Craig Siebert's Lesson Blogs

Research and Design

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Lesson Plans for the week of February 6-10

Monday, February 6th
Senior Projects

Tuesday, February 7th
Video: Apollo 18

Wednesday, February 8th
Video: Apollo 18

Thursday, February 9th
Senior Projects

Friday, February 10th
Senior Projects

Lesson Plans for the week of January 30-February 3

Monday, January 30th
Senior Projects

Tuesday, January 31st
Senior Projects.

Wednesday, February 1st
Senior Projects.

Thursday, February 2nd
Senior Projects

Friday, February 3rd
Senior Projects

Lesson Plans for the week of January 23-27

Monday, January 23rd
Senior Projects

Tuesday, January 24th
Senior Projects

Wednesday, January 25th
Senior Projects

Thursday, January 26th
Senior Projects

Friday, January 27th
Senior Projects

Lesson Plans for the week of January 16-20

Monday, January 16th
Senior Projects

Tuesday, January 17th
Senior Projects

Wednesday, January 18th
Senior Projects

Thursday, January 19th
Senior Projects

Friday, January 20th
Senior Projects

Lesson Plans for the week of January 2-6

Monday, January 2nd
No School, Christmas Break...

Tuesday, January 3rd
No School, Teacher Inservice...

Wednesday, January 4th
Senior Project Search. Ideas due by Friday.

Thursday, January 5th
Senior Project Search. Ideas due by Friday.

Friday, January 6th
Senior Project Search. Ideas due today.

Lesson Plans for the week of December 19-23

Monday, December 19th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 11

Tuesday, December 20th
Plumbing/Electrical: Post Test

Wednesday, December 21st
No Class. Even Hour Finals

Thursday, December 22nd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Friday, December 23rd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of December 12-16

Monday, December 12th
Guest Presenter from PSU.

Tuesday, December 13th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 8

Wednesday, December 14th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 9

Thursday, December 15th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 10

Friday, December 16th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 10

Lesson Plans for the week of December 5-9

Monday, December 5th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 4

Tuesday, December 6th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 5

Wednesday, December 7th
Build It Bigger Video.

Thursday, December 8th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 6

Friday, December 9th
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 7

\Lesson Plans for the week of November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28th - Today, students began working on construction modules; plumbing and electricity. Students began Activity 1 of their 12 day modules.

Tuesday, November 29th - Today, students began Activity 2 from their construction modules over Plumbing and Electricity.

Wednesday, November 30th - Today, students began Activity 3 from their construction modules over Plumbing and Electricity.

Thursday, December 1st - Today, students began Activity 4 from their construction modules over Plumbing and Electricity.

Friday, December 2nd
Plumbing/Electrical: Activity 4

Lesson Plans for the week of November 21-25

Monday, November 21st - Today, student continued Picnic Table Benches.

Tuesday, November 22nd - Today, student continued Picnic Table Benches.

Wednesday, November 23rd - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Friday, November 25th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of November 14-18

Monday, November 14th - Today, students went to the shop and continued work on Bench assignment.

Tuesday, November 15th - Today, students went to the shop and continued work on Bench assignment.

Wednesday, November 16th -

Thursday, November 17th -

Friday, November 18th -

Lesson Plans for the week of November 7-11

Monday, November 7th - Today, students began video "In Search for Cleopatra's Palace."

Tuesday, November 8th - Today, students went to the shop and continued work on Bench assignment.

Wednesday, November 9th - Today, students went to the shop and continued work on Bench assignment.

Thursday, November 10th - Today, students continued video "In Search for Cleopatra's Palace."

Friday, November 11th - No Class, Veteran's Day Program.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 24-29

Monday, October 24th -

Tuesday, October 25th - Today, we worked water trough repairs for practice field. Water troughs are made from PVC, so students used this as a plumbing activity.

Wednesday, October 26th - Today, student were assigned to complete a bench project started by last year's construction class. Each student is responsible for making a bench seat for a picnic table.

