Tuesday, December 13, 2011
December 12, 13
Continue working on 2.1.7 and 2.1.8...be ready to build trusses on Thursday or Friday.
Friday, December 9, 2011
December 8, 9
Topic: Truss Design
Assignments:
2.1.7 Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
Both due after break
Notes:
Document failing points of trusses and calculations in your engineering notebook after testing your trusses. Begin brainstorming for truss design.
Assignments:
2.1.7 Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
Both due after break
Notes:
Document failing points of trusses and calculations in your engineering notebook after testing your trusses. Begin brainstorming for truss design.
December 7
Topic: Truss Design
Assignments:
2.1.7 Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
both due after break
Notes:
Continue working on 2.1.7 documenting in your engineering notebook all of your work.
Assignments:
2.1.7 Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
both due after break
Notes:
Continue working on 2.1.7 documenting in your engineering notebook all of your work.
December 5, 6
Topic: Truss Design
Assignments:
2.1.7-Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
both due after Christmas break
Notes:
Finish building trusses 1 and 2...each group of 4 needs two truss #1s and two truss #2s
When not activly working on 2.1.8, you should be working on 2.1.7 documenting your work in your engineering notebook.
Assignments:
2.1.7-Truss Calculations
2.1.8 Truss Design
both due after Christmas break
Notes:
Finish building trusses 1 and 2...each group of 4 needs two truss #1s and two truss #2s
When not activly working on 2.1.8, you should be working on 2.1.7 documenting your work in your engineering notebook.
Friday, December 2, 2011
December 1, 2
Turn in 2.1.6 Step by step truss systems
Begin working on 2.1.8 Truss Design...follow the procedure outlined to make sure you don't skip steps.
In your down time from 2.1.8 (waiting on glue to dry...etc) work on 2.1.7
2.1.8 and 2.1.7 will be due right after christmas break.
Begin working on 2.1.8 Truss Design...follow the procedure outlined to make sure you don't skip steps.
In your down time from 2.1.8 (waiting on glue to dry...etc) work on 2.1.7
2.1.8 and 2.1.7 will be due right after christmas break.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
November 29, 30
Topic: Calculating Truss Systems
Assignments: 2.1.6 due on Thursday/Friday
2.1.7 when done with 2.1.6
Assignments: 2.1.6 due on Thursday/Friday
2.1.7 when done with 2.1.6
Monday, November 28, 2011
November 23, 28
Topic: Calculating Truss Systems
Assignments:
2.1.6 Step by Step Truss System due Tuesday/Wednesday
Assignments:
2.1.6 Step by Step Truss System due Tuesday/Wednesday
November 21, 22
Topic: Calculating Truss Systems
Assignments:
2.1.4 Turn In
2.1.5 Turn In
2.1.6 Step by Step Truss System due Tuesday/Wednesday of next week
Notes:
Calculating Truss Forces PPT
Assignments:
2.1.4 Turn In
2.1.5 Turn In
2.1.6 Step by Step Truss System due Tuesday/Wednesday of next week
Notes:
Calculating Truss Forces PPT
Thursday, November 17, 2011
November 17, 18
Topic: Calculating Force Vectors and Moments
Assignments:
2.1.4 Force Vectors due Mon/Tue
2.1.5 Moments due Mon/Tue
2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams...due today
Trig Review...due today
Notes:
Force Vectors PPT
Moments PPT
Assignments:
2.1.4 Force Vectors due Mon/Tue
2.1.5 Moments due Mon/Tue
2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams...due today
Trig Review...due today
Notes:
Force Vectors PPT
Moments PPT
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
November 15, 16
Topic: Free Body Diagrams and Trigonometry Review
Assignments: 2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams and Trig Review worksheet(odds) due Thursday
Notes: Free Body Diagrams PPT
Assignments: 2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams and Trig Review worksheet(odds) due Thursday
Notes: Free Body Diagrams PPT
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14
Introduction to Structural Member Properties
Groups: None
Assignments
1.3.4 due Wednesday-no class time
2.1.1 Centroids--we will continue working on this for a few class periods as time allows
2.1.2 Beam Deflection-due Wednesday
Notes
Introduction to Structural Member Properties power point
completed 2.1.2 together with the exception of #17 which is homework.
Groups: None
Assignments
1.3.4 due Wednesday-no class time
2.1.1 Centroids--we will continue working on this for a few class periods as time allows
2.1.2 Beam Deflection-due Wednesday
Notes
Introduction to Structural Member Properties power point
completed 2.1.2 together with the exception of #17 which is homework.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 9
EARLY RELEASE- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Topic
Structural Member Properties and Beam Deflection
Assignments
1.3.4-due today
2.1.1-due today
2.1.2 Beam Deflection Due Tuesday
Groups: None
Notes: Introduction to Structural Member Properties PPT
Topic
Structural Member Properties and Beam Deflection
Assignments
1.3.4-due today
2.1.1-due today
2.1.2 Beam Deflection Due Tuesday
Groups: None
Notes: Introduction to Structural Member Properties PPT
November 8
Groups 4, 2, 3: Activity 2.1.1
Groups 1, 5, 6: Activity 2.1.1
Groups 7, 8, 9: Calculations on 1.3.4
Groups 1, 5, 6: Activity 2.1.1
Groups 7, 8, 9: Calculations on 1.3.4
Monday, November 7, 2011
November 7
Topic: Centroids
Assignments: 1.3.4 and 2.1.1 are due at the start of class on Wednesday...no class time available on that day for work.
Groups: Same
Assignments: 1.3.4 and 2.1.1 are due at the start of class on Wednesday...no class time available on that day for work.
