructor / Head Cross Country Coach
http://www.sdwd.k12.wi.us/
 

Classroom Management Plans
Classroom Champs Plans


Tuesday, August 30th (Open House)
Please read over the PLTW course syllabus link
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-ups:
-October 6th sign up sheet found on shelf below
-October 11th sign up sheet can also be found below on shelf
**BE SURE TO TAKE A SIGN-UP SHEET SO THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO STAY ORGANIZED**


Thursday, September 1st (First day of School)
Welcome
1. Please see me so that I can give you assigned seat
2. Please pick-up both handouts as you come in
3. Course Syllabus......Handout #1
PLTW Course Syllabus (Signed and returned by 9/2/16)
4. What is STEM?
What is STEM powerpoint
5. Activity: Determine your STEM type.....Handout #2
Determine Your STEM Type handout
6. Assignment: Please go over the PLTW Course Syllabus with your parent(s) or guardian(s) and have it signed and returned tomorrow


Friday, September 2nd
1. If you have your signed syllabus (must be signed by both you and your guardian), please place on front shelf
2. Please have out your PLTW Engineering Notebook
-Discuss the format
3. Activity #1: Your STEM Type....use link found below
-the handout was given to you yesterday
-complete @ your assigned computer
-place your Engineering Notebook up front once you are done.....I WILL BE READY THRU THESE
4. ASSIGNMENT: "Operation Egg Drop"....pick this sheet up once you have completed your Engineering Notebook....Read thru and have your research and sketches ready for Tuesday!!!
Egg Drop Handout
Egg Drop Score Card
-materials may be look @ in the back workroom


Monday, September 5th
No School.....Labor Day


Tuesday, September 6th
1. If you have your signed syllabus, please bring it up front
2. Item number one today is to finish your STEM Type activity and complete the entry into your Engineering Notebook
3. Egg Drop expectations.....CAN YOU DEFINE THE PROBLEM?
-What are the constraints of this problem?
-Before you begin constructing, I must sign your off on your work
4. Egg Drop Vessels will be tested this Friday
-you are allowed to come in during recess and lunch to work on your project.....YOU MUST HAVE ME SIGN YOUR AGENDA HOWEVER!!!!!


Wednesday, September 7th
SWBAT: Begin construction on prototype #1 for their "Egg Drop" project
1. If you turned in your engineering notebook yesterday, so it will be passed out
2. Syllabus grades have been posted to Skyward....CHECK DURING ASP
3. Please have out your "Egg Drop" worksheet
4. WORKDAY....ONCE YOU HAVE ME SIGN OFF ON YOUR RESEARCH AND SKETCHES
5. Due date has been moved to Monday, September 12th
-you may take your project home over the weekend


Thursday, September 8th
1. Please turn-in your signed syllabus if you have not yet
2. Please have your Engineering Notebook @ your desk
3. Please complete the following today.....BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY CONSTRUCTON
-Problem Statement
-Important Variables
-Research
-Prototype #1
4. If you test prototype number 1 today, please complete the next section (results) before you move onto Prototype #2
5. Finally, MAKE SURE YOU ARE KEEPING ACCURATE NUMBERS FOR MATERIALS THAT YOU ARE USING.....USE THE SUMMARY SHEET TO STAY ORGANIZED!!!!


Friday, September 9th
1. Yes.....Today is a full workday, so please start as soon as you arrive to class
2. TWO PROTOTYPES ARE REQUIRED BY MONDAY'S CLASS
3. Engineering Notebooks will be completed in class on Monday after we drop everyone's egg vessel
4. REMEMBER.....Nothing can be used to actually keep the molecules of the egg together....materials can be used to keep the egg is place
5. All Egg Vessels can be taken home to work on over the weekend......PLEASE DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY AND EXTRA MATERIALS, FOR ALL STUDENTS WERE ALLOWED TO TAKE SOME EXTRA MATERIALS HOME WITH THEM


Monday, September 12th
1. Final "Egg Drops" are today
2. Discuss expectations
3. Worktime......ENGINEERING NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE TOMORROW WHEN YOU WALK IN!!
4. Please clean-up any you have left on the shelves


Tuesday, September 13th
1. Please turn-in your finished Engineering Notebook
-if you are not finished please use your ASP, lunch, and recess time to finish today
2. How do Engineers Solve problems?
-these powerpoint notes were provided in class today
-excellent study technique.....re-read thru your notes multiple times
-PLEASE BEWARE OF THE ONLY EXTRA CREDIT AVAILABLE
3. Video: InvenTeens
-Please Watch this Video and complete the last question in your PowerPoint notes
4. Assignment: What is a Pendulum? What variables can affect a Pendulum?
-this handout was provided today in class....complete as homework and bring to class tomorrow


Wednesday, September 14th
**KEEP WORKING ON YOUR EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES (FLASHCARDS OR NOTEBOOK)....EXTRA CREDIT MUST BE BROUGHT IN NEXT TUESDAY.....YOUR FIRST TEST
1. If you need to finish your "Egg Drop", please make arrangements during ASP, recess, or lunch time
2. Engineering Notebooks will be given back tomorrow, so please finish if you have not
3. Design Process Notes
-How did the InvenTeam display use of the "Design Process"?
4. Pendulum Activity
-Discuss your findings
-Pendulum Program.....Complete the worksheet activity @ your computer
5. Extended Activity.....Watch this video link and attempt to answer
-Chaos Pendulum


Thursday, September 15th
**KEEP WORKING ON YOUR EXTRA CREDIT FOR NEXT TUESDAYS'S TEST**
1. Engineering Notebooks......Rubric
2. Engineering Notebook entry.....The Design Process
3. The Design Process.....What do you know?
-partner quiz.....no notes
4. Results from your Pendulum activity
-Why is it important to perform a controlled activity?
5. Assignment (Due Friday during class!!!): Introduction to Engineering worksheet....use the following powerpoint in order to complete
-Introduction to Engineering - Student Worksheet
-Introduction to Engineering - PDF


Friday, September 16th
**Early Release - 12:45**
**PLEASE HAVE YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK OUT @ YOUR DESK.....ONES UP FRONT HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRADED
**ALL EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE THIS COMING TUESDAY.....SHOW ME THE DAY OF THE TEST
**ALL GRADES HAVE BEEN ENTERED IN SKYWARD....PLEASE LOOK OVER
**YOU NEED TO BE BRING YOUR FLASHDRIVES EVERYDAY FROM HERE FORWARD
1. Design Process
-Pendulum results.....what was the purpose?
2. Introduction to Engineering
-complete the assignment.....handout was given yesterday during class
-come Monday with a list of "5" products that you would like to research.....YOU MIGHT NOT GET YOUR FIRST CHOICE
3. Please download the following handout onto your flashdrive
-Presentation Handout - Guiding Questions


Monday, September 19th
**ALL EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE TOMORROW, SO PLEASE BRING TO CLASS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR EXTRA POINTS ON TOMORROW'S TEST
**MAKE SURE YOU ARE BRING YOUR FLASHDRIVES DAILY
**PLEASE HAVE OUT YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK
1. Notes: Controlled Experiments
2. Worksheet.....Controlled variables.....with partners
3. Practice Quiz.....ON YOUR OWN TODAY!!!!.....REAL TEST IS TOMORROW!!!
4. Passwords....Quia and PLTW....tape sheet into your agenda
5. Products for next week's presentations
-make sure you have your list available to refer to
6. Research questions....THIS IS TO BE COMPLETED DURING CLASS
-I have provided you with a paper copy
-You may wish to download this sheet onto your flashdrive