Thursday, October 27th - Today, we continued to work on water trough repairs for practice field. Water troughs are made from PVC, so students used this as a plumbing activity.

Friday, October 28th - Today, we continued to work on water trough repairs for practice field. Students also continued work on their bench seats for the picnic table project.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 26-30

Monday, September 26th - Today, we continued hanging soffit and corner trim boards on the storage shed.

Tuesday, September 27th - Today, we continued hanging corner trim boards on the storage shed.

Wednesday, September 28th -

Thursday, September 29th -

Friday, September 30th -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 19 - 23

Monday, September 19th - Today, we continued hanging facia and hanging soffit on the storage shed.

Tuesday, September 20th - Today, we continued hanging facia and hanging soffit on the storage shed.

Wednesday, September 21st - Today, we continued hanging facia and hanging soffit on the storage shed. We also began hanging corner trim boards on the storage shed.

Thursday, September 22nd - Today, we continued hanging soffit and corner trim boards on the storage shed.

Friday, September 23rd - Today, we used the class period to get the concession stand ready for the football game.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 12 - 16

Monday, September 12th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Tuesday, September 13th - Tomorrow, most of the class was gone to the Ropes Course, so the students that remained used the hour as a study period.

Wednesday, September 14th - Today, I was out of the building, so students were given a day to work on whatever they needed. No Assignment.

Thursday, September 15th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Friday, September 16th - Today, we continued hanging facia and began hanging soffit on the storage shed.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 5 - 9

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

Tuesday, September 6th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Wednesday, September 7th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Thursday, September 8th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Friday, September 9th - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and continued hanging facia on the storage shed.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 29-September 2

Monday, August 29th - Today, visited the practice field storage building and took final measurements for soffit nailer material. Half the class was gone for the Farlington Lake Renaissance Field Trip. No Assignment.

Tuesday, August 30th - Today, we make final rips for soffit nailers for the storage shed. No Assignment.

Wednesday, August 31st -Today, we worked on the Practice Field Shed putting on nailers for the soffit.

Thursday, September 1st - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit on the storage shed.

Friday, September 2nd - Today, we continued putting on nailers for the soffit and began hanging facia on the storage shed.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 22-26

Monday, August 22nd - Today, we continued cutting out trim material for the football shed from the stock lumber we received from the lumber yard. No assignment.

Tuesday, August 23rd - Today, we finished cutting out trim material for the football shed and began painting our material. No assignment.

Wednesday, August 24th - Today, we continued painting trim material for the football shed. No assignment.

Thursday, August 25th - Today, we dado ripped the insides of our facia boards and continued painting trim material for the football shed. No assignment.

Friday, August 26th - Today, we continued painting trim material for the football shed. No assignment.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - Today, we reviewed syllabus. We also took measurements for materials that will be need to complete the Football Shed project that we were working on last year. No assignment.

Thursday, August 19th - Today, we discussed how the materials me took measurements on would be cut from stock lumber that would be delivered from the lumber yard. We came up with a plan for utilizing the material to reduce waste. No assignment.

Friday, August 20th - Today, we began cutting out trim material from the stock lumber we received from the lumber yard. No assignment.

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Basic Construction Technology

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Lesson Plans for the week of February 6-10

Monday, February 6th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Tuesday, February 7th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Wednesday, February 8th
Chapter 6 Trade Terms.
Assigned 11-25. Due Friday

Thursday, February 9th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Friday, February 10th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Lesson Plans for the week of January 30-February 3

Monday, January 30th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Tuesday, January 31st
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Wednesday, February 1st
Chapter 6 PowerPoint.
Assigned first 10 trade terms. Due Friday.

Thursday, February 2nd
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Friday, February 3rd
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Lesson Plans for the week of January 23-27

Monday, January 23rd
Adirondack Chair Project: Planning using CAD

Tuesday, January 24th
Adirondack Chair Project: Planning using CAD

Wednesday, January 25th
Adirondack Chair Project: Planning using CAD

Thursday, January 26th
Materials Estimation and Cost.

