December 7
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Towers (due)
Finish windmill project w/ extra time
Mod 3:
Windmills (due Tomorrow)
December 8
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Tower project DUE!!!
Begin Bridge research
Mod 3:
Forces lab online
December 9
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Finish Bridge Research
Begin Bridge Design
Mod 3:
Tower DPS
Forces lab due!!!
December 10
All mods: Building Big! Bridges Video and Worksheet
December 11
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Work on Bridge Design/Sketches and Budget.
Begin Presentations
Mod 3:
Tower Due!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Week of Nov 3- Dec 4
November 30
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
1. Begin Forces Within Structures lab
Mod 3:
Energy Packet, p. 1-3
Energy Interactives - Record scores for Technical Trivia and Results of Career Quiz
December 1
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
1. Forces Within Structures lab
Mod 3:
Energy Packet Due!
Timeline Trivia Timeline
December 2
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Tower DPS
Forces Within Structures lab due!!!
Mod 3:
Complete Timeline Trivia
Alternative Energy Tree Alternative Energy Issue Tree
December 3
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Towers
Mod 3:
Windmills
December 4
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Ship the Chip – complete!!!
Towers (due Monday)
Mod 3:
Ship the Chip – complete!!
Windmills (due Monday)
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
1. Begin Forces Within Structures lab
Mod 3:
Energy Packet, p. 1-3
Energy Interactives - Record scores for Technical Trivia and Results of Career Quiz
December 1
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
1. Forces Within Structures lab
Mod 3:
Energy Packet Due!
Timeline Trivia Timeline
December 2
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Tower DPS
Forces Within Structures lab due!!!
Mod 3:
Complete Timeline Trivia
Alternative Energy Tree Alternative Energy Issue Tree
December 3
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Towers
Mod 3:
Windmills
December 4
Mods 2, 4, 6/7 and 11
Ship the Chip – complete!!!
Towers (due Monday)
Mod 3:
Ship the Chip – complete!!
Windmills (due Monday)
Monday, November 23, 2009
Week of Nov. 23-25
November 23
Mods 2, 3, 4
Have sketches approved
Build/Test
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Energy Idea Trees due!!
Windmill Activity
November 24
Mods 2, 3, 4
1. Test maglevs…DUE TOMORROW!!
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Windmills…DUE TOMORROW!!
November 25
Mods 2, 3, 4
Complete Maglev
Complete Ship the Chip
Both Assignments DUE!!
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Complete Windmills
Complete Ship the Chip
Both Assignments DUE!!
Mods 2, 3, 4
Have sketches approved
Build/Test
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Energy Idea Trees due!!
Windmill Activity
November 24
Mods 2, 3, 4
1. Test maglevs…DUE TOMORROW!!
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Windmills…DUE TOMORROW!!
November 25
Mods 2, 3, 4
Complete Maglev
Complete Ship the Chip
Both Assignments DUE!!
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Complete Windmills
Complete Ship the Chip
Both Assignments DUE!!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Week of Nov. 16-20
November 16
Quiz (Make-ups)
Present “Garbage In/Garbage Out”
Ship the Chip
November 17
Ship the Chip packages will be due tomorrow at the end of the day.
November 18
Chip packages must be completed and delivered to Mrs. Hrdina by the end of the day today.
November 19-20
Mods 2, 3 and 4:
MagLev Webquest/Videos
Project Guidelines
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Energy Packet
Energy Interactives - Record scores for Technical Trivia and Results of Career Quiz
Timeline and Alternative Energy Issue Tree
Windmill Models
Quiz (Make-ups)
Present “Garbage In/Garbage Out”
Ship the Chip
November 17
Ship the Chip packages will be due tomorrow at the end of the day.
November 18
Chip packages must be completed and delivered to Mrs. Hrdina by the end of the day today.
November 19-20
Mods 2, 3 and 4:
MagLev Webquest/Videos
Project Guidelines
Mods 6/7 and 11:
Energy Packet
Energy Interactives - Record scores for Technical Trivia and Results of Career Quiz
Timeline and Alternative Energy Issue Tree
Windmill Models
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Week of Nov. 9-13
Monday- Tuesday - Wednesday
Teams will be conducting research and creating presentations for Garbage In/Garbage Out. Click Here for Project Guidelines.
Thursday - Friday
Teams will present their Garbage In/Garbage Out Team work. (2-3 Teams per day)
Begin Ship the Chip challenge
Teams will be conducting research and creating presentations for Garbage In/Garbage Out. Click Here for Project Guidelines.