Tuesday, September 20th
**PLEASE LOG ONTO YOUR COMPUTERS, GET OUR YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK, AND RETURN TO YOUR SEAT**
**ALL EXTRA CREDIT IS DUE TODAY....PLEASE SHOW ME BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE TEST**
1. Select products.....you should be ready with your top "5"
2. Once you are done with the test, begin your research
-test re-takes can be taken during lunch and or recess
-answers should be recorded onto your handout provided yesterday or open up the following link and type out your responses.....BE SURE TO SAVE TO YOUR FLASHDRIVE OR \H DIRVE
-Product Research Questions - Download on Your flashdrive


Wednesday, September 21st
**THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE STUDENTS YOU PUT IN THE EXTRA EFFORT ON THE EXTRA CREDIT.....YOUR HARD WORK DOES NOT GO UNNOTICED!!!**
**PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK YOUR GRADES ON SKYWARD.....IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK OVER THE GRADES ENTERED**
1. Test Analysis....what does the data show????
2. Test is now re-opened
-YOUR HIGHEST SCORE WILL BE RECORDED IN THE GRADE BOOK BY THE END OF THE DAY
3. Please have me check off.....1.1.2 "Introduction to Engineering".....use link below
-1.1.2 PowerPoint
4. Product research.....NO ONE CAN CHANGE THEIR PRODUCT AFTER TOMORROW
-presentations will be next week.....date to be determined


Thursday, September 22nd
**NICE JOB ON THE TEST RETAKES....REMEMBER, HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTIONS REQUIRE MORE THAN JUST MEMORIZING!!!**
**GRADES ARE UPDATED ON SKYWARD**
1. Please get PROGRESS REPORT #1 signed and returned by this coming MONDAY
-10 pt participation grade
2. Test Re-takes can only be completed during recess and lunch time.....PLEASE GET A PASS SO THAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO COME DOWN!!!
3. Workday.....Please follow the following instructions:
-complete 1.1.2 and have me check it off
-now, begin working on 1.1.3....TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY THAT YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR PRODUCT TO RESEARCH
-finally, set-up your "PREZI" account.....REFER TO THE HANDOUT PROVIDED TODAY
-Prezi - Tutorial Video
Intro. To Engineering - Word Document


Friday, September 23rd
**Any signed progress reports???? If so, please turn in**
**REMEMBER, TEST RE-TAKES CAN BE TAKEN DURING RECESS AND LUNCH....SO PLEASE HAVE ME SIGN YOUR AGENDA
1. Worktime.....1.1.3....presentations will begin next Thursday
2. Assignment: The Fling Machine....please read over and complete steps #1 and 2 for Monday's class
-this is a group project so be respectful and mindful of others.....good idea to finish this assignment....it will be a good first impression
-Instant Challenge: Fling Machine - PDF


Monday, September 26th
**Please place any signed progress reports on the front metal shelf below the Promethean board
**BE AWARE....GRADE CHECK IS THIS FRIDAY!!!!.....IF I TALK TO YOU TODAY, YOU NEED TO COME TO MY ROOM FOR RECESS AND LUNCH
**Remember, you are still allowed to re-take the design process quiz during recess or lunch
1. Fling Machine Groups....Posted on the front board.....COMPETITION LAUNCHES WILL BE THIS THURSDAY!!!!
2. Please complete the following with your teammates....USE THE CHECKLIST PROVIDED
-each of you should share your "Design Briefs" with one another
-make necessary changes to yours if needed
-now, share your ides from your "Generating Concepts" sheet
-complete the "Decision Matrix" with your group
3. Research Project.....REFER TO THE RUBRIC FOR PROJECT CRITERIA
-worktime.....15 minutes


Tuesday, September 27th
**Please place any signed progress reports on the front metal shelf below the Promethean board
**BE AWARE....GRADE CHECK IS THIS FRIDAY!!!!.....IF I TALK TO YOU TODAY, YOU NEED TO COME TO MY ROOM FOR RECESS AND LUNCH
**Remember, you are still allowed to re-take the design process quiz during recess or lunch
1. Workday.....Every group should now have chosen a design to begin with....THIS WAS THE HIGHEST SCORE ON THE DECISION MATRIX
-materials are in the back storeroom....please keep organized!!!
-any work on the ban saw is done with me
-REMEMBER, YOU ARE ONLY TO HOT GLUE THE BASE OF YOUR DEVICE TO THE BOARD PROVIDED
-FINAL LAUNCHES FOR YOUR MACHINE WILL BE THIS FRIDAY!!!!
2. ASSIGNMENTS:
1st: Continue to work on your Prezi.....answers to question 1.1.3 go into your presentation
-presentations will start next Monday
-Extended Prezi Tutorial...Please watch on your own!!!
2nd: Start filling out your engineering notebook for "The Fling Machine"......an example was provided today in class
-Teacher Sample: Fling Machine Engineering Notebook Write-up


Wednesday, September 28th
**GRADES HAVE BEEN UPDATED, SO PLEASE CHECK THEM ON SKYWARD.....GRADE CHECK IS THIS FRIDAY!!!!
1. Full workday......Please be mindful of time and your work space....needs to be cleaned
-PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR SCORE CARD FOR "WORK DAY #1" BEFORE YOU BEGIN WORKING
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Keep working on your Engineering Notebook....it is due this coming Monday
2. Also keep working on your "Prezi"....presentations begin this coming Monday


Thursday, September 29th
**GRADES ARE DUE TOMORROW...PLEASE COME IN DURING RECESS AND LUNCH IN ORDER TO RE-TAKE YOUR "DESIGN PROCESS" TEST....REMEMBER, TESTS POINTS ARE WORTH 60% OF YOUR GRADE
1. Please pick-up your "Fling Machine" scorecard and complete "Day #2 for you and your partner(s)
-NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN WHEN COMPLETED BEFORE YOU BEGIN DESIGNING!!
2. Worktime.....Please begin to fill out your Engineering Notebook as you are working
-Engineering notebooks are due Monday, October 3rd
3. Please e-mail me any pictures that you need me to print off....also indicate how many copies you need!!!!
-my e-mail is: dknetter@sdwd.k12.wi.us


Friday, September 30th
**I have all pictures printed off....can be found taped to the front white board**
**Grades go out tonight**
1. Monday will be a Prezi workday....I will show you how to create a chart and insert into Prezi.....SO PRESENTATIONS WILL START ON TUESDAY
1. Please pick-up your scorecard and return to your seat
-ONCE YOU FINISH SCORING DAY #3, PLEASE RETURN TO ME BEFORE YOU BEGIN DESIGNING
2. All launches will be begin half-way thru each class period
3. Engineering Notebooks are due Monday, Oct. 3rd
7th and 8th Hour ONLY
-Continue to work on your "Fling Machine" device.....YOUR FINAL LAUNCHES WILL BE MONDAY
-Please clean-up well for Mr.Braun


Monday, October 3rd
**P/T conferences are this Thursday and next Tuesday**
**The Design Process test can still be taken during recess and lunch**
1. Clean-up.....group effort please
-white boards need to be clean
-I WILL KEEP THE WHITE BAGS
2. Engineering Notebooks...please tape in the score sheet in order for me to assess your "Fling Machine" write up
3. How to create a chart and inserting it into your Prezi....PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK DIRECTLY BELOW
-How to insert a chart into your Prezi
4. Please try some of the following practice techniques for your presentation
-Become a more confident speaker video
5. IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT: Types of Engineers worksheet...due Wednesday in class....DO NOT TAKE IT HOME.....LEAVE IT IN YOUR MAILBOX
6. ASSIGNMENT: Five Prezi presentations tomorrow.....make sure you know the order
-EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE READY.....FOR WE WILL DO FIVE A DAY!!!