Groups: Same
Friday, November 4, 2011
November 4
Groups 4, 2, 3: Make Up Day...finish calculations, missing assignments, etc
Groups 1, 5, 6: Calculations for 1.3.4 including economics and r-value
Groups: 7, 8, 9: Test insulation
Groups 1, 5, 6: Calculations for 1.3.4 including economics and r-value
Groups: 7, 8, 9: Test insulation
Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 3
Topic: Centroids
Groups: Same
Assignments: Turn in 1.3.4 if not already done
2.1.1 Centroids due next class
Notes: Centroids PPT
Groups: Same
Assignments: Turn in 1.3.4 if not already done
2.1.1 Centroids due next class
Notes: Centroids PPT
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November 2
Groups 1, 5, 6: Test Renewable Insulation, start calculations
Groups 4, 2, 3: Finish calculations from your renewable insulation activity
Groups: 7, 8, 9: Finish centroid activity, complete any missing/incomplete assignments.
Groups 4, 2, 3: Finish calculations from your renewable insulation activity
Groups: 7, 8, 9: Finish centroid activity, complete any missing/incomplete assignments.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
November 1
Topic: Introduction to Statics
1.3.4 Renewable Insulation Calculations
Groups: Same
Assignments: 1.3.4 due end of class
Notes: Introduction to Statics power point presentation
1.3.4 Renewable Insulation Calculations
Groups: Same
Assignments: 1.3.4 due end of class
Notes: Introduction to Statics power point presentation
Monday, October 31, 2011
October 31
Groups 4, 2, 3: Test renewable insulation and record in excel spreadsheet
Groups 1, 5, 6: Make up time...finish missing or incomplete assignments
Groups 7, 8, 9: Take notes on statics and centroids. Complete 2.1.1 Centroids due after parent teacher conferences.
Groups 1, 5, 6: Make up time...finish missing or incomplete assignments
Groups 7, 8, 9: Take notes on statics and centroids. Complete 2.1.1 Centroids due after parent teacher conferences.
Friday, October 28, 2011
October 28
Finish Data collection from 1.3.4
Attend counselor conference
We will do calculations from 1.3.4 on Monday.
Attend counselor conference
We will do calculations from 1.3.4 on Monday.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
October 27
1.3.4 Renewable Insulation Build Day
1.3.4 due Monday
Groups: Same
Record research, cost estimates, and modifications in engineering notebook.
1.3.4 due Monday
Groups: Same
Record research, cost estimates, and modifications in engineering notebook.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 26
Renewable Insulation Test
Same
1.3.4 packet is due end of class on Friday.
Notes: Complete Activity 1.3.4 as you gather data.
Same
1.3.4 packet is due end of class on Friday.
Notes: Complete Activity 1.3.4 as you gather data.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
October 25
Topic: Renewable Insulation
Assignment: 1.3.4 Renewable Insulation due Monday 10/31
Groups: New Today
Notes: Record research, cost estimates and design modifications in your engineering notebook.
Assignment: 1.3.4 Renewable Insulation due Monday 10/31
Groups: New Today
Notes: Record research, cost estimates and design modifications in your engineering notebook.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24
Renewable Insulation Build Day
Same Groups as Last Class
Assignment: 1.3.4 Due Wednesday
Notes: Record research notes, design modifications, and cost estimates in your engineering notebooks
Same Groups as Last Class
Assignment: 1.3.4 Due Wednesday
Notes: Record research notes, design modifications, and cost estimates in your engineering notebooks
Thursday, October 20, 2011
October 20, 21
Topic: Renewable Insulation
Group Members: New Groups Today
Assignment: 1.3.4 Renewable Insulation Design Due Monday
Notes: Record research notes and cost estimates in engineering notebook
Group Members: New Groups Today
Assignment: 1.3.4 Renewable Insulation Design Due Monday
Notes: Record research notes and cost estimates in engineering notebook
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 18 , 19
Topic: Thermodynamics
Groups: None
Assignment: 1.3.3 Thermodynamics, due at the end of class.
Notes: Viewed Powerpoint on Thermodynamics and completed 1.3.3 as notes during the presentation,
Groups: None
Assignment: 1.3.3 Thermodynamics, due at the end of class.
Notes: Viewed Powerpoint on Thermodynamics and completed 1.3.3 as notes during the presentation,
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 14
Topic: Finish Up Lessson 1.2
Groups: None
Assignments:
1.2.5 due today
1.2 key terms due today
finish up these assignments if necessary
1.2.4
1.2.3
1.2.2
1.2.1
Notes: None
Groups: None
Assignments:
1.2.5 due today
1.2 key terms due today
finish up these assignments if necessary
1.2.4
1.2.3
1.2.2
1.2.1
Notes: None
Thursday, October 13, 2011
October 13
Topic: Circuit Calculations
Groups: Same
Assignments:
1.2 Key Terms due Monday
1.2.1 due last class, presentations are today
1.2.2 due last class--if you forgot to turn it in, or didn't put a name on yours, please turn it in today
1.2.3 due today
1.2.4 due at the end of class today
Notes:
Viewed PPT on 1.2.1 Energy Sources
Completed 1.2.4 due at the end of class.
Groups: Same
Assignments:
1.2 Key Terms due Monday
1.2.1 due last class, presentations are today
1.2.2 due last class--if you forgot to turn it in, or didn't put a name on yours, please turn it in today
1.2.3 due today
1.2.4 due at the end of class today
Notes:
Viewed PPT on 1.2.1 Energy Sources
Completed 1.2.4 due at the end of class.