Friday, January 27th
Adirondack Chair Project - Cutting

Lesson Plans for the week of January 16-20

Monday, January 16th
Blue Print Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, January 17th
Chapter 5 PowerPoint, NCCER Study Guide
NCCER Exam on Friday

Wednesday, January 18th
Chapter 5 Performance Evaluation

Thursday, January 19th
NCCER Review: Quiz Bowl

Friday, January 20th
NCCER Exam
Build it Bigger Video: NASA

Lesson Plans for the week of January 2-6

Monday, January 2nd
No School, Christmas Break...

Tuesday, January 3rd
No School, Teacher Inservice...

Wednesday, January 4th
Chapter 5 Review Questions and Trade Terms, due some time next week. Student not finished with saw horses are continuing work until complete. Saw Horses due by Friday.

Thursday, January 5th
Chapter 5 Review Questions and Trade Terms, due some time next week. Student not finished with saw horses are continuing work until complete. Saw Horses due by Tomorrow.

Friday, January 6th

Lesson Plans for the week of December 19-23

Monday, December 19th
Saw Horse Project

Tuesday, December 20th
Odd Hour Finals

Wednesday, December 21st
Chapter 4 NCCER Exam

Thursday, December 22nd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Friday, December 23rd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of December 12-16

Monday, December 12th
Saw Horse Project

Tuesday, December 13th
Build it Bigger:

Wednesday, December 14th
Saw Horse Project

Thursday, December 15th
Saw Horse Project

Friday, December 16th
Saw Horse Project

Lesson Plans for the week of December 5-9

Monday, December 5th
Saw Horse: Gusset Cutting using Table Saw

Tuesday, December 6th
Saw Horse: Assembly

Wednesday, December 7th
Build It Bigger Video.

Thursday, December 8th
Saw Horse: Assembly

Friday, December 9th -

Lesson Plans for the week of November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28th - Today, we discussed proper use of the table saw. Students were shown how to rip their 2 x 6 bench at 15 degree angles at both sides.

Tuesday, November 29th - Today, students continued Saw Horse Project by ripping 2 x 6 bench at 15 degree angled rips on each side.

Wednesday, November 30th - Today, students continued Saw Horse Project by cutting 1 x 6 legs to 2' 6" length using Miter Saw. Students had to cut a compound 15 degree angle at both ends.

Thursday, December 1st - Today, students continued Saw Horse Project by cutting 2 x 6 bench to 4' length using Miter Saw. Students also began ripping plywood for leg bracing. The 2 x 6 bench and 4 legs were turned in for grading based off of cut accuracy.

Friday, December 2nd
Saw Horse: Gusset Cutting using Table Saw

Lesson Plans for the week of November 21-25

Monday, November 21st - Today, students continued Saw Horse Project by cutting 1 x 6 legs to 2' 6" length using Miter Saw. Students had to cut a compound 15 degree angle at both ends.

Tuesday, November 22nd - Today, students continued Saw Horse Project by cutting 1 x 6 legs to 2' 6" length using Miter Saw. Students had to cut a compound 15 degree angle at both ends.

Wednesday, November 23rd - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Friday, November 25th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of November 14-18

Monday, November 14th - Today, students took a performance quiz over cutting using the Circular Saw. Student were required to cut a board to exactly 3' 1" using the circular saw.

Tuesday, November 15th - Today, we began discussing the Miter Saw. Students were shown how to operate the saw along with proper safety when using the saw. Students then practiced cutting using this saw.

Wednesday, November 16th -

Thursday, November 17th -

Friday, November 18th -

Lesson Plans for the week of November 7-11

Monday, November 7th - Today, we began discussing the Circular Saw. Students were shown how to operate the saw along with proper safety when using the saw. Students then practiced cutting using this saw.

Tuesday, November 8th - Today, students went to the shop and continued cutting using the circular saw.

Wednesday, November 9th - Today, students went to the shop and continued cutting using the circular saw.