Tuesday, October 4th
1. First "5" Prezi Presentations
-everyone needs to complete a score card for each presentation....SO PLEASE WALK AROUND THE ROOM AND PICK-UP "5" SCORE CARDS FOR TODAY'S PRESENTATIONS
-please provide constructive feedback only
2. 1.1.5 "Engineering Careers"
-we did letter "A" audio engineers and the innovation was speakers
-continue thru the remainder of the letters.....DO NOT COMPLETE FOR HOMEWORK.....WE WILL FINISH TOMORROW IN CLASS!!!!
3. ASSIGNMENT: Next "5" presentations tomorrow


Wednesday, October 5th
**P/T CONFERENCES ARE TOMORROW EVENING**
**Please log onto your computer and return to your seat**
1. "4" presentations today.....SO PLEASE PICK-UP "4" SCORE CARDS BEFORE WE BEGIN
2. You need to research and complete 1.1.5 on your own
3. Be thinking out your next design project.....The 2016 Chair Challenge
4. Design Squad: Cardboard Furniture


Thursday, October 6th
**P/T Conferences are this evening**
**Please check your grades and Skyward....If there are any mistakes, please notify me**
1. "4" presentations today.....so please pick-up "4" scorecards
2. 1.1.5 should be done.....now, come you need to decide on a type of engineering that interest you.....try to pick a type of engineer that relates to your passion/interest
3. Complete the "TEACHER SURVEY" today.....SECRET WORD IS ON THE BOARD
4. Design Squad: "Cardboard Furniture".....start watching the episode
-found in the "K" drive
-THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK.....IT IS A CLASS ASSIGNMENT


Friday, October 7th
**PLEASE LOG ONTO YOUR COMPUTERS AND PICK-UP "3" SCORE CARDS**
**Please continue to come in in order to re-take the test
1. "3" presentations today
2. Design Squad
-complete the handout as you are watching the video


Monday, October 10th
**P / T conferences are tomorrow from 5:00 pm until 7:45 pm**
**This Wednesday is an early release day....IT IS ALSO AN AWARD DAY.....SO EVERYONE NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR WORK TURNED IN BY TOMORROW......THAT INCLUDES "6" ACHIEVES!!!!
**Engineering notebooks will be turned in tomorrow
1. Please log onto your computers, pick-up "3" scorecards, and return to your assigned seat
2. The next "3" presentations are today
3. Once you finish the "Design Squad" episode and the packet, please have me check it off
-IF YOU DO NOT FINISH DURING CLASS, PLEASE COMPLETE DURING YOUR ASP
4. ASSIGNMENT: Please read thru 1.2.3 - "Healthiest" workspace and complete the "Design Brief" for tomorrow
-You will share this with your new group members tomorrow
1.2.3 - Healthiest Workspace


Tuesday, October 11th
**P /T conferences are this evening from 5:00 pm until 7:45 pm
1. NO PRESENTATIONS TODAY.....NEXT ONES WILL BE THIS THURSDAY
2. Please pick-up your graded Engineering Notebook found @ seat #30
-PLEASE TURN BACK IN.....THE GRADE HAS NOT BEEN ENTERED IN THE GRADE BOOK
3. Design Squad.....Please place on the metal shelf found under the Promethean board.....MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON IT
4. New groups are posted...."Healthiest" workspace
-Share your "Design Briefs" with one another
5. Now, discuss what must be accomplished for Step #2: "Generate Concepts"
-the Decision Matrix will be completed on Thursday
1.2.3 - Healthiest Workspace
6. ASSIGNMENT: Complete Step #2 "Generating Concepts" for Thursday


Wednesday, October 12th
**EARLY RELEASE.....12:45**
1. Please report to your ASP
2. Today's schedule......
8:56 - 9:30 (Achieve Article)
9:30 - 10:30 (Any late work)
10:30 - 12:10 (Reward Day)
) 12:10 - 12:30 (Lunch

Thursday, October 13th
**Grades have been updated.....PLEASE CHECK SKYWARD**
1. Please pick-up your Engineering Notebooks....IF THE RUBRIC WAS GRADED, IT HAS BEEN POSTED TO SKYWARD
2. "2" presentations today.....so please get "2" scorecards
3. Groups.....Now, all groups need to complete the "Decision Matrix"
-All your measurements must be in INCHES (12 INCHES = 1 FOOT)
4. Start to set-up your Engineering Notebook.....look over the handout provided in class or the link found below
-Healthiest Workspace - Teacher Sample of Engineering Notebook
5. ASSIGNMENT:Watch the video link below from Mythbusters on how to set-up a scale model
-ALL YOUR FURNITURE PIECES HAVE TO BE SCALED PROPERLY IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ACCURATE IMAGE OF YOUR WORK SPACE
-all groups will be using "Foam Board" so listen to some of the tips regarding this material
-Adam Savage: Building a Foam Scaled Model


Friday, October 14th
**PLEASE CHECK YOUR GRADES ON SKYWARD....SOME OF YOU ARE MISSING THE FOLLOWING TO ASSIGNMENTS:
-Design Squad: "Cardboard Furniture"
-Engineering Notebook - "The Fling Machine"
1. "2" presentations today.....EVERYONE NEEDS "2" SCORE CARDS
2. Finalize Step #2 - "Generating Concepts"
3. Now, move onto Step #3 - "Developing a Solution"....refer to the link below
-Creating a Scaled Model: Developing a Solution
-If you need extra "1" inch graph paper is this link.....Project Graph Paper
4. ASSIGNMENT:1.3 Measurement - Key Terms.....this is due next Thursday
-create an account on Quizlet.....link can be found below
-create your own study guide
-START RE-WRITING YOUR MEASUREMENT TERMS INTO YOUR EXTRA CREDIT NOTEBOOK....I WILL CHECK THESE NOTEBOOKS NEXT FRIDAY BEFORE THE VOCABULARY QUIZ


Monday, October 17th
**PLEASE CHECK YOUR GRADES ON SKYWARD DURING ASP.....I DO HAVE A NEW LIST OF STUDENTS WHO NEED TO COME IN DURING RECESS AND LUNCH**
**1st Quarter ends November 4th**
1. No presentations today....2 tomorrow
2. Have you finalized your dimensions for each piece of furniture?
3. Have you determined a scale for your model?
-PLEASE LOOK OVER THE SAMPLE "DESK" SCALED MODEL THAT I PROVIDED YOU WITH
-once you have those two steps completed, I must check those off before you begin step #4....building and constructing your prototype.....which will start tomorrow!!!!
5. Start preparing your Engineering Notebook
6. ASSIGNMENT:1.3 Measurement Terms are due this Thursday....Remember create an account on Quizlet and create your own study flashcards
-1.3 MEASUREMENT TERMS QUIZ IS THIS FRIDAY


Tuesday, October 18th
**Please look over your grades on Skyward during ASP**
**If you are on my list, you need to report to my room during recess and lunch**
**EXTRA CREDIT NOTEBOOK IS DUE THIS FRIDAY**
1. "2" presentations......so please pick-up "2" score cards
2. Worktime.....part of today and tomorrow will be considered "Workday #2"
-be sure to look over the handout I provided today....it may help you get more organized
Scaled Model Template & Decimal Conversions to Measurement Fractions
-ABSOLUTELY NO CONSTRUCTION UNTIL I HAVE APPROVED YOUR SCALED DIMENSIONS AND DETAILED SKETCHES
3. Class printer is.....W121....please print with caution....very expensive to replace
4. ASSIGNMENT:: Continue to work on 1.3 Measurement Terms....Create your account on Quizlet and create a study tool....DUE THIS THURSDAY....QUIZ IS THIS FRIDAY


Wednesday, October 19th
**Please look over your grades on Skyward during ASP**
**If you are on my list, you need to report to my room during recess and lunch**
**EXTRA CREDIT NOTEBOOK IS DUE THIS FRIDAY**
1. Workday....This will be day two....
-make sure all your decimal measurements are converted to fractions....use the table found on the front white board to help
2. Class printer is.....W121....please print with caution....very expensive to replace
3. ASSIGNMENT:: Continue to work on 1.3 Measurement Terms....Create your account on Quizlet and create a study tool....DUE THIS THURSDAY....QUIZ IS THIS FRIDAY
4. ASSIGNMENT:Try the 1.3 - Measurement Key Terms Practice game below (Try to match the correct image with the correct correct term....THESE IMAGES AND DEFINITIONS WILL BE USED ON FRIDAY'S QUIZ!!!)