October 12
Topic: Electrical Efficiency
Groups: Same Partners
Assignments:
1.2 Key Terms due today
1.2.1 was due last class
1.2.2 was due last class--if you didn't turn it in already, or forgot to put your name on it, please turn it in today
1.2.3 was due last class
1.2.4 due today
1.2.5 due Thursday
Notes:
Viewed PPT on 1.2.1 Energy Sources
Viewed PPT on Work, Energy and Power and took notes in our engineering notebooks
Completed 1.2.5 Mechanical System Efficiency
Groups: Same Partners
Assignments:
1.2 Key Terms due today
1.2.1 was due last class
1.2.2 was due last class--if you didn't turn it in already, or forgot to put your name on it, please turn it in today
1.2.3 was due last class
1.2.4 due today
1.2.5 due Thursday
Notes:
Viewed PPT on 1.2.1 Energy Sources
Viewed PPT on Work, Energy and Power and took notes in our engineering notebooks
Completed 1.2.5 Mechanical System Efficiency
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 11
Topic: Electricity
Groups: Same Partners
Assignments: 1.2 Key Terms Due 10-13
1.2.1 Energy Sources PPT due Today
1.2.3 Electrical Circuits Simulation due Today
1.2.4 Electrical Circuits Practice Problems due 10-13
Notes: Work day on 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.4 and make up work.
Groups: Same Partners
Assignments: 1.2 Key Terms Due 10-13
1.2.1 Energy Sources PPT due Today
1.2.3 Electrical Circuits Simulation due Today
1.2.4 Electrical Circuits Practice Problems due 10-13
Notes: Work day on 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.4 and make up work.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 6, 7
Topic: Black Hills Power Corporation Tour
Groups: None
Assignment: 1.2.2 Energy Distribution due Tuesday
Notes: Toured Black Hills Power and asked questions of a team of engineers lead today by Carly Miller. Answered the questions in the 1.2.2 worksheet.
Groups: None
Assignment: 1.2.2 Energy Distribution due Tuesday
Notes: Toured Black Hills Power and asked questions of a team of engineers lead today by Carly Miller. Answered the questions in the 1.2.2 worksheet.
October 5
Topic: Electrical Circuts
Group: Same partners
Assignments: 1.2.1 Energy Sources power point slides due today
1,2,3 Electrical Circuits Simulation due today
1.2.4 Electrical Circuits Practice problems due Wednesday
Notes: worked on the projects that are currently assigned.
Group: Same partners
Assignments: 1.2.1 Energy Sources power point slides due today
1,2,3 Electrical Circuits Simulation due today
1.2.4 Electrical Circuits Practice problems due Wednesday
Notes: worked on the projects that are currently assigned.
Monday, October 3, 2011
October 3,4
Topic: Introduction to Electricity
Group: Same partners from 1.2.1
Assignments and Due Dates: 1.2 Key Terms (Due October 12, 13)
1.2.1 Due End of Class Today (Presentation will be on October 5, 6)
1.2.3 Electrical Circuits, due End of Class on October 5, 6
Notes: We viewed the Introduction to Electricity Power Point presentation
Finished 1.2.1 if necessary
Began working on 1.2.3 Electrical Circuits Simulation
Group: Same partners from 1.2.1
Assignments and Due Dates: 1.2 Key Terms (Due October 12, 13)
1.2.1 Due End of Class Today (Presentation will be on October 5, 6)
1.2.3 Electrical Circuits, due End of Class on October 5, 6
Notes: We viewed the Introduction to Electricity Power Point presentation
Finished 1.2.1 if necessary
Began working on 1.2.3 Electrical Circuits Simulation
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September 29, 30
Topic: Energy Sources
Group Members: New Partners (Luck of the draw)
Assignments: 1.1.6 due today!
1.2 Key Terms, extra credit due by the end of 1.2
1.2.1 Energy Sources due Monday/Tuesday.
Notes: Demonstrated our builds from 1.1.6
Viewed brief Power Point presetnation over Energy Sources
Discussed Key Terms
Discussed requirements for 1.2.1 and completed the two power point slides
Self Assessment:
Group Members: New Partners (Luck of the draw)
Assignments: 1.1.6 due today!
1.2 Key Terms, extra credit due by the end of 1.2
1.2.1 Energy Sources due Monday/Tuesday.
Notes: Demonstrated our builds from 1.1.6
Viewed brief Power Point presetnation over Energy Sources
Discussed Key Terms
Discussed requirements for 1.2.1 and completed the two power point slides
Self Assessment:
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27, 28
Topic: Energy Sources and Compound Machine Design
Groups: Same
Assignments: 1.1.6 build due at the end of class, documentation due at the start of next class. No more class time to work on this project after today.
Notes: Viewed power point presentation on Energy Sources to begin thinking about the next lesson.
(Power school was down when I went to grade daily grades from last class...will be graded after today.)
Groups: Same
Assignments: 1.1.6 build due at the end of class, documentation due at the start of next class. No more class time to work on this project after today.
Notes: Viewed power point presentation on Energy Sources to begin thinking about the next lesson.
(Power school was down when I went to grade daily grades from last class...will be graded after today.)
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23, 26
Topic: Compound Machine Design Work Day
Assignment: 1.1.6 due on Septemeber 27/28?
Group Members: Same as 9-21, 22
Notes: Began working right away trying to get as close as possible to being finished with 1.1.6.
Summary:
Self Assessment:
Assignment: 1.1.6 due on Septemeber 27/28?