Thursday, November 10th - Today, students were assigned to work on both Chapter 4 Review Questions and Trade Terms. Both will be due tomorrow.

Friday, November 11th - Today, students continued work on both Chapter 4 Review Questions and Trade Terms. Both were due by the end of the period.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 24-29

Monday, October 24th - Today, we covered the 3rd PowerPoint Session over Chapter 3 "Basic Hand Tools."

Tuesday, October 25th - Today, we went to the shop and students practiced using various clamps, squares, levels, and hand saws. Students were required to measure, mark, and cut a 3" piece of 2x4 using the handsaw, clamp, and square.

Wednesday, October 26th - Today, we completed the final PowerPoint Session over Chapter 3 "Basic Hand Tools." NCCER study guides are due tomorrow.

Thursday, October 27th - Today, students turned in their NCCER study guides and they were graded and returned. Tomorrow, students will be taking their NCCER Exams over Chapter 3 "Basic Hand Tools." Students also began a team based Timber Jack Competition which was a fun was to have students complete performance evaluations.

Friday, October 28th - Today, students took the Chapter 3 NCCER Exam.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 19 - 23

Monday, September 19th - Today, we discussed the Engineer's scale. Students also had an opportunity to correct any missed line measurements for half credit. No Assignment.

Tuesday, September 20th -

Wednesday, September 21st - Today, students were given a mach concrete construction project where they took measurements from a pre-existing sidewalk and driveway that was to be replaced. Students will be graded on their accuracy taking these measurements. Tomorrow, students will learn how to take these measurements and determine both the cost and quantity of this concrete job.

Thursday, September 22nd - Today, we discussed the concrete project measurements taken yesterday. Students were given a set of measurements to use on their cost/quantity estimate for the job. We also discussed how to work with both fractions and decimals, how to find area and volume. These math principles will be used tomorrow to determine the cost/quantity of this job.

Friday, September 23rd -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 12 - 16

Monday, September 12th - Today, we discussed both the Standard English units measuring system and the metric units measuring system. Students measured lines using both types of measuring system. A quiz will be given tomorrow over measuring and the math discussed on Friday.

Tuesday, September 13th - Today, students took a quiz over both measuring and basic construction math. Students used the end of the period to work on both Review Questions and Trade Terms which are due on Friday.

Wednesday, September 14th - Today, I was out of the building, so students were given an additional day to work on Review Questions and Trade Terms. Both are due on Friday.

Thursday, September 15th - Today, we discussed measuring using an architect's scale. Students measured lines using the 1/4" architect's scale. A quiz will be given tomorrow over measuring using the architect's scale. Review Questions and Trade Terms are also due tomorrow.

Friday, September 16th - Today, students took a measuring quiz using the architect's scale. Students had to measure various lines using the 1/4" scale and the 3/4" scale. Review Questions and Trade Terms were also due today.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 5 - 9

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

Tuesday, September 6th - Today, students took the Chapter 1 NCCER Exam. Once finished, students watched a construction video called "Build it Bigger - Arizona Cardinals Football Stadium Project." No Assignment.

Wednesday, September 7th - Today, finished the video shown yesterday "Build it Bigger." Once finished, students took the NCCER pretest over Chapter 2. No Assignment.

Thursday, September 8th - Today, students were assigned the Review Questions and Key Terms Quiz from Chapter 2 "Construction Math." Both of these will be due toward the end of next week.

Friday, September 9th - Today, we began discussing Chapter 2, Construction Math. Students were given NCCER study guides to fill out while we discussed the material. No assignment.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 29-September 2

Monday, August 29th - Today, students conducted Performance Evaluations which included what to look for when examining personal protective equipment and properly putting on fall protection. Once finished, students had the remaining part of the hour to work on Chapter 1 Review Questions and the Trade Terms Quiz. Both the Review Questions and Trade terms quiz will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of the class period.