Thursday, October 20th
**Please look over your grades on Skyward during ASP**
**If you are on my list, you need to report to my room during recess and lunch**
**EXTRA CREDIT NOTEBOOK IS DUE TOMORROW**
**Please pick-up your graded Engineering Notebook if it is up front**
1. Please log onto your computers and load up Achieve....THEN RETURN TO YOUR SEATS
2. Stretch Article: Bring Computers to Life
3. Now, complete the article and questions on your own
4. Please have me check off your Quizlet activity....15 point homework assignment
5. Workday.....will be tomorrow...that will be Workday #3
-helpful video: Microsoft Tutorial - Snip Tool & Creating Text Boxes
6. Please work on setting up your Engineering Notebook after the Achieve Article
7. ASSIGNMENT:1.3 Measurement Term quiz is tomorrow
-please try the 1.3 Measurement practice activity below.....I will be using those images on the quiz


Friday, October 21st
1. Please log onto your computer and take the 1.3 Measurement Key Term quiz found below
-TODAY'S SECRET WORD IS.....found on the front board
-YOU MAY TAKE THE QUIZ "3" DURING CLASS TODAY
-retakes can be taken during recess and lunch time.....PLEASE GET A PASS FROM ME
2. After you finish the quiz, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE EXPECTATIONS.....
-show me your Quizlet activity....this is a "15" assignment
-Finally, worktime on your project...today and Monday will be combined for Workday #3


Monday, October 24th
**Please check your grade on Skyward.....Next Friday, November 4th is the end of the 1st Quarter
**If you are on my list, you need to stay in during recess and lunch**
1. Presentations will start up again tomorrow
2. Workday #3.....so you may get started


Tuesday, October 25th
**Please check your grade on Skyward.....Next Friday, November 4th is the end of the 1st Quarter
**If you are on my list, you need to stay in during recess and lunch**
1. "2" presentations today....so pick-up two scorecards
2. Workday.....#4
-note....please create "2" (12 inch {width} x 8 inch {height}) pieces for your projects
-sample can be found on the front board
3. Keep working on your Engineering Notebook.....refer to link below for assistance
Healthiest Workspace Engineering Notebook Template


Wednesday, October 26th
**Please check your grade on Skyward.....Next Friday, November 4th is the end of the 1st Quarter
**If you are on my list, you need to stay in during recess and lunch**
1. Full Workday....Stay on task and remember...this project will be graded this coming Monday
-this is workday #5
-remember, there will be two separate grades for this project.....Homework - scaling model grade of 20 pts & a Homework - Engineering notebook write-up grade of 20 pts.
-groups may come in during recess and lunch this Thursday and Friday
-ALL PROJECTS WILL BE GRADED AND DISPLAYED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
2. ASSIGNMENT:All Product "Prezi" presentations will be given by this Friday


Thursday, October 27th
**Workspace Designs are due Monday, October 31st
**Groups may work @ recess and lunch today and tomorrow
1. "2" presentations today......so please pick-up two scorecards
2. Workday #6
-please watch the following video to help you create the printed pieces for your project......Snip Tool and Text Boxes Tutorial
-PLEASE PRINT TO THE: shw121
3. PLEASE MAKE APPROPRIATE COMMENTS ON YOUR SCORE CARD.....PLEASE INCLUDE WHAT EACH PERSON HAS ACCOMPLISHED.....EACH PERSON IS GRADED SEPARATELY
4. Continue to work on your Engineering Notebook write-up for the Workspace Design


Friday, October 28th
Workday #6: Please be sure to print out your Scaled Dimensions and Project Description and place onto each of your 12" x 8" pieces of foam board!!!
-Monday is Day #7
-Sample project can be found as you walk in


Monday, October 31st
**ALL LATE WORK & RE-TAKES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THIS THURSDAY**
1. Workday #7....Projects are due by the end of class today
2. Engineering Notebooks are due tomorrow
-Notebook Outline to follow


Tuesday, November 1st
**ALL LATE WORK & RE-TAKES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THIS THURSDAY**
**PREZI GRADES HAVE BEEN ENTERED.....SO PLEASE CHECK SKYWARD**
**YOU MAY ONLY WORK ON SCALED PROJECTS DURING RECESS AND LUNCH....THEY WILL BE GRADED TOMORROW!!!!
1. Engineering Notebooks are due today!!
-must place paper clip correctly....makes my life easier
-please cut and paste the scoring rubric into your notebook
2. Project grades....one scorecard per group
-please find the number that I have placed on your project and place it in the the upper right corner of your scorecard
3. Standard and Metric Measurement Notes:
-video can be found in my "k" drive....directions on your handout
-please complete the handout provided in class
4. Try the Metric Battleship game found below


Wednesday, November 2nd
**ALL LATE WORK & RE-TAKES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THIS THURSDAY**
**PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR SCALED MODEL PROJECT
**SCALED PROJECT AND YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK WRITE UP WILL NOW BE PLACED ON YOUR SECOND QUARTER GRADE......SO PREZI WAS YOUR LAST GRADE FOR THE 1ST QUARTER
1. Please turn-in your finished Engineering Notebook....it will be graded by tomorrow
2. Quick Review....Standard vs. Metric
3. Finish yesterday's video....then pickup the assignment from me
4. Review the "Skimmer Project....look thru the powerpoint below
-Skimmer Project (PDF) - Step #1


Thursday, November 3rd
INCREDIBLE SEASON CHICAGO!!!! IT HAS ONLY BEEN 39,644 DAYS SINCE YOU LAST WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!
**LAST DAY OF THE 1ST QUARTER.....GRADES ARE FINAL TODAY.....SO PLEASE LOG ONTO SKYWARD TO LOOK OVER YOUR STEM GRADE!!!**
**YOU WILL NEED YOUR FLASHDRIVE TODAY!!!**
1. Please watch the following tutorial on...."Saving onto a flashdrive"
-THIS SKILL IS ESSENTIAL IN THIS ROOM
-Save to a Flashdrive
2. Please finish the Measurement Practice #1.....
-if you have finished, it will be returned on Monday
3. Skimmer Dimensions.....read thru the PDF file and become familiar with all of the dimensions
-Skimmer Project - Step #1
-once you are ready, you may begin plotting all "4" pieces onto your tag board
-PLEASE USE PENCIL, FOR YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED ONE PIECE OF TAG BOARD