Group Members: Same as 9-21, 22
Notes: Began working right away trying to get as close as possible to being finished with 1.1.6.
Summary:
Self Assessment:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 21, 22
Topic: Compound Machine Design
Group Members: New Partners
Assignments: 1.1.4 due today
1.1.5 due today
Start 1.1.6 tenative due date is Sep 27, 28
Notes: Viewed power point presentation on Fischertechnik Mechanisms
Viewed video of compound machine design examples. Click Here for Examples
Discussed Design Requirements and Rubric for the Compound Machine Design project
Began Brainstorming and drawing (These pieces of the project should be your goal for today)
Group Members: New Partners
Assignments: 1.1.4 due today
1.1.5 due today
Start 1.1.6 tenative due date is Sep 27, 28
Notes: Viewed power point presentation on Fischertechnik Mechanisms
Viewed video of compound machine design examples. Click Here for Examples
Discussed Design Requirements and Rubric for the Compound Machine Design project
Began Brainstorming and drawing (These pieces of the project should be your goal for today)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 19, 20
Today in class we...
Turned in Ch1: 73-86
Reviewed ideas about Transformations...if you still need more help on transformations visit this site.
Completed Ch1 87-91 in class to discover rotational, reflection, and transformation symmetry
HOMEWORK: Ch1: 92-96, 100-103 due on 9-21/22
Turned in Ch1: 73-86
Reviewed ideas about Transformations...if you still need more help on transformations visit this site.
Completed Ch1 87-91 in class to discover rotational, reflection, and transformation symmetry
HOMEWORK: Ch1: 92-96, 100-103 due on 9-21/22
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 20
Topic: Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets Continued
Group Members: Same
Assignment: 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems ALL Due End of CLass
1.1.3 Gears Due Today
1.1.4 Pulley Drives and Sprockets due next class, 9-21/22
1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets Practice Problems due next class, 9-21/22
Notes: Work day for the 4 assignments on the table (or any make up work if necessary!)
Self Assesment __/4+___/3+___/3=___/10
Group Members: Same
Assignment: 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems ALL Due End of CLass
1.1.3 Gears Due Today
1.1.4 Pulley Drives and Sprockets due next class, 9-21/22
1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets Practice Problems due next class, 9-21/22
Notes: Work day for the 4 assignments on the table (or any make up work if necessary!)
Self Assesment __/4+___/3+___/3=___/10
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 15, 16
Topic: Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets
Group Members:
Assignments:
**1.1.2 all problems due 9/19 or 20
**1.1.3 Gears due 9/19 or 20
Notes:
Viewed power point presentation on Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets. Took notes in our engineering notebook.
Completed Activity 1.1.3 Gears due next class
Finished 1.1.1 if necessary
Received grade print out
REMINDERS:
Robotics Club Meets Thursdays in room 121 at North Campus
Energy Resources Club starts October 5th in room 121 at North Campus
Field Trip Release Forms due back by the field trip on October 6 or 7.
Group Members:
Assignments:
**1.1.2 all problems due 9/19 or 20
**1.1.3 Gears due 9/19 or 20
Notes:
Viewed power point presentation on Gears, Pulley Drives and Sprockets. Took notes in our engineering notebook.
Completed Activity 1.1.3 Gears due next class
Finished 1.1.1 if necessary
Received grade print out
REMINDERS:
Robotics Club Meets Thursdays in room 121 at North Campus
Energy Resources Club starts October 5th in room 121 at North Campus
Field Trip Release Forms due back by the field trip on October 6 or 7.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13, 14
Topic: Simple Machines Investigation
Assignment: 1.1.1 all: DUE end of class
1.1.2 Problems 1-26: DUE next class
Notes:
Today in class we...
Continued working on activity 1.1.1 with the goal of finishing by the end of the period. Teams were encouraged to divide up the parts in order to complete the assignment in the given time.
REMINDERS:
Field Trip on October 6 (5th period) and 7 (1st period)...Bring Back Signed Release Form!
Robotics Club Meets Thursdays after school in Room 121 at North Campus
Energy Resources Club will begin meeting in October...ask Mrs. Cone for information!
Assignment: 1.1.1 all: DUE end of class
1.1.2 Problems 1-26: DUE next class
Notes:
Today in class we...
Continued working on activity 1.1.1 with the goal of finishing by the end of the period. Teams were encouraged to divide up the parts in order to complete the assignment in the given time.
REMINDERS:
Field Trip on October 6 (5th period) and 7 (1st period)...Bring Back Signed Release Form!
Robotics Club Meets Thursdays after school in Room 121 at North Campus
Energy Resources Club will begin meeting in October...ask Mrs. Cone for information!
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 9, 12
Today in class we...
Continued looking at simple machines, in particular the inclined plane, the wedge and the screw
Continued working on Activity 1.1.1. Should be done with part 1 by the end of the day, when finished with part 1 begin working on part 2.
Continued working on Activity 1.1.2. Problems 1-17 should be finished by Tuesday/Wednesday
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Field trip to Black Hills Power Plant 5th period on October 6, 1st period on October 7
**Robotics Club meets Thursdays in Room 121 at North Campus from 3:30-5:00
**Energy Resources Club will begin meeting on Wednesdays in October
Ask me about any of these if you have questions or are interested...Thanks!
Continued looking at simple machines, in particular the inclined plane, the wedge and the screw
Continued working on Activity 1.1.1. Should be done with part 1 by the end of the day, when finished with part 1 begin working on part 2.