Tuesday, August 30th - Today, we began the 4th Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. Students were also given approximately 20 minutes of class time to continue work on Review Questions and Trade Terms Exam from the end of the chapter. Both will both be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, August 31st - Today, we began the 5th Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along.

Thursday, September 1st - Today, we began the 6th and final Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. NCCER study guides will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 2nd - Today, students completed their NCCER Performance Evaluations for Chapter 1. Students were to recite and demonstrate proper lifting techniques. The Chapter 1 NCCER Exam will be on Tuesday.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 22-26

Monday, August 22nd - Today, students gave PowerPoint Presentation to classmates over their architectural structures chosen from internet. No Assignment...

Tuesday, August 23rd - Today, we began discussing Chapter 1 from our text, "Basic Safety". Students were given a pretest over the chapter to see what they already knew. Students were also given a study guide for the upcoming NCCER Exam that will be given at the conclusion of the chapter. Today, we began the 1st Session of 6 PowerPoint presentations over Chapter 1 and students were asked to fill out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. Students were also assigned the Review Questions and Trade Terms Exam from the end of the chapter. Both will be due the early part of next week.

Wednesday, August 24th - Today, we continued the 1st Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. The Review Questions and Trade Terms Exam from the end of the chapter will both be due the early part of next week.

Thursday, August 25th - Today, we began the 2nd Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. We also toured our metals shop area looking at both welding and cutting equipment. The Review Questions and Trade Terms Exam from the end of the chapter will both be due the early part of next week.

Friday, August 26th - Today, we began the 3rd Session PowerPoint presentation over Chapter 1 and students continued filling out their study guides for the NCCER Exam as they followed along. On Monday, students will begin NCCER Performance Evaluations for Chapter 1. Performance Evaluations are student demonstrations of understanding the class content. For this, students will be inspecting and putting on personal protective equipment and demonstrating proper lifting techniques. The Review Questions and Trade Terms Exam from the end of the chapter will both be due on Wednesday of next week.

Leon Plans for the week of August 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. We also watched a slide presentation over Architecture in Dubai. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 19th - Today, we completed our slide presentation over Dubai Architecture. We also introduced our first project which is to be a PowerPoint Presentation over any amazing building or structure that each student could find on the internet. Students were asked to create a slide show presentation of 8 to 12 slides which highlights that structures most interesting features and facts. Student PowerPoint presentations will be due on Monday.

Friday, August 20th - Today, students were given the entire class period to work on their PowerPoint presentations over their building or structure. Student presentation will be given on Monday.

Industrial Drafting

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Lesson Plans for the week of February 6-10

Monday, February 6th
CO2 Car Time Trials Day 1

Tuesday, February 7th
CO2 Car Time Trials Day 2. For Grade

Wednesday, February 8th
Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome

Thursday, February 9th
Rome Discussion/ School Play

Friday, February 10th

Lesson Plans for the week of January 30-February 3

Monday, January 30th
CO2 Car Preliminary Time Trial

Tuesday, January 31st
CO2 Car Exterior Finish Painting

Wednesday, February 1st
CO2 Car Exterior Finish Painting

Thursday, February 2nd
CO2 Car Exterior Finish Painting

Friday, February 3rd
CO2 Car Exterior Finish Painting

Lesson Plans for the week of January 23-27

Monday, January 23rd
CO2 Car: Shaping and Sanding

Tuesday, January 24th
CO2 Car: Shaping and Sanding
Cars should be shaped, sanded, and assembled by tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 25th
Ramp Testing and modifications

Thursday, January 26th
Ramp Testing and modifications

Friday, January 27th
Ramp Racing for grade.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 16-20

Monday, January 16th
CO2 Car: Cutting Balsa using Scroll Saw

Tuesday, January 17th
CO2 Car: Cutting Balsa using Scroll Saw

Wednesday, January 18th
CO2 Car: Shaping and Sanding

Thursday, January 19th
CO2 Car: Shaping ans Sanding

Friday, January 20th
CO2 Car: Shaping and Sanding

Lesson Plans