Friday, November 4th
**NO SCHOOL....FALL BREAK**
**1ST DAY OF THE 2ND QUARTER**
-Saving to a flashdrive
Please log onto your computer and complete the following:
1. Watch the new "Design Squad" episode "PVC Kayak" -this video can be found in my teachers folder....in the Design Squad folder
-as you watch the video please complete the "Design Squad" handout questions
-once you finish please hand into your instructor....15 point 2nd quarter grade!!
2. Now, complete sketching your "Skimmer" dimensions in "mm".....PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL RULERS MAKE IT BACK TO MY WORKBENCH!!!!
-once all "4" pieces are sketched, please attempt to convert all your "mm" into inches
-use the following formula....1 inch = 25.4 mm....PLEASE REFER TO THE EXAMPLE THAT I PROVIDED ON THE FRONT WHITE BOARD
-make sure you place your tag board back into your mailbox
Skimmer Project - Step #1


Tuesday, November 8th
**Engineering Notebook Write-up for the "Healthiest Workspace" will be graded tomorrow**
**All "Scaled Projects" must be displayed by the end of today.....PLEASE BE SURE TO FILL OUT A SCALED PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC....OTHERWISE I CAN NOT GRADE YOUR PROJECT**
**PLEASE HAVE A CALCULATOR FOR TODAY'S LESSON**
1. Please finish the "PVC Kayak" episode on your own and turn-in to be graded....15 pts.
-save the video onto your flashdrive so you can complete @ home
2. Converting between units.....Teacher lead notes....use the examples on the front board to help you
3. Skimmer Step #2 - Worksheet....WHEN FINISHED, PLEASE HAVE ME INITIAL
-Step #2: Student Assignment (must receive teacher initials when completed)
4. Skimmer Step #2 - Powerpoint....ONCE I APPROVAL YOUR CONVERSIONS, PLEASE MOVE ON TO THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR SKIMMER.....WATCH THE "ASSEMBLY VIDEO" BEFORE YOU BEGIN CUTTING
Skimmer Step #2: Powerpoint (Skimmer Assembly Video)
-Remember, if you do not have access to the Internet, please save any of these files to your flashdrive!!!!
5. If you need extra help with your conversions, please come in during recess or lunch


Wednesday, November 9th
**EVERYONE NEEDS A CALCULATOR TODAY!!!**
**Engineering Notebooks can be pick-up on the tool bench
**Scaled Projects will be graded after school today!!!
1. Practice problems.....do you know how to convert measurements???
2. Skimmer project
-first....make sure you have sketched out all "4" pieces in mm....go back to Skimmer Step #1 Powerpoint
-second....complete the conversion sheet and have me initial it
-third....now open up the Skimmer Step #2 powerpoint and properly sketch out all "4" pieces with my "ROUNDED" dimensions in "INCHES"
-fourth.....watch the "Assembly video" on the Skimmer Step #2 powerpoint
-The video can be found in my "k" drive....then the read folder...then Design and Modeling....and finally the Measuring folder


Thursday, November 10th
**PVC Kayak - Design Squad assignment has been added to Skyward**
**Scaled Projects have been graded and scores will be added to Skyward today**
1. Please pick-up your practice quiz from yesterday
-lets look over the attached answer key....Remember, this assessments are not graded; however, I am tracking your progress
2. My "SLO" baseline data.....Pre-Test today
3. Skimmer to do list.....
-STEP 1: All "4" pieces should be sketched in "mm"....open up powerpoint #1 in order to complete....Skimmer Step #1 (mm)
-STEP 2: All "4" pieces should be sketched in "inches"....open up powerpoint #2 in order to complete.....Skimmer Step #2 (inches)
4. Skimmer Assembly Video....
-The video can be found in my "k" drive....then the read folder...then Design and Modeling....and finally the Measuring folder
5. Launches will occur on Monday!!!!


Friday, November 11th
**MODIFIED SCHEDULE.....VETERANS ASSEMBLY @ THE HIGH SCHOOL**
1. Quiz #1 "SLO" results.....look over your test and the answer key
2. Skimmer to do list.....
-STEP 1: All "4" pieces should be sketched in "mm"....open up powerpoint #1 in order to complete....Skimmer Step #1 (mm)
-STEP 2: All "4" pieces should be sketched in "inches"....open up powerpoint #2 in order to complete.....Skimmer Step #2 (inches)
3. Skimmer Assembly Video....
-The video can be found in my "k" drive....then the read folder...then Design and Modeling....and finally the Measuring folder
4. Launches will occur on Monday!!!!


Monday, November 14th
**Please check your grades on Skyward....Scaled Project goes in today....NEW LIST OF RECESS/LUNCH STUDENTS WILL BE OUT TOMORROW!!!**
1. Pre-Test results.....NO GRADED; HOWEVER, USED AS PART OF MY "SLO"
-the answer key and photo copy is yours to keep
2. Scaled projects.....group grades with me.....do this before you leave today!!!
3. Skimmer launching.....make sure you turn in a rubric for me to grade
-GOAL: 40 feet!!!
4. EXTRA CREDIT (Due this Friday)...Use different materials to build your own Skimmer....alter the dimensions and earn more credit!!!
-If you alter the dimensions you must provide a "Technical Drawing"
-IF YOUR INNOVATED SKIMMER CAN TRAVEL 70 FEET, I WILL GIVE YOU A FREE TEST GRADE FOR THE 2ND QUARTER!!!


Tuesday, November 15th
**IF YOU ARE MISSING WORK, PLEASE COME IN DURING RECESS AND LUNCH.....I HAVE POSTED ON LIST ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROOM**
1. Skimmer runway is open for 15 mins.
-final launches can be made during recess and lunch
2. 1.3.3 "Precision Measuring"....you will need to use the 1.3.3. PowerPoint in order to complete
-PowerPoint can be found in the "k" drive.....read folder....Design and Modeling....Measuring PowerPoint folder
3. Assignment: Please finish packet 1.3.3 by tomorrow.....You may have to save this PowerPoint to your flashdrive!!!
4. EXTRA CREDIT - If you build your own Skimmer, they are due by this Friday


Wednesday, November 16th
**I have placed an updated homework list on each side of the room....IF YOU ARE ON THAT LIST PLEASE COME IN DURING RECESS AND LUNCH**
**Please pick-up your assigned DIAL CALIPER & WOOD BLOCK and take it to your seat
1. The votes have been casted....RESULTS ARE IN THE HALLWAY.....1ST & 2ND PLACE MAY PICK-UP THEIR PRIZE TOMORROW
2. Discuss 1.3.3....PLEASE ADD IN THE CORRECT ANSWERS
-If I moved to fast today, please look over the answer key posted on the wall
3. Final Practice.....Block #2....pickup an answer key when your done
4. EXTRA CREDIT - If you build your own Skimmer, they are due by this Friday
5. DIAL CALIPER TEST IS THIS FRIDAY!!!!