Continued working on Activity 1.1.2. Problems 1-17 should be finished by Tuesday/Wednesday
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Field trip to Black Hills Power Plant 5th period on October 6, 1st period on October 7
**Robotics Club meets Thursdays in Room 121 at North Campus from 3:30-5:00
**Energy Resources Club will begin meeting on Wednesdays in October
Ask me about any of these if you have questions or are interested...Thanks!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7, 8
Today in class we...
Completed Activity 1.1.1 in class (due at the end of class today)
Discussed Field Trip on October 6, 7...Will remind students as time gets closer. Release forms will be given out on September 12, 13 due back before the trip.
Field Trip Details:
Black Hills Power Plant
7:45-11:20 (So you will miss either 2nd or 6th period, make sure to get your assignment in advance)
Tour the facility, Meet with engineers on location for information and a Q&A session.
Homework: Start working on Activity 1.1.2. Should get the first 5-9 problems done if possible.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Simple Machines/ Activity 1.1.1
Today, September 2, 6, in class we...
Turned in signed syllabus if not already done...this will become a zero if not turned in by September 9.
Finished taking notes on the first three simple machines
Were introduced to the fischertechnik parts and were divided up into teams
Began working on Activity 1.1.1 Part 1...part one should be finished by the end of class on the 7th/8th.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Engineering Notebook/Mechanisms
Today (August 31/September 1) in class we...
Turned in: Signed Syllabus
Walked to the Tech Center Room 211
Toured the Tech Center
Set up our Engineering Notebooks
Viewed a power point presentation on Engineering Notebooks
Started viewing a power point presentation on Mechanisms, will finish this presentation on Friday/Monday
Summary and Self Assessment in Engineering Notebooks.
Homework: Read through sample engineering notebook entries and bring questions to class on Friday/Monday.
Turned in: Signed Syllabus
Walked to the Tech Center Room 211
Toured the Tech Center
Set up our Engineering Notebooks
Viewed a power point presentation on Engineering Notebooks
Started viewing a power point presentation on Mechanisms, will finish this presentation on Friday/Monday
Summary and Self Assessment in Engineering Notebooks.
Homework: Read through sample engineering notebook entries and bring questions to class on Friday/Monday.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Welcome to the school year
Welcome! Today is the first day of the 2011-2012 school year.
Today in class we:
Read through the syllabus
Went to the computer lab and investigated careers in engineering
Wrote a summary of our investigation
Wednesday/Thursday: we will tour the tech center and set up our engineering notebooks. See you then.
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Today in class we:
Read through the syllabus
Went to the computer lab and investigated careers in engineering
Wrote a summary of our investigation
Wednesday/Thursday: we will tour the tech center and set up our engineering notebooks. See you then.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
May 31
Today in class we...
Completed the final exam. Since we only covered approximately 2/3 of the curriculum, I adjusted the score by 33 points.
Completed the final exam. Since we only covered approximately 2/3 of the curriculum, I adjusted the score by 33 points.
Friday, May 27, 2011
May 26
Today in class we...
Reviewed for the final exam. Follow the link in May 20 post to find the practice tests and review powerpoints.
Reviewed for the final exam. Follow the link in May 20 post to find the practice tests and review powerpoints.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
May 24
Today in class we...
Turned in the projectile launchers and all related documents
Tested our projectile launchers and competed for longest distance and greatest accuracy
COUNTDOWN
Thursday: Review
Tuesday: Final Exam
Thursday: Make Ups
Turned in the projectile launchers and all related documents
Tested our projectile launchers and competed for longest distance and greatest accuracy
COUNTDOWN
Thursday: Review
Tuesday: Final Exam
Thursday: Make Ups
Friday, May 20, 2011
May 20
Today in class we...
Continued working on Projectile Launcher...due on Tuesday.
Recieved Final Exam Study Guide
Please visit this website for practice tests and review information for each of the topics covered this year.
Continued working on Projectile Launcher...due on Tuesday.
Recieved Final Exam Study Guide
Please visit this website for practice tests and review information for each of the topics covered this year.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
May 12
Today in class we...
Discussed due dates to keep our project on time...
Due today: Brainstorming sketches (one from each group member)
Due Monday: Decision Matrix and Final Design Solution sketch or 3-D model
Due Friday: Final Design and Design Modifications Chart
Due Tuesday: The Projectile Launcher and Documentation (Title Page, Table of Contents, Brainstorming Sketches, Decision Matrix, Final Design Drawing, Design Modifications Chart, Reflection, References)
Worked on Decision Matrix and Final Design Drawing due on Monday.
Discussed due dates to keep our project on time...
Due today: Brainstorming sketches (one from each group member)
Due Monday: Decision Matrix and Final Design Solution sketch or 3-D model
Due Friday: Final Design and Design Modifications Chart
Due Tuesday: The Projectile Launcher and Documentation (Title Page, Table of Contents, Brainstorming Sketches, Decision Matrix, Final Design Drawing, Design Modifications Chart, Reflection, References)
Worked on Decision Matrix and Final Design Drawing due on Monday.
May 10
Today in class we...
Finished our discussion on Projectile motion.
Began brainstorming for the Projectile Launcher project. Each group member is required to bring one sketch of a proposed idea to class on Thursday.
Finished our discussion on Projectile motion.
Began brainstorming for the Projectile Launcher project. Each group member is required to bring one sketch of a proposed idea to class on Thursday.
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 6
Today in class we...
Turned in Career demand, salary, and education papers for 20 points extra credit.
Completed 4.1.2 Candy Statistics, due at the end of class.
Began discussion of Projectile Motion and introduced our final design project 4.3.1 Projectile Launcher.
