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Week of 2/13/12 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (2/13 and 2/14):
- Make sure your Engineering notebooks are assembled and complete.
- If you didn't finish your five shapes in Inventor, you should do that first.
- Today, I would like you to use what you have learned in Inventor to create a 3D object of your own.
- When you're finished, please go HERE and post a reply in our blog. Then you'll have free time.
- You will be going over your notes with me today.
Wednesday and Thursday (2/15 and 2/16):
- Create pegboard in Inventor
Friday (2/17):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (2/13 and 2/14):
- I would like you to watch Honda - Field of Dreams in your Instructional Videos folder --> Robotics
- For our next activity, we will be creating a Rube Goldberg contraption.
- I will show you a cool example of Rube Goldberg's idea in action iwth a Honda commercial. Then I'll show you some examples of completed projects, like the one we will be doing.
- Then, I would like you to do this interactivity. Please do the tool shed last, and show me your score when you've finished.
Wednesday and Thursday (2/15 and 2/16):
- Simple Machines - complete 5 questions about simple machines
- We will organize into groups for the Rube Goldberg project and begin planning
Friday (2/17):
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Week of 2/6/12 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (2/6 and 2/7):
- Many inventions are discovered accidentally. Today we will research some interesting facts surrounding this fact.
- Open Project 1.1.3b STEM Investigation
- Note that you have a choice of an A, B, or C on this assignment. Check instructions on your worksheet for information.
- 3 of these for an A!
(video list here)
- Optional homework:
Complete extra reflections beyond those you did in class. (Use the links above to print extra worksheets and access the videos.
Wednesday and Thursday (2/8 and 2/9):
- Begin learning our 3D modeling software. (That means soon we'll be creating a model of our product to machine in the woods shop!) Yeaaaa!
- When you're finished, please go HERE and post a reply in our blog.
- If you do not finish your Inventor assignment in time to post a reply in the blog, please do it tonight from home. You can just come here to www.marshallteched.com to get the link again.
Friday (2/10):
- Make sure your Engineering notebooks are assembled and complete.
- If you didn't finish your five shapes in Inventor, you should do that today.
- When you're finished, please go HERE and post a reply in our blog. Then you'll have free time.
- You will be going over your notes with me today.
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (2/6 and 2/7):
- Presentations - Robotics Research
- You will be asked to complete three reflection questions from your worksheet after presentations are complete, so you may want to jot down some notes during the presentations.
Wednesday and Thursday (2/8 and 2/9):
Friday (2/10):
- Complete the three reflection questions on your presentation guide, by going to Blogger and posting a reply to my questions posted HERE. Please follow the instructions on that page for setting up your school Blogger account.
- If you do not finish your blog entry in class today, please do it tonight from home. You can just come here to www.marshallteched.com to get the link again.
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Week of 1/30/11-2/3/12 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/30 and 1/31):
Wednesday and Thursday (2/1 and 2/2):
- Research Engineering Careers. Open this document, and click on the links to each career path in Engineering.
- Once you click on the link, you will be asked to log in. Use your school username and password.
- Describe the job of each type of engineer on your worksheet.
Friday (2/3):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/30 and 1/31):
Wednesday and Thursday (2/1 and 2/2):
- Continue your research and presentation. Be prepared tol present Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Friday (2/3):
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Week of 1/23/12 |
7th Grade
Monday (1/23):
Tuesday and Wednesday (1/24 and 1/25):
- Attendance
- Class Introduction and Overview
- Please bring a 3-ring binder by next week
- Seating arrangement
Thursday and Friday (1/26 and 1/27):
- IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, PLEASE BRING A 3-RING BINDER YOU WILL LEAVE HERE. THIS WILL BE YOUR ENGINEERING NOTEBOOK.
- Please watch the video: Did You Know? by following the following path to the video:
Start --> Programs --> Instructional Videos --> Others
- Then, in the same "Others" folder, please find a folder called "What is Engineering." Complete the handout as you watch my video demonstration.
- Mr. Berg will collect your worksheet. If you brought your 3-ring binder, you may also turn it in to Mr. Berg, and I will have it for you next class.