Thursday, November 17th
***WORKDAY IN THE MORNING....REWARD DAY IN THE AFTERNOON***
If you need the "Design Squad - PVC Kayak" episode....use this link....PVC Kayak Episode


Friday, November 18th
**PLEASE CHECK YOUR GRADES ON SKYWARD.....IT WAS GRADING BLITZKRIEG YESTERDAY AND I MAY HAVE MISSED SOMETHING**
**GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE DEER HUNTERS THIS WEEKEND!!!! REMEMBER TO BE SAFE!!!
1. Dial Caliper review....please have your assigned dial caliper and 2nd block of wood ready @ your seat
-You may want to look over 1.3.3 notes....it will help!!!!
2. Dial Caliper Quiz....14pts....YOU ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE THIS TEST "3" TIMES TODAY.....ONCE YOU ARE DONE, PLEASE PICK-UP AN ANSWER KEY AND LOOK OVER
-Starting this coming Monday re-takes will be open during lunch and recess
3. Metric Prefixes and Conversion notes
-place these notes into your Engineering Notebook.....and label into your Table of Contents
-This PowerPoint can be found in the "k" drive.....Design and Modeling Folder.....Measuring PowerPoint folder
4. UNLAUNCHED SKIMMERS MAY COME IN TODAY DURING RECESS AND LUNCH


Monday, November 21st
**Skimmer and Scaled Model grades have been added to Skyward, so please look yours over**
WORKDAY......PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
**EVERYONE WILL NEED THEIR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK TODAY**
1. Skimmers are yours....please take them out of your mailbox
2. Try the "Re-Take twice today in class.....ANY OTHER ATTEMPTS MUST BE DONE DURING RECESS AND LUNCH
-if you would like to study Test #1 answer key....please pick-up one @ my laptop
3. Notes....Metric Prefixes and Conversions
-This is what should be entered into your Engineering Notebook: Metric Notebook Entry
-can be found in my teachers folder....Measuring PowerPoints
-pickup an answer key when you have finished the practice problems
4. Try the "Metric Battleship - Game" below....this is what next week's quiz will be like
5.Assignment:Sketching Vocabulary words.....Handout 1.4....Use your "Quizlet" account in order to create your flashcards.....THIS IS DUE MONDAY WHEN WE COME BACK FROM BREAK
-Handout was given in class


Tuesday, November 22nd
**ALL GRADES HAVE BEEN POSTED TO SKYWARD....MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOURS**
**PLEASE HAVE OUT YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK**
1. Metric Review
-EVERYONE NEEDS TO PICK-UP THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TODAY:
-marker board, eraser, dry erase marker, and a calculator (ITEMS ARE FOUND ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROOM!!!!)
2. Finish your Metric Prefix/Conversion notes if you have not done so
-complete the practice problems in your engineering notebook.....check your answers with the key
3. "4" practice problems.....HAND-IN TO ME WHEN YOU ARE DONE
4. Metric Battleship (Round #1).....WIN ON THE HARD LEVEL AND EARN EXTRA CREDIT!!
5. 1.4 Sketching Key Terms....your Quizlet is due this coming Monday
6. TOMORROW IS A COMPLETE WORKDAY IN STEM


Wednesday, November 23rd
***RELEASE DAY.....HAPPY THANKSGIVING....ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!!!***
1. Today's schedule is on the front board
2. Look over the answer key for Metric Problems #2
3. 1.4 Key Terms Quizlet is due this Monday
4. Try the Metric Battleship game below


Monday, November 28th
**19 days until X-Mas break**
**EXTRA CREDIT SKIMMERS SHOULD BE LAUNCHED @ RECESS TODAY**
**If you are missing work, please come in during recess and lunch....so be sure to check Skyward**
1. Engineering Notebooks will be checked this Friday.....so please have the following completed by then: -Metric Notes
-One Point perspective drawings
-Two Point perspective drawings
2. Notes: 1.4.1 "Sketching Intro."....PLEASE SAVE ONTO YOUR FLASHDRIVE
-PowerPoint version.....Getting Started With Sketching - 1.4.1
-PDF version.....Getting Started With Sketching - 1.4.1
3. One Point & Two Point Perspective videos can be found in my teachers folder
-Read folder.....Design & Modeling....Sketching
-Teacher's sample copy.....Teacher Sample - One & Two Point
-ONE & TWO POINT SKETCHES ARE NOT HOMEWORK.....YOU WILL FINISH IN CLASS TOMORROW
4. Assignment: Please organize your flashdrive....be sure to create the necessary folders so that you can easily locate items.....I will be checking everyone's tomorrow!!!
5. Assignment: Finish your Quizlet review for 1.4 Key Terms
6. Assignment: 1.4 Key Term quiz is this Friday

Tuesday, November 29th
**Everyone needs a "BLUE PEN" & a "PENCIL"**
**There are Metric practice problems available by my laptop cart**
1. Achieve article for the week...."Dining with Designers"
-Complete the Pre-Article assignment before you read the article
2. Have your "Flashdrive" ready to show me today.....open it up and show me your folders
-example of how your flashdrive should be organized can be found on the front board
-PDF instructions for your flashdrive....What should be in your Flashdrive
3. Assignment:Finish One & Two Point perspective drawings in your engineering notebook
-both videos can be found in my teachers folder.....design and modeling....sketching assignments folder
4. Extra Credit: Place the city one point and/or two point drawing(s) in your Engineering Notebook


Wednesday, November 30th
**Quizlet grade & Flashdrive grade will be entered today!!!**
**Engineering Notebooks are due this Friday....please have the following completed:
(A) Metric Notes....(B) One Point Perspective Drawings....(C) Two Point Perspective Drawings
**EVERYONE NEEDS A PENCIL AND A RULER TODAY**
1. Quick Review....Do you know the different types of sketches
2. Practice Quiz.....One Point and Two Point
3. Finish your "Dining with Designers" paragraph
4. Complete the Achieve article...."Dining with Designers"....report scores to your ASP teacher
5. Assignment: Read thru 1.4.3 "Sketching Practice" and attempt the practice problems....this handout was given in class today
6. Assignment: Try the "Java Game - Flashcards" review....these will help for Friday's 1.4 Key Term Quiz
-PLEASE USE THE INTERNET "EXPLORER" IN ORDER TO LAUNCH ANY QUIZ ACTIVITY


Thursday, December 1st
**New grades are being entered today.....many of you are still missing your Quizlet and Flashdrive**
**EVERYONE NEEDS A RED, GREEN, AND BLUE COLORED PENCIL....THEY CAN BE FOUND IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM IN THE GREEN CONTAINERS**
1. How to sketch an isometric object.....REMEMBER, "ISO" MEANS EQUAL MEASURE
2. PowerPoint Notes: Understanding Isometric objects and how to convert to an Orthographic multiview sketch
-REMEMBER......All powerpoints can be found in my teachers folder....Design and Modeling.....Sketching Folder
3. Assignment: Worksheet.....Isometric Views to Orthographic Views
4. Assignment: Study for tomorrow's 1.4 Key Terms quiz.....USE THE 1.4 FLASHCARD REVIEW FOUND NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE


Friday, December 2nd
**Please turn-in your engineering notebook if it is completed**
**I am grading the following: (1) metric notes, (2) One-point, (3) Two-point**
1. Please log onto your computer and begin the 1.4 Key Terms Quiz
-secret word can be found on the front board
-you may take this quiz "3" times in class today
-retakes can only be taken during recess and lunch
2. Please check your most recent grade on Skyward.....I added your Quizlet and Flashdrive grade
3. 1.4.4 "Isometric view to Orthographic view" answer key can be found in my teachers folder....Design & Modeling.....Sketching Folder
4. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL PRACTICE WITH "ISOMETRIC VIEWS TO ORTHOGRAPHIC VIEWS", PLEASE PICK-UP AN ADDITIONAL SHEET FROM ME TODAY
5. Assignment:Video Assignment....pick-up the handout when you are ready
-watch the video entitled "Creating Orthographic projection from an Isometric view" and take notes......YOU MAY WANT TO SAVE THIS VIDEO TO YOUR FLASHDRIVE
-now, try the next "4" practice problems