Turned in Career demand, salary, and education papers for 20 points extra credit.
Completed 4.1.2 Candy Statistics, due at the end of class.
Began discussion of Projectile Motion and introduced our final design project 4.3.1 Projectile Launcher.
May 4
Today in class we...
Turned in career demand, salary and education papers for 30 points extra credit.
Completed conversations regarding probability and statistics and began working on 4.1.2 Candy Statistics due end of class on Friday.
Turned in career demand, salary and education papers for 30 points extra credit.
Completed conversations regarding probability and statistics and began working on 4.1.2 Candy Statistics due end of class on Friday.
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2
Today in class we...
Turned in our extra credit Career Demand, Salary and Education papers for 40 points.
Completed activity 4.1.1 Data Exploration, due at the end of class.
Turned in our extra credit Career Demand, Salary and Education papers for 40 points.
Completed activity 4.1.1 Data Exploration, due at the end of class.
April 28
Today in class we...
Turned in our extra credit Career Demand, Salary, and Education papers.
Finished viewing PowerPoint presentations on Probablity and Statistics.
Began Activity 4.1.1 Data Exploration.
Due end of class on Monday.
Turned in our extra credit Career Demand, Salary, and Education papers.
Finished viewing PowerPoint presentations on Probablity and Statistics.
Began Activity 4.1.1 Data Exploration.
Due end of class on Monday.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
April 26
Today in class we...
Completed the Unit 4 Key Terms Crossword puzzle
Took notes on the Probability Power Point presentation.
Completed the Unit 4 Key Terms Crossword puzzle
Took notes on the Probability Power Point presentation.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
April 19
Today in class we...
Set up our machines from 3.1.7
Presented problems and solutions to the class
Turned in the documentation for 3.1.7
Put away fischertechnik parts
Set up our machines from 3.1.7
Presented problems and solutions to the class
Turned in the documentation for 3.1.7
Put away fischertechnik parts
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 13
Today in class we... Continued working on 3.1.7. Friday will be our last working day on this assignment. Tuesday will be our day to share our projects and to clean up the fischertechnik parts.
Career Demand, Salary, and Education
Click Here for the Career Demand, Salary, and Education Assignment. This assignment will be due on April 28th.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
April 5
Today in class we...
Finished assigning problems from 3.1.7. See poster in classroom.
Worked on starting 3.1.7. This project is due on April 15th.
Finished assigning problems from 3.1.7. See poster in classroom.
Worked on starting 3.1.7. This project is due on April 15th.
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 1
Today in class we...
Turned in 3.1.6
Considered and selected problem to solve for 3.1.7 (see list in classroom for open options)
Began work on 3.1.7
Turned in 3.1.6
Considered and selected problem to solve for 3.1.7 (see list in classroom for open options)
Began work on 3.1.7
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
March 30
Today in class we... Turned in 3.1.5 Variable Functions Completed 3.1.6 Open and Closed Loop Systems due Friday
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
March 28
Today in class we...
Turned in 3.1.3 and 3.1.4
Completed 3.1.5 variable functions due on Wednesday.
Turned in 3.1.3 and 3.1.4
Completed 3.1.5 variable functions due on Wednesday.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
March 22
Today in class we...
Turned in 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs and 3.1.2 Flowcharting
Completed 3.1.3 Basic Programming, have Mrs. Cone sign off after viewing your program's functionality.
Turned in 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs and 3.1.2 Flowcharting
Completed 3.1.3 Basic Programming, have Mrs. Cone sign off after viewing your program's functionality.
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 18
Today in class we...
Worked on finishing 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs and 3.1.2 Flowcharts.
These two activities should be done after today. (In other words due Tuesday)
Worked on finishing 3.1.1 Inputs and Outputs and 3.1.2 Flowcharts.
These two activities should be done after today. (In other words due Tuesday)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
March 16
Today in class we...
Met in the drafting room due to early release
Viewed Flowchart PowerPoint presentation
Started working on Activity 3.1.2 Flowcharts
Friday will be a day to finish 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 and they will both be due on Tuesday.
Met in the drafting room due to early release
Viewed Flowchart PowerPoint presentation
Started working on Activity 3.1.2 Flowcharts
Friday will be a day to finish 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 and they will both be due on Tuesday.
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14
Today in class...
Get a laptop, Robo Interface, power cord, and USB cable
Go to the PLTW Class drive on the computer, POE folder, ROBOPRO folder
Open ROBOPRO Windows 7 document
Hold control and click on the link to open the installer
Install ROBOPRO
Connect Interface to laptop
Open ROBOpro software...follow instructions on the test interface page.
Complete activity 3.1.1
If you finish, you may start working on 3.1.2
Get a laptop, Robo Interface, power cord, and USB cable
Go to the PLTW Class drive on the computer, POE folder, ROBOPRO folder
Open ROBOPRO Windows 7 document
Hold control and click on the link to open the installer
Install ROBOPRO
Connect Interface to laptop
Open ROBOpro software...follow instructions on the test interface page.
Complete activity 3.1.1
If you finish, you may start working on 3.1.2
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 10
Today in class we...
Worked on finishing our Bridge Design Projects they were due at the end of class
Worked on Career Demand, Salary and Education paper. This is due on April 11.
Worked on finishing our Bridge Design Projects they were due at the end of class
Worked on Career Demand, Salary and Education paper. This is due on April 11.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
March 8
Today in class we...
Assigned Career Demand, Salary and Education Research Project. This project is due on April 11th.
Discussed Key Terms relating to Machine Control Systems. Assigned Key Terms Crossword Extra Credit Assignment due on March 10th.