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday (1/23):
Tuesday and Wednesday (1/24 and 1/25):
- Create notepad document after my instruction. There is a video tutorial in the Instructional Videos folder, inside Others --> Creating Notepads
- Print ONE to check for appropriate transparency.
- When you're satisfied with your notepad document, print 25 more and store them in your binder (but don't punch them).
Thursday and Friday (1/26 and 1/27):
- Create notepads from printed documents
- Please remember to just print one copy to see if your background is faded enough, and that your graphic is evenly placed in the four quartiles of the document.
- Then remove your lines, and print 25 pages.
- Mr. Berg will help you at the cutter. You will cut and stack your 25 pages so that you have a total of 100 notepad sheets.
- Stack your notepad sheets together as you would like them glued, and give them to Mr. Berg.
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Week of 1/16/12 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/16 and 1/17):
- Today we are making notepads, making good use of our recycled paper.
Wednesday and Thursday (1/18 and 1/19):
- We are doing a quick Flight and Space unit this week.
- Go here, and choose a paper airplaine you think would be a good flyer.
- I will give you paper from the recycle bin. Please construct the plane following the instructions on the website.
Friday (1/20):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/16 and 1/17):
- Go to Gamestar Mechanic.
- Login, and open the game you created that you would like evaluated for a grade this unit.
- I will give you each peer grading sheets. A couple students will evaluate your game and offer you advice on what you could do to improve your grade.
- You will have some time to make those improvements, and Wednesday your game will be graded by me.
- List of students' games
Wednesday and Thursday (1/18 and 1/19):
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Week of 1/9/12 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/9 and 1/10):
- Did you bring a t-shirt? Today we will be applying our designs to the t-shirts.
Wednesday and Thursday (1/11 and 1/12):
Friday (1/13):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (1/9 and 1/10):
- Go to Gamestar Mechanic.
- - Login, and continue in the first section, "Quest" if you have not completed all levels yet.
- By the end of Wednesday or Thursday, you should have a game that is ready to share. Remember to take a look at the rubric to see what components are expected in your game.
- Complete the crossword puzzle as you learn the game-making vocabulary.
- Here is a rubric to guide you so that you know what will be expected from you in this unit.
Wednesday and Thursday (1/11 and 1/12):
- Finish your video game. If you have not completed the game to your satisfaction, work on it over the weekend. You will be sharing (peer review) next week.
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Week of 1/3/2012 |
7th Grade
Tuesday and Wednesday (1/3 and 1/4):
- This week we will be making t-shirt designs. Today I would like you to follow the instructions in your binder for creating the Word document you will use for your design.
- Please bring a white t-shirt for your design by Monday.
- placing items you need onto a Word document
Thursday and Friday (1/5 and 1/6):
- You have a chance today to complete your t-shirt designs and get them saved in the shared folder so I can get them printed on the transfer paper
- If you are finished, you may begin creating your notepad design. I'll go over the directions in class.
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Tuesday and Wednesday (1/3 and 1/4):
- Go to Gamestar Mechanic.
- - Login, and continue in the first section, "Quest."
- Complete the crossword puzzle as you learn the game-making vocabulary.
- Here is a rubric to guide you so that you know what will be expected from you in this unit.
Thursday and Friday (1/5 and 1/6):
- The History of Video Games
- Go to Instructional Videos --> Others --> Gaming Unit --> The History of Video Games
- Check your email for five questions I'd like you to answer about the history of video games.
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7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/19 and 12/20):
- Some of you will be making your pegboards.
- The rest of you should go to Gamestar Mechanic.
- Create a free account by clicking on the "Login or Create an Account" in the upper right-hand corner.
- - Login, and go to the frist section, "Quest." As you play, you will learn how to create your own game, and earn tools for making your game better. Just play the Quest today.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/21 and 12/22):
- Anyone who made a pegboard game: The golf tees came in, and we found that your holes need to be drilled a little larger.
- The rest of the time, you can continue learning game making by following Monday's instructions.
Friday (12/16):
- NO SCHOOL
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/19 and 12/20):
- When I get back, you will be assembling your dragsters for racing..