Monday, December 5th
**Missing work list is up in the hallway...please come in during lunch and recess in order to get caught up**
**Many are missing "Quizlet" & "Flashdrive"....please come in during recess & lunch**
1. 1.4 Re-takes can be taken during recess and lunch
2. Drawing orthographic views (1.4.4) from isometric views....discuss together
3. Complete #2 - Isometric Objects - To Orthographic worksheet @ your computer
-start with the "TOP" view....then the "FRONT" view.....then the "RIGHT SIDE" view
-Answer Key (in my teacher folder): Please load and go thru the PowerPoint as your sketch....THIS IS GOOD PRACTICE
4. EXTRA PRACTICE: Isometric to Orthographic
5. Assignment: Sketching Test is this Thursday.....NOT ON THE COMPUTER
-Must be able to do the following:
*sketch a one-point & two point
*sketch a "3" cube high isometric.....with a 3D cut out on each level
*draw out an Orthographic view from an Isometric view
*draw out an Isometric view from an Orthographic view


Tuesday, December 6th
**Please be sure to check your most current grade on Skyward today.....your 1.4 Key Terms quiz grade was entered yesterday**
**Progress reports are due to the office this Thursday....SO PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO GET CAUGHT UP WITH ANY MISSING WORK/TESTS
1. Extra Practice answers.....Drawing Orthographic views from an isometric view
2. Handout: Creating Isometric views from Orthographic views.....THIS WILL BE COMPLETED TOMORROW DURING CLASS
3. Assignment: Sketching quiz is this Thursday
-Therefore, extra credit notebooks must be turned in before you take the test on Thursday
-make sure you have practiced with all the techniques that we have covered in class
-Test details found on the front board.....maybe take a picture


Wednesday, December 7th
**REMEMBER.....2ND QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS GO OUT TOMORROW....SO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR MISSING WORK OR TO TAKE ANY RETAKES**
1. Today is a full workday....Everyone needs to complete "Isometric views created from Orthographic views" today in class
2. Change....I have created an answer key for "STEP #2" problems....please open up the following PowerPoint....Answer Key - Isometric Shapes
-this can be found in my teachers folder....Design and Modeling.....Sketching folder
-attempt each puzzle and go thru the PowerPoint step by step
-make sure you have me come over to initial each completed puzzle
3. Please continue to work on Step 3 & 4 as I am moving about the room
4. Assignment: Sketching Test is tomorrow
-Test details are on the front board.....I HAVE EXTRA ISOMETRIC GRAPH PAPER AVAILABLE IF YOU WANT TO PRACTICE


Thursday, December 8th
**Your most recent Engineering Notebook grade has been added to Skyward (Metric Notes, One Point, & Two Point).....15 point grade**
**SKYWARD SHOULD BE UP TO DATE WITH ALL GRADES**
**REMEMBER....PROGRESS REPORTS WILL GO OUT TONIGHT!!!**
1. Please pick-up your graded Engineering Notebook....+ = 5 points....many of you earned some extra credit
2. Sketching Test....19 points
-everyone needs a pencil, an eraser, and a ruler
3. Notes: Dimensioning.....please pick-up the handout on my laptop cart when you are finished with the test
-if you would like the handout and video, they can be found in my teachers folder.....Design & Modeling.....Sketching folder
-THIS IS NOT AN ASSIGNMENT TO COMPLETE OUT OF CLASS.....YOU WILL HAVE TIME TOMORROW TO COMPLETE


Friday, December 9th
1. I have your tests back @ my laptop
-PLEASE TURN BACK IN.....THIS GRADE HAS NOT BEEN RECORDED YET
-re-takes can be taken during recess and lunch....STARTING TODAY
2. Workday.....Please complete the following today:
-First, finish the "Dimensioning Guidelines" video questions (should take 15 minutes)
-Secondly, complete the "Inventor - tutorial sheet (should take 10 minutes)
3. Assignment: 1.5 Production Key Terms
-pickup the handout and create a "Quizlet" review....must be completed by next Thursday
-1.5 vocabulary test will be next Friday


Monday, December 12th
**Any late work and retakes have been updated onto Skyward
1. Dimensioning Guidelines.....have out your notes
-THE FOLLOWING POWERPOINT CAN BE FOUND IN MY TEACHERS FOLDER....DESIGN AND MODELING.....SKETCHING FOLDER
-DIMENSIONING QUIZ IS THIS WEDNESDAY (10 PTS.).....STUDY YOUR EXAMPLES AND RULES
-PRACTICE QUIZ TOMORROW
2. Inventor Essentials Tutorial #2.....please have me check off Tutorial #1
-this video can be found in my teachers folder.....Design and Modeling.....Production folder
3. Assignment: 1.5 Key Terms....Quizlet is due this Thursday....The 1.5 quiz will be this Friday


Tuesday, December 13th
1. Please have out 1.5.2....discuss question #1
**Workday.....please complete the following in order**
2. Take the practice "Dimensioning Guidelines" quiz....look over the answer key after you submit (the answer key should come up with your score)
-secret word is on the front white board
3. Complete tutorial number 2
4. Complete tutorial number 3
5. Tutorial number 4 will show you how to submit your assignment into the dropbox
6. Work on your Quizlet
7. Assignment: Please look over your "Dimensioning Guideline" notes....QUIZ TOMORROW
8. Assignment: 1.5 Key Terms quiz is this Friday.....Look over the 1.5 Key Term Java game located @ the bottom of this page.....THESE ARE THE IMAGES THAT WILL BE USED ON FRIDAY'S TEST


Wednesday, December 14th
**EARLY RELEASE.....12:45**
Workday....Please complete the following in order
1. Take the "Dimensioning Guidelines - Final Test".....you may take this test "3" times today.....I HOPE YOU STUDIED YOUR 1.4.5 DIMENSIONING GUIDELINE NOTES
-secret word is on the front white board
-If you were absent yesterday or did not take the "Dimensioning Guidelines - Practice Test", please do so before you take the "Final Test"
2. Complete tutorial #3....SKIP AHEAD TO THE 16:03 MARK AND BEGIN SKETCHING
3. Now, complete tutorial #4
4. Extra Practice
-pickup the handout when you are ready


Thursday, December 15th
**Dimensioning Guidelines Test grades will be entered after school today....SO PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU NEED TO RE-TAKE THE TEST
1. Inventor discussion....IMPORTANT ITEMS TO ADDRESS
2. Complete tutorial #3 & #4....I SHOULD HAVE YOUR ASSIGNMENT IN THE DROPBOX BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY
-PLEASE SKIP AHEAD TO THE 16:03 MARK ON TUTORIAL #3
3. 1.5.2 should now also be completed.....make sure I initial your packet
4. Pick-up 1.5.4....read thru and open up a new "ipt" file and begin sketching
5. Assingment:Show me your 1.5 Quizlet tomorrow
6. Assignment:1.5 Key Terms quiz is tomorrow
7. Free Inventor - Professional 2016 download link can be found below
-You will need to check with the system requirements and than create an account before you begin the download.....THAN YOU MAY BEGIN BUILDING!!!