Disassembled and put away the fishertechnik parts from the previous activity.
Assembled the fishertechnik parts required for activity 3.1.1 and learned how to test connectivity. Add reference sheet regarding testing connectivity to Engineering Notebooks.
Worked on completing the two projects that are currently in progress...
1) Activity 2.4.1 Bridge Design due Thursday March 10
2) Career Demand, Salary, and Education paper due April 11
Engineering Notebook Summary:
What career are you planning on researching for the CDSE paper?
What steps do you need to finish for the Bridge Design Documentation?
Assigned Career Demand, Salary and Education Research Project. This project is due on April 11th.
Discussed Key Terms relating to Machine Control Systems. Assigned Key Terms Crossword Extra Credit Assignment due on March 10th.
Disassembled and put away the fishertechnik parts from the previous activity.
Assembled the fishertechnik parts required for activity 3.1.1 and learned how to test connectivity. Add reference sheet regarding testing connectivity to Engineering Notebooks.
Worked on completing the two projects that are currently in progress...
1) Activity 2.4.1 Bridge Design due Thursday March 10
2) Career Demand, Salary, and Education paper due April 11
Engineering Notebook Summary:
What career are you planning on researching for the CDSE paper?
What steps do you need to finish for the Bridge Design Documentation?
Friday, March 4, 2011
2.4.1 Bridge Design Work Day 2
Today, March 4, in class we...
finished working on our bridge design project including all of the documentation for the project
the final project is due on Thursday March 10
today is the final day to work on this project in class
finished working on our bridge design project including all of the documentation for the project
the final project is due on Thursday March 10
today is the final day to work on this project in class
2.4.1 Bridge Design Work Day
Today, March 2, in class we...
had a substitute teacher
worked on completing our bridge design project
the due date for this project has been extended to Thursday March 10 due to the missed class period on Monday
had a substitute teacher
worked on completing our bridge design project
the due date for this project has been extended to Thursday March 10 due to the missed class period on Monday
Thursday, February 24, 2011
2.4.1 Bridge Design
Today, February 24, in class we...
Reviewed requirements for the bridge design project. Decided on a final due date of March 8th.
Worked on bridge designs.
Reviewed requirements for the bridge design project. Decided on a final due date of March 8th.
Worked on bridge designs.
2.4.1 Bridge Design Continued
Today, February 24th, in class we...
Continued working on the bridge design contest. Remember to be documenting your progress and how your design changes over time.
Continued working on the bridge design contest. Remember to be documenting your progress and how your design changes over time.
Eagle Butte Field Trip
Today, February 22nd, in class we...
Toured the Tech Center and Eagle Butte Coal Mine.
Toured the Tech Center and Eagle Butte Coal Mine.
2.4.1 Bridge Design
Today, February 17, in class we...
Reviewed the requirements for project 2.4.1 and discussed the design process. If you have questions about what is required, please see Mrs. Cone.
Worked on designing the most efficient bridge using the West Point Bridge Design software.
REMINDER: FIELD TRIP ON TUESDAY. Bring your release forms.
Reviewed the requirements for project 2.4.1 and discussed the design process. If you have questions about what is required, please see Mrs. Cone.
Worked on designing the most efficient bridge using the West Point Bridge Design software.
REMINDER: FIELD TRIP ON TUESDAY. Bring your release forms.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
2.4.1 Introduction to West Point Bridge Designer
Today, February 15, in class we...
Discussed field trip to Eagle Butte Mine on Tuesday Feb 22nd...parent release forms need to be returned by Tuesday.
Installed West Point Bridge Designer on laptops and explored the software using steps 1-20 in the 2.4.1 packet.
Exploration and data from steps 1-20 due at the end of class.
Discussed field trip to Eagle Butte Mine on Tuesday Feb 22nd...parent release forms need to be returned by Tuesday.
Installed West Point Bridge Designer on laptops and explored the software using steps 1-20 in the 2.4.1 packet.
Exploration and data from steps 1-20 due at the end of class.
Friday, February 11, 2011
2.2.2 Manufacturing Process
Today, February 11th, in class we...
Discussed how to find the area, volume and mass of our component in Inventor: Right Click on the name of the part in the part organizing window on the left hand side of the screen. Go to iProperties, click on the Physical tab, select your best guess for the material your component is made from, and it will calculate the mass, area and volume. Record as part of 2.2.1.
Discussed activity 2.2.2: Research how your component is manufactored. Create an illustration depicting this process from start to finish in your engineering notebook. Make sure you site your sources.
2.2.1 and 2.2.2 are due on Tuesday.
Discussed how to find the area, volume and mass of our component in Inventor: Right Click on the name of the part in the part organizing window on the left hand side of the screen. Go to iProperties, click on the Physical tab, select your best guess for the material your component is made from, and it will calculate the mass, area and volume. Record as part of 2.2.1.
Discussed activity 2.2.2: Research how your component is manufactored. Create an illustration depicting this process from start to finish in your engineering notebook. Make sure you site your sources.
2.2.1 and 2.2.2 are due on Tuesday.
2.2.1 Part 2
Today, February 9th, in class we...
Completed part 2 of activity 2.2.1 using AutoDesk Inventor. The modeling is due on Friday...
We had trouble finding where to calculate the area, volume, and mass of the component...I will research and provide an answer on Friday...
Completed part 2 of activity 2.2.1 using AutoDesk Inventor. The modeling is due on Friday...
We had trouble finding where to calculate the area, volume, and mass of the component...I will research and provide an answer on Friday...
2.2.1 Part 1 Step 9
Today, February 7th, in class we...