Thursday - Friday
Teams will present their Garbage In/Garbage Out Team work. (2-3 Teams per day)
Begin Ship the Chip challenge
Friday, October 30, 2009
November 2-6
November 2
Maze Development – DUE TODAY!!!
~~Test with me before
the end
of mod~~
November 3
Ethics in Technology
Read pp. 66-69
Complete Section 3 Assessment
All Questions + Critical Thinking and Quick Activity
3. Finish Maze, if necessary
November 4
Digital Dumping Ground
Video and Worksheets
November 5
Finish Digital Dumping Ground
Garbage In/Garbage Out Webquest:
Click Here for Project Instructions
November 6
Garbage In/Garbage Out Webquest
Team Presentations Due Tuesday Nov. 10th
Maze Development – DUE TODAY!!!
~~Test with me before
the end
of mod~~
November 3
Ethics in Technology
Read pp. 66-69
Complete Section 3 Assessment
All Questions + Critical Thinking and Quick Activity
3. Finish Maze, if necessary
November 4
Digital Dumping Ground
Video and Worksheets
November 5
Finish Digital Dumping Ground
Garbage In/Garbage Out Webquest:
Click Here for Project Instructions
November 6
Garbage In/Garbage Out Webquest
Team Presentations Due Tuesday Nov. 10th
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Week of October 26-30
October 26
Folder Cleanout
Systems vocab and notes
Cereal Box DPS
October 27
Textbook chapter 6
Read Sections 1 and 2, Complete Section 2 Assessment
End of Chapter Review (1-3) and Critical Thinking (1-2)
October 28
Systems Diagrams practice
Review Text assignment
Maze sketches
October 29 - 30
Approve sketches
Maze Development
Cereal Box Mazes Due Monday Nov. 2!!!
Folder Cleanout
Systems vocab and notes
Cereal Box DPS
October 27
Textbook chapter 6
Read Sections 1 and 2, Complete Section 2 Assessment
End of Chapter Review (1-3) and Critical Thinking (1-2)
October 28
Systems Diagrams practice
Review Text assignment
Maze sketches
October 29 - 30
Approve sketches
Maze Development
Cereal Box Mazes Due Monday Nov. 2!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Week of October 19-21
October 19
Quarterly Writing Assessment – No Talking!!!
You may use any information in your folder as a resource.
Complete Vocab when finished!
October 20 On the Moon
Vocab check (15 pts)
Complete Big Game Fishing
What kind of tasks might astronauts on the moon use cranes for?
What force was acting on the crane and how did the crane’s design overcome this force?
Would it be easier to lift an object on Earth or the Moon? Why?
Which 3 simple machines does the crane use?
October 21 On the Moon
Rocket Designers:
Design models
Test 2 times
DPS
Others:
Take Off packet
Science of Flight video
Quarterly Writing Assessment – No Talking!!!
You may use any information in your folder as a resource.
Complete Vocab when finished!
October 20 On the Moon
Vocab check (15 pts)
Complete Big Game Fishing
What kind of tasks might astronauts on the moon use cranes for?
What force was acting on the crane and how did the crane’s design overcome this force?
Would it be easier to lift an object on Earth or the Moon? Why?
Which 3 simple machines does the crane use?
October 21 On the Moon
Rocket Designers:
Design models
Test 2 times
DPS
Others:
Take Off packet
Science of Flight video
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 12-16
October 12
Touchdown lab!
Step 8 Questions:
What forces affected your lander as it fell?
Your first idea rarely works out perfectly. How does testing help you improve your design?
The moon is covered in a thick layer of dust. How might this be an advantage? A disadvantage?
Where/when are potential and kinetic energy acting on your lander?
October 13 On the Moon
Complete and Turn in Touchdown labs!
These people may not move on until they see me:
October 14 On the Moon
The Rockets video/wrksht
Roving on the Moon
Start DPS
Build
October 15 On the Moon
Build
Test Lunar Rovers
Step 8 Questions:
How did friction affect you rover?
How did the rover use potential and kinetic energy?
Read the story on pg. 9 about rover wheels. What does it make you think about designing wheels for use on the moon?
October 16 On the Moon
Complete DPS- Turn in
Big Game Fishing lab (Lunar Crane)
You must unbuild at the end of each mod
Write your kit number on your lab sheets!!
Touchdown lab!
Step 8 Questions:
What forces affected your lander as it fell?
Your first idea rarely works out perfectly. How does testing help you improve your design?
The moon is covered in a thick layer of dust. How might this be an advantage? A disadvantage?
Where/when are potential and kinetic energy acting on your lander?
October 13 On the Moon
Complete and Turn in Touchdown labs!
These people may not move on until they see me:
October 14 On the Moon
The Rockets video/wrksht
Roving on the Moon
Start DPS
Build
October 15 On the Moon
Build
Test Lunar Rovers
Step 8 Questions:
How did friction affect you rover?
How did the rover use potential and kinetic energy?
Read the story on pg. 9 about rover wheels. What does it make you think about designing wheels for use on the moon?
October 16 On the Moon
Complete DPS- Turn in
Big Game Fishing lab (Lunar Crane)
You must unbuild at the end of each mod
Write your kit number on your lab sheets!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Week of October 5-9
World Space Week
October 5, 2009
On the Moon
How Its Made Podcast: satellites
Design Squad
Design Process Steps (DPS) quiz
This Sunday was the anniversary of an important time in space travel. What was the event? Be the first to raise your hand, win 10 points xtra credit!!!
October 6, 2009
On the Moon
Finish Design Squad and DPS
On the Moon Challenge sheets
Start Launch It! lab
October 7, 2009
On the Moon
History of Space Flight video/wksheet
Vocab
Finish Launch It! Lab
October 8, 2009
On the Moon
Launch It! Lab due
The Rockets video and worksheet
Begin Touchdown! lab
October 9, 2009
On the Moon
NASA LCross webcast and notes
Finish Touchdown! lab
October 5, 2009
On the Moon
How Its Made Podcast: satellites
Design Squad
Design Process Steps (DPS) quiz
This Sunday was the anniversary of an important time in space travel. What was the event? Be the first to raise your hand, win 10 points xtra credit!!!
October 6, 2009
On the Moon
Finish Design Squad and DPS
On the Moon Challenge sheets
Start Launch It! lab
October 7, 2009
On the Moon
History of Space Flight video/wksheet
Vocab
Finish Launch It! Lab
October 8, 2009
On the Moon
Launch It! Lab due
The Rockets video and worksheet
Begin Touchdown! lab
October 9, 2009
On the Moon
NASA LCross webcast and notes
Finish Touchdown! lab
Week of September 28- Oct 2, 2009
September 28, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Define the Challenge
Clarify Specifications and Constraints (vocab)
Begin Research and Investigate
Vocab:
Specifications: the performance requirements that a design solution must fulfill
Constraints: the limits imposed on a design solution
September 29, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Strap Stress
Textbook Chapter 4
Generate Alternatives
Choose and Justify
Start Final Prototype Sketch (to scale)
September 30, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
DPS Steps # 3 - 5
Begin Prototype Sketch (Rendered)
Begin Advertising Test
Mod 2 only: Materials Costs X-tra credit
October 1, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Ads Due tomorrow
Presentations Begin Tomorrow
October 2, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Group Presentations
Complete Questions on P.2 (Quiz grade)
Complete Vocab and any other missing pages.
Turn in Backpack Packets
This Sunday is the anniversary of an important time in space travel. What was the event? Be the first to raise your hand on Monday, win 10 points xtra credit!!!
The Backpack Challenge
Define the Challenge
Clarify Specifications and Constraints (vocab)
Begin Research and Investigate
Vocab:
Specifications: the performance requirements that a design solution must fulfill
Constraints: the limits imposed on a design solution
September 29, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Strap Stress
Textbook Chapter 4
Generate Alternatives
Choose and Justify
Start Final Prototype Sketch (to scale)
September 30, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
DPS Steps # 3 - 5
Begin Prototype Sketch (Rendered)
Begin Advertising Test
Mod 2 only: Materials Costs X-tra credit
October 1, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Ads Due tomorrow
Presentations Begin Tomorrow
October 2, 2009
The Backpack Challenge
Group Presentations
Complete Questions on P.2 (Quiz grade)
Complete Vocab and any other missing pages.
Turn in Backpack Packets
This Sunday is the anniversary of an important time in space travel. What was the event? Be the first to raise your hand on Monday, win 10 points xtra credit!!!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Week of September 14-18
Monday:
This week we start a 2-week project on The Inventors Hall of Fame.
Today we will discuss the project, choose activities, begin vocab and
have a powerpoint on How-To Use Powerpoint!
Tuesday - Friday:
Computer lab, research and powerpoint.
Powerpoint Notes collected (5pts)
Powerpoint due on Friday, saved to the G>Teachers>vhrdina>your mod
file pathway (80 pts)
Friday, Sept. 18
Begin Level 2 Activity that you chose.
Vocab collected (5 pts)
This week we start a 2-week project on The Inventors Hall of Fame.
Today we will discuss the project, choose activities, begin vocab and
have a powerpoint on How-To Use Powerpoint!
Tuesday - Friday:
Computer lab, research and powerpoint.
Powerpoint Notes collected (5pts)
Powerpoint due on Friday, saved to the G>Teachers>vhrdina>your mod
file pathway (80 pts)
Friday, Sept. 18
Begin Level 2 Activity that you chose.
Vocab collected (5 pts)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Week of September 8-11
September 8, 2009
Hang in There Lab Due
Finish Charts and Questions
September 9, 2009
Vocab- Engineering/Design
Measuring Practice 1-18
Egypt video
Mod 11: Lego Project
September 10, 2009
Measuring Practice 19-33
Finish Egypt Video
Scaling the Pyramid
“Khafre”
September 11, 2009
Quiz Week 3
How It’s Made
Scaling the Pyramid
“Menkaure”
Hang in There Lab Due
Finish Charts and Questions
September 9, 2009
Vocab- Engineering/Design
Measuring Practice 1-18
Egypt video
Mod 11: Lego Project
September 10, 2009
Measuring Practice 19-33
Finish Egypt Video
Scaling the Pyramid
“Khafre”
September 11, 2009
Quiz Week 3
How It’s Made
Scaling the Pyramid
“Menkaure”
Monday, August 31, 2009
Week of August 31-Sept 4
August 31, 2009
Measurement Pretest
Vocab Worksheet
Incan Bridge video (1st half)
September 1, 2009
The Big Inch
Vocab Word Map
Inca Video pt. 2
September 2, 2009
Line Segments 1-10
Hang in There Lab
September 3, 2009
Line Segments 11-20
Hang in There Lab
Finish Charts and Questions
September 4, 2009
Quiz Week 2
How It’s Made podcast
Hang in There Lab Due
Finish Charts and Questions
Measurement Pretest
Vocab Worksheet
Incan Bridge video (1st half)
September 1, 2009
The Big Inch
Vocab Word Map
Inca Video pt. 2
September 2, 2009
Line Segments 1-10
Hang in There Lab
September 3, 2009
Line Segments 11-20
Hang in There Lab
Finish Charts and Questions
September 4, 2009
Quiz Week 2
How It’s Made podcast
Hang in There Lab Due
Finish Charts and Questions
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Week of April 13-17, 2009
April 13, 2009
Agenda:
Quiz over Systems Process
Vocab- Manufacturing
Chapter 7: p. 158 (1-3), p. 166 (1-3), p. 167 (1-3)
Crosstech
April 14, 2009
Agenda:
Finish Monday’s assignments
What’s Inside? Articles
Hard Times worksheet
April 15, 2009
Agenda:
Boats That Float challenge
DPS
Graph Best Teams
April 16, 2009
Agenda:
Manufacturing Notes- Venn Diagram
Chapter 8 p. 196 (1-4) and CT #1-2
Minerals Worksheet
"Made In…" Homework (yes, homework)
April 17, 2009
Agenda:
"Made In…" Map assignment
Product Evaluation or Letter of Complaint
Monday- Quiz over Materials and Manufacturing
Agenda:
Quiz over Systems Process
Vocab- Manufacturing
Chapter 7: p. 158 (1-3), p. 166 (1-3), p. 167 (1-3)
Crosstech
April 14, 2009
Agenda:
Finish Monday’s assignments
What’s Inside? Articles
Hard Times worksheet
April 15, 2009
Agenda:
Boats That Float challenge
DPS
Graph Best Teams
April 16, 2009
Agenda:
Manufacturing Notes- Venn Diagram
Chapter 8 p. 196 (1-4) and CT #1-2
Minerals Worksheet
"Made In…" Homework (yes, homework)
April 17, 2009
Agenda:
"Made In…" Map assignment
Product Evaluation or Letter of Complaint
Monday- Quiz over Materials and Manufacturing
Monday, April 6, 2009
Week of April 6-9, 2009
April 6, 2009
Agenda:
Quiz over Design Process Steps
Vocab- Closed Loop System (p.539)
Parts of a System Notes
Matching Worksheet
April 7, 2009
Agenda:
Finish Monday’s in-class assignments
Chapter 6 Crossword
Chapter 6 Section 1
April 8, 2009
Agenda:
Open/Closed Systems Notes
Team Activity
Create 3 Systems Diagrams
All Chapter 6 work due to move on to challenge!!!
April 9, 2009
Agenda:
Flinker Challenge
OR
Finish Chapter 6 Assignments
Agenda:
Quiz over Design Process Steps
Vocab- Closed Loop System (p.539)
Parts of a System Notes
Matching Worksheet
April 7, 2009
Agenda:
Finish Monday’s in-class assignments
Chapter 6 Crossword
Chapter 6 Section 1
April 8, 2009
Agenda:
Open/Closed Systems Notes
Team Activity
Create 3 Systems Diagrams
All Chapter 6 work due to move on to challenge!!!
April 9, 2009
Agenda:
Flinker Challenge
OR
Finish Chapter 6 Assignments
Friday, April 3, 2009
Week of March 30-April 3
March 30, 2009
Agenda:
1. Vocab – Design Process
2. Crosstech Chapter 3
3. Chapter 3, Section 1 (p. 60)
March 31, 2009
Agenda:
DPS sheet notes
Team Brainstorming
Finish Chapter 3 Section 1
April 1, 2009
Agenda:
Finish any work Monday-Wednesday
Flowchart Project
Candy Bar presentations
DPS Flowchart
100 points- due Friday
All 8 Steps listed…25 points
Picture representing each …. 25 points
Arrows/Color … 25 points
Neatness/Effort/Shows Understanding…25 points
April 2, 2009
Agenda:
Building Big video & notes (use back of assignment sheet)
Flowchart project
All Chapter 3 works due tomorrow to move on to Challenge!!
April 3, 2009
Agenda:
Turn in all Chapter 3 work – stapled to assignment sheet
2. World’s Tallest Golf Tee challenge – only if all other work completed
Design Process Steps quiz Monday
Informed Design – The Design Process Steps
Design Challenge: What are you supposed to do?
Specifications: The requirements for the project (clues: must); the grading criteria
Constraints: The rules, what you cannot do on the project, when its due, any other limited resource
Research and Investigate: Where did you get your background information to do this project?
Back side (DPS)
Generate Alternative Solutions: Attach any and all sketches including the approved, final sketch.
Choose and Justify: Explain to Mrs. H why the solution you chose was the best (initials).
Develop the Prototype: Build
Test and Evaluate: Data, Label and Calculation for each (number of tests may differ)
Redesign with Modifications: EXPLAIN your results, list what would have made it better. There is no perfect solution so there must always be modifications or improvements listed.
Communicate: Will differ based on project.
Team Brainstorming Activity
Develop an idea for a new candy bar!
It must have a new, unique flavor, name and ingredients
Brainstorm at least 4 alternative designs and select 1 optimal design to present to the class.
(15 minutes)
Agenda:
1. Vocab – Design Process
2. Crosstech Chapter 3
3. Chapter 3, Section 1 (p. 60)
March 31, 2009
Agenda:
DPS sheet notes
Team Brainstorming
Finish Chapter 3 Section 1
April 1, 2009
Agenda:
Finish any work Monday-Wednesday
Flowchart Project
Candy Bar presentations
DPS Flowchart
100 points- due Friday
All 8 Steps listed…25 points
Picture representing each …. 25 points
Arrows/Color … 25 points
Neatness/Effort/Shows Understanding…25 points
April 2, 2009
Agenda:
Building Big video & notes (use back of assignment sheet)
Flowchart project
All Chapter 3 works due tomorrow to move on to Challenge!!
April 3, 2009
Agenda:
Turn in all Chapter 3 work – stapled to assignment sheet
2. World’s Tallest Golf Tee challenge – only if all other work completed
Design Process Steps quiz Monday
Informed Design – The Design Process Steps
Design Challenge: What are you supposed to do?
Specifications: The requirements for the project (clues: must); the grading criteria
Constraints: The rules, what you cannot do on the project, when its due, any other limited resource
Research and Investigate: Where did you get your background information to do this project?
Back side (DPS)
Generate Alternative Solutions: Attach any and all sketches including the approved, final sketch.
Choose and Justify: Explain to Mrs. H why the solution you chose was the best (initials).
Develop the Prototype: Build
Test and Evaluate: Data, Label and Calculation for each (number of tests may differ)
Redesign with Modifications: EXPLAIN your results, list what would have made it better. There is no perfect solution so there must always be modifications or improvements listed.
Communicate: Will differ based on project.
Team Brainstorming Activity
Develop an idea for a new candy bar!
It must have a new, unique flavor, name and ingredients
Brainstorm at least 4 alternative designs and select 1 optimal design to present to the class.
(15 minutes)
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