Friday, December 16th
**Grades have been updated....you may want to check your latest scores**
Workday.....PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IN ORDER
1. Take the 1.5 Key Terms quiz.....secret word is on the board.....you may take this quiz "3" times today during class
2. Show me your 1.5 Quizlet
3. Complete 1.5.2 & submit your "Geometric Constraints" assignment as a "WORD" document into the correct dropbox folder
4. 1.5.4 "Sketch Cube"....video tutorial can be found in my teachers folder....Design and Modeling....Production Folder
5. Extra Practice Problems....working with "EXTRUSIONS"


Monday, December 19th
**1.5 Key Terms quiz can be re-taken during recess and lunch**
**Geometric Constraints assignment will be put into the grade book by the end of the day.....PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT A WORD DOCUMENT INTO THE CORRECT DROP BOX**
1. 1.5.4 "Sketch Cube" assignment.....Tutorial can be found in the Production Folder
2. This assignment should be completed by the end of class tomorrow
3. Extra Credit: Creating your own image
-Use the colored blocks to create an Isometric object.....YOU ARE REQUIRED TO USE ONE BLOCK WITH HOLES ALREADY DRILLED
-Sketch the object on Isometric graph paper
-Create a "Top", "Front", and "Right Side" view on regular "2D" graph paper
-Now, correctly dimension your views....USE A DIAL CALIPER IN ORDER TO MAKE PRECISE AND ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS
-Finally, use your orthographic measurements in order to create an "ipt" file for object
4. Assignment: Finish "Geometric Constraints" and "1.5.4 - Sketch Cube" by this Thursday....1.5.2 Inventor Quiz this Thursday


Tuesday, December 20th
**Grades have been posted to Skyward**
**ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4TH IN ORDER FOR YOU TO PAR TAKE IN THE DANCE.....THAT INCLUDES "12" PASSING ACHIEVES.....MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
1. NO QUIZ THIS THURSDAY
2. Complete "Geometric Constraints" and place into the dropbox
3. Complete 1.5.4 - Sketch Cube and place into the dropbox
4. EXTRA CREDIT.....SEE ME TODAY


Wednesday, December 21st
1. Everyone should have "Geometric Constraints" completed and turned into the dropbox
2. 1.5.4 - Sketch Cube....must be completed by tomorrow
3. EXTRA CREDIT.....IT IS EASY


Thursday, December 22nd
**Make sure the following two projects have been completed and placed in the correct dropbox**
1. Geometric Constraints
2. 1.5.4 - Sketch Cube


Friday, December 23rd
NO SCHOOL.....X-MAS BREAK BEGINS....SEE EVERYONE ON JAN 2ND


Monday, January 2nd
NO SCHOOL....LAST DAY OF X-MAS BREAK


Tuesday, January 3rd
NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER


Wednesday, January 4th
**ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS/QUIZZES MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY**
**REMEMBER, WE WILL BE HAVING A "STEM - PLTW" PRESENTATION FOR YOUR FAMILY**
1. You will definitely want to check your current grade on Skyward today
-Geometric Constraints & Sketch Cube should only be worked on during ASP, lunch, and recess
2. What needs to be accomplished by the end of January:
-Bracket project (2 1/2 days of work)
-Pegboard project (4 days of work)
-Playground project (7 days of work)
3. Bracket expectations.....REFER TO THE HANDOUT PROVIDED IN CLASS
-ARE YOU LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3?????
4. If you finish early, please continue to work on the "Tetris - Puzzle Project"


Thursday, January 5th
Workday.....1.5.6 Bracket
1. Which level did you chose? It is okay to go back and look over the video tutorial
2. If you finish early, watch the video tutorial on how to place a decal on part
-this tutorial can be found in the "production folder"


Friday, January 6th
**AFTERNOON DANCE STARTS @ 1:30.....MISSING WORK STUDENTS PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR ASSIGNED ROOM**
1. 1.5.6 Bracket should be completed today during class
2. Expectations for printing....Refer to the handout given
3. Work on the extra credit....Puzzle Cube
-everyone will learn how to assemble parts together next week


Monday, January 9th
**1.5.6 Bracket assignments must be worked on during ASP, recess, and/or your lunch time
-Please print to the.....SHM - OKI -C81C - W121
-Having printing issues....you may have to turn the printer "off" and then back "on"
-ALSO, BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON EACH PAGE THAT YOU ARE PRINTING
1. Pegboard Expectations
-Please refer to the handout provided
2. Save your "ipt" files properly and in the same location is crucial when attempting to create an "iam" file
-PLEASE CREATE A "PEGBOARD TOY" FOLDER IN YOUR "INVENTOR" FOLDER
3. Worktime......This is a "4" day build.....MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!


Tuesday, January 10th
**Please make arrangements to come in if you are ON THE MISSING WORK LIST**
1. Engineering Notebooks will be graded tomorrow.....PLEASE PRINT OUT YOUR PICTURES FOR YOUR BRACKET DIMENSIONS.....REFER TO THE HANDOUT GIVEN IN CLASS OR MY ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK
2. Worktime......ONLY ON THE PEGBOARD!!!!
-lets look @ page "8" together.....WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO?????
3. Tomorrow is an early release.....we will complete an Achieve during class


Wednesday, January 11th
**Early Release....12:45*
Today's Schedule:
1st period: 8:00 - 8:25
2nd period: 8:27 - 8:52
3rd period: 8:56 - 9:27
4th period: 9:29 - 9:59
5th period: 10:01 - 10:31
7th period: 10:33 - 11:03
8th period: 11:05 - 11:35
9th period: 11:37 - 12:08
LUNCH.....12:10 - 12:30
BUS DISMISSED @ 12:38......CAR/WALKERS @ 12:45
1. Achieve Today....Printing Sheets of Light
2. If you finish early, please continue to work on your Pegboard Toy


Thursday, January 12th
**Please make arrangements to come in if you have fallen behind....Thank you**
1. Please have your 1.5.5 Pegboard Packet out @ your desk before you begin working
2. Workday....Pegboard Toy
-You should be ready to start the "Mallet Head" & "Handle" tomorrow


Friday, January 13th
**THE PRINTER SHOULD BE WORKING PROPERLY NOW!!!!**
**Please make arrangements to come in if you have fallen behind....Thank you**
1. Workday......All the "Parts - ipt" files and "Assembly - iam" files should be completed by the end of the day
-Refer to yesterday's handout when you are constraining the Mallet head and handle
2. On Monday, I would like for everyone to start their first "Presentation - ipn" file


Monday, January 16th
NO SCHOOL......DUE TO INCLEMENT weather


Tuesday, January 17th
NO SCHOOL......DUE TO INCLEMENT weather


Wednesday, January 18th
NO SCHOOL......DUE TO INCLEMENT weather


Thursday, January 19th
**The 2nd Quarter ends tomorrow....Jan 20th**
**1.5.6 Bracket grades have been entered.....PLEASE CHECK SKYWARD**
**Please pick-up your graded Engineering Notebooks....If you received a "+" that equals a 20 out of 20
**You still have to turn the printer off and then back on in order to print**
1. Workday......Finish the Mallet Head and Handle......please look over what must be printed and placed into your engineering notebook
-tomorrow is the last day to work on your Pegboard project
-Engineering notebook sample to refer to:
Pegboard Printed Pictures (Teacher Sample)
2. I would like to start the "Playground" project Monday.....so be thinking about whom you would like to work with.....GROUPS OF "3" ARE PERFECT
3. IF YOU FINISH EARLY, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WORK ON THE "PUZZLE CUBE" PROJECT....YOU NOW KNOW HOW TO ASSEMBLE


Friday, January 20th
**Today is the end of the 2nd Quarter**
1. Today is the last day to work on the "Pegboard" project
-Please use the link provided yesterday if you can not remember what to print
2. If you are interested, IF HAVE PLACED A "PRESENTATIONS - ipn" VIDEO TUTORIAL IN MY TEACHERS FOLDER.....INVENTOR....PEGBOARD
3. If you are finished, please work on the "Puzzle Cube"
-make sure you have build puzzle #5
-know how you put it together
-create "3" orthographic views for each piece (no need to duplicate)
-now, create each of those shapes on inventor
-next, create an "Assembly - iam" file and constrain the pieces
My Quia activities and quizzes
Vex Robotic Safety Test
https://www.quia.com/quiz/5224691.html
2.2 Automation and Robotics
https://www.quia.com/quiz/5266233.html
2.3 - Automated Systems Vocabulary Quiz
https://www.quia.com/quiz/5336626.html
Useful links
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