Completed step 9 of the product analysis activity 2.2.1 due by Wednesday
Completed step 9 of the product analysis activity 2.2.1 due by Wednesday
Thursday, February 3, 2011
2.2.1 Part 1 Steps 3-8
Today in class we...
Completed steps 3-8 of activity 2.2.1 Product Analysis due on Monday
Completed steps 3-8 of activity 2.2.1 Product Analysis due on Monday
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
2.2.1 Introduction to Materials
Today in class we...
Turned in write up for 2.1.8.
Completed 2.2 Crossword Puzzle for extra credit.
Viewed powerpoint presentation for "Introduction to Materials"
Completed Steps 1 and 2 of Part 1 of 2.2.1 due on Tuesday (UPDATE: DUE THURSDAY DUE TO "SNOW" DAY)
Turned in write up for 2.1.8.
Completed 2.2 Crossword Puzzle for extra credit.
Viewed powerpoint presentation for "Introduction to Materials"
Completed Steps 1 and 2 of Part 1 of 2.2.1 due on Tuesday (UPDATE: DUE THURSDAY DUE TO "SNOW" DAY)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
2.1.8 Test
Today in class we...
Tested our trusses. Congratulations to Erin, James, Dalton, and Kaeleigh for building the most efficient trusses.
Completed the reflection for 2.1.8 in our engineering notebooks (Due at the start of class on Friday)
Tested our trusses. Congratulations to Erin, James, Dalton, and Kaeleigh for building the most efficient trusses.
Completed the reflection for 2.1.8 in our engineering notebooks (Due at the start of class on Friday)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
2.1.8 Build Day 2
Today in class we...
Continued building our trusses.
Your trusses need to be ready to test on Wednesday. Come prepared to test trusses and summarize your learning and complete your calculations. Final write up for the truss design project is due on Friday.
Continued building our trusses.
Your trusses need to be ready to test on Wednesday. Come prepared to test trusses and summarize your learning and complete your calculations. Final write up for the truss design project is due on Friday.
Friday, January 21, 2011
2.1.8 Build Day 1
Today in class we...
Started building the trusses for 2.1.8. We will continue building on Monday and the truss needs to be completed at the start of class on Wednesday.
Started building the trusses for 2.1.8. We will continue building on Monday and the truss needs to be completed at the start of class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2.1.8 Design
Today in class we...
Discussed Engineering Notebooks for 2nd semester
Introduced MDSolids for completing truss calculations
Worked on our design for 2.1.8, design is due at the start of class on Thursday.
Completed first Engineering Notebook Entry
Discussed Engineering Notebooks for 2nd semester
Introduced MDSolids for completing truss calculations
Worked on our design for 2.1.8, design is due at the start of class on Thursday.
Completed first Engineering Notebook Entry
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Final Exam
Today in class we...
Completed 2.1.7 Truss Calculations due Friday
Completed Final Exam due Friday
Completed 2.1.7 Truss Calculations due Friday
Completed Final Exam due Friday
Monday, January 10, 2011
Truss Construction Field Trip
Today in class we...
Met with Mr. Pridgeon at North Campus in the Construction Shop to discuss truss construction and design
Assigned Semester Take Home Final Exam due on Friday
Semester Countdown:
Wednesday: Work on 2.1.7 and Final Exam
Friday: 2.1.7 and Final Exam Due Today...work on 2.1.8 design
Met with Mr. Pridgeon at North Campus in the Construction Shop to discuss truss construction and design
Assigned Semester Take Home Final Exam due on Friday
Semester Countdown:
Wednesday: Work on 2.1.7 and Final Exam
Friday: 2.1.7 and Final Exam Due Today...work on 2.1.8 design
Activity 2.1.8 Testing
Today in class we...
Tested the first two trusses from 2.1.8. A couple of groups did not get to test...they will have time next week to break their trusses.
Continued work on 2.1.7...due on Friday January 14
Discussed meeting at north campus construction shop on Monday to visit with Mr. Pridgeon about truss design and construction in order to prepare for designing the final truss for 2.1.8.
Semester Countdown:
Monday: Meet with Mr. Pridgeon at North Campus. Assign Take Home final
Wednesday: Work on 2.1.7 and Take Home Final
Friday: work on 2.1.7 and Take Home Final...start designing 2.1.8 truss
Tested the first two trusses from 2.1.8. A couple of groups did not get to test...they will have time next week to break their trusses.
Continued work on 2.1.7...due on Friday January 14
Discussed meeting at north campus construction shop on Monday to visit with Mr. Pridgeon about truss design and construction in order to prepare for designing the final truss for 2.1.8.
Semester Countdown:
Monday: Meet with Mr. Pridgeon at North Campus. Assign Take Home final
Wednesday: Work on 2.1.7 and Take Home Final
Friday: work on 2.1.7 and Take Home Final...start designing 2.1.8 truss
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
2.1.8 Truss Design
Today in class we...
Discussed the completion of activity 2.1.7. This assignment is to be worked on during down time while building the trusses for 2.1.8. 2.1.7 is due on Wednesday 1/12.
Started 2.1.8 by building the two trusses provided. Use tagboard for the gussets. The two trusses should be built by the end of class today so that they can dry for testing on Thursday.
Discussed the completion of activity 2.1.7. This assignment is to be worked on during down time while building the trusses for 2.1.8. 2.1.7 is due on Wednesday 1/12.
Started 2.1.8 by building the two trusses provided. Use tagboard for the gussets. The two trusses should be built by the end of class today so that they can dry for testing on Thursday.
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