- For now, you should go to Gamestar Mechanic.
- Create a free account by clicking on the "Login or Create an Account" in the upper right-hand corner.
- - Login, and go to the frist section, "Quest." As you play, you will learn how to create your own game, and earn tools for making your game better. Just play the Quest today.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/21 and 12/22):
- RACE DAY!
- Assemble your dragster, following my instruction.
Friday (12/23):
- NO SCHOOL
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Week of 12/12/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/12 and 12/13):
- You should now have a drawing in Inventor of a peg board like this one.
- Full instructions, if you need them, are in the Instructional Videos --> Inventor folder.
- If your drawing is complete, you will be completing the Safety Unit next so you can use the machinery in the shop to create your pegboard.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/14 and 12/15):
- Continue working on your pegboard. Remember, all the drill holes need to be the same distance apart before your drawing will be approved.
- HINT! Use the dimension tool to measure the distance between the outer pegs to determine how far apart each ot the middle pegs should be. :)
Friday (12/16):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/12 and 12/13):
- You have today, and one more day to finish your dragster.
- Others that are done with the CO2 car may begin working on creating the pegboard game.
- View the instructions here.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/14 and 12/15):
- This is the last day to work on your dragster, or begin creating your part for the peg board game.
- Pegboard instructions can be found here.
Friday (12/16):
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Week of 12/5/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/5 and 12/6):
- Last week you should have finished five parts in Inventor. If you didn't get it done, go to the "Plast Lessons" (link above) and complete those first.
- We will be making a jump peg board like this one.
- Figure out (on scratch paper) how you will place the holes evenly on the board, and then create it in Inventor.
- There are no video instructions this time. I expect you to be able to use the knowledge you now have about how to create parts using the software.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/7 and 12/8):
- Continue working on your pegboard. Remember, all the drill holes need to be the same distance apart before your drawing will be approved.
- HINT! Use the dimension tool to measure the distance between the outer pegs to determine how far apart each ot the middle pegs should be. :)
Friday (12/9):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (12/5 and 12/6):
- Students still working on completing the Safety Unit and dragster will work on that.
- Others that are done with the CO2 car may begin working on creating the pegboard game.
- View the instructions here.
Wednesday and Thursday (12/7 and 12/8):
- You should be working on either your CO2 car, or the peg board game.
- Pegboard instructions can be found here.
Friday (12/9):
- You should be working on either your CO2 car, or the peg board game.
- Pegboard instructions can be found here.
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Week of 11/28/11 |
7th Grade
Monday (11/28):
- Free day - Ms. Gipp was gone.
Tuesday and Wednesday (11/29 and 11/30):
- You will create a cube and triangular prism in the 3D modeling software "Inventor."
- You will create these designs by watching my video, and doing what I do in the Inventor program on your own. Save your designs to your student folder. I recommend you create a Tech Ed folder there if you haven't already.
- Path to video:
Start --> Programs --> Instructional Videos --> Others --> Inventor --> Parts and Assemblies --> Parts
- Path to Inventor:
Start --> Programs --> Autodesk Inventor Professional 2012
Thursday and Friday (12/1-12/2):
- Go to the same folder as Tuesday and Wednesday, and complete the rest of the Inventor parts (videos 2 & 3) using Inventor.
- When you're done, you'll have a total of five parts.
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday (11/28):
- Free day (Ms. Gipp was absent)
Tuesday and Wednesday (11/29 and 11/30):
- Once your CO2 Post Test is complete, go to the "Safety Unit" near the end of your Student Guide
- Follow the instructions on the first page
- Let me know when you're ready to take your Safety Test.
- Watch safety video from home on YouTube
Thursday and Friday (12/1-12/2):
- Sub on Thursday - I'm at a conference.
- All students should attempt to finish the CO2 Raceway module to completion (all lessons, worksheet, and Post Test)
- If your unit is completed, then look to the back of your Student Guide (on the shelf at your station) and complete the "Safety Unit" following the instructions on the back side of the title page.
- If you are ahead of the group and ready to go into the shop, you'll have to wait until I get back.
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Week of 11/21/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (11/21-11/22):
- I am checking your Engineering Notebooks.
- You should have the following completed:
1.1.1 Crossword
1.1.2 Intro to Engineering
1.1.3b Accidental Inventions
1.1.4 What is Technology?
Paragraph on "A Day Without Engineering"
Engineering Scavenger
Hunt
Measuring Acitivty
- Listen for my instruction on what you should be doing while I check your notebooks
Wednesday and Thursday (11/23 and 11/24):
- No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday (11/25):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (11/21-11/22):
- Complete ALL Lessons in CO2 Manufacturing Unit
- If you have time, complete the Post Test. Call me over when you're done.
- Print your CO2 drawings by going to Start --> Programs --> Instructional Videos
--> Inventor --> CO2 Raceway and following the instructions in the last video.
- Next is the Safety Unit. Let me know if you're done with your Post Test and would like to get ahead.
Wednesday and Thursday (11/23 and 11/24):
- No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday (11/25):
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Week of 11/07/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (11/21-11/22):
Wednesday and Thursday (11/16 and 11/17):
Friday (11/04):
LINK TO WISCAREERS
8th Grade
Manufacturing Unit
Monday and Tuesday (11/21-11/22):
- Complete thru Lesson 6 in CO2 Manufacturing Unit
- When instructed in Lesson 6, you are to access the instructional videos by going to Start --> Programs --> Instructional Videos
--> Inventor --> CO2 Raceway
- By the end of Lesson 6, you should have completed the designs from the first 3 Inventor videos.
Wednesday and Thursday (11/16 and 11/17):
- Continue working on your CO2 dragster design, as instructed in lesson 6.
- When you're finished with your design, finish the last four lessons (they're very short).
Friday (11/11):
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Week of 11/07/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (11/07-11/08):
- Explore the many different careers in Engineering Technology
Link to video
(Log in using your school username and password.)
Worksheet
Wednesday and Thursday (11/09 and 11/10):
Friday (11/04):
8th Grade
Manufacturing Unit
Monday and Tuesday (11/07-11/08):
- Complete thru Lesson 4 in CO2 Manufacturing Unit
Wednesday and Thursday (11/09 and 11/10):
- Complete thru Lesson 5.
- Continue on with the lessons if you would like to be the first ones in the shop making your dragster!
Friday (11/11):
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Week of 10/31/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (10/31-11/01):
- Organize Engineering Notebook
Sections:
1. Notes
2. Research
3. Designs
4. Portfolio
- What is Technology as it relates to its many forms and its impact (both postive and negative) in our world?
- Please watch my presentation as you complete the corresponding guiding activity.
School link to video
Home link to video
Worksheet
- Store your completed worksheet in the RESEARCH section of your Engineering Notebook.
Wednesday and Thursday (11/02 and 11/03):
Friday (11/04):
- Complete any unfinished assignements to date
8th Grade
Science of Technology Unit - PLTW
Monday and Tuesday (10/31-11/01):
- Follow the instructions at your station for setting up your password and taking the Pre-test for the CO2 Manufacturing Unit
- Complete Lesson One plus the 5 question quiz at the end of the lesson.
Wednesday and Thursday (11/02 and 11/03):
- Finish Lesson One if you didn't get it done last class period. Make sure you are recording your final AVERAGE on your worksheet.
- Complete lessons 2 and 3 for today, and record your scores on your worksheet.
Friday (11/04):
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Week of 10/17/11 |
7th Grade
Monday and Tuesday (10/17-10/18):
Wednesday and Thursday (10/19 and 10/20):
Friday (10/21):
- Fun Day Friday (or make up day)
8th Grade
Science of Technology Unit - PLTW
Monday and Tuesday (10/17-10/18): The Alaskan Pipeline
Wednesday and Thursday (10/19 and 10/20):
- While following along with the PowerPoint presentation, please complete worksheet 5.1: What is Applied Chemistry?
- Store the completed assignment in the notes section of your Engineering Notebook.
- If you were absent this day, you can still access the PowerPoint "Applied Chemistry." You will need to use our PLTW username and password to open the file.
Friday (10/21):
- Fun Day Friday (or make up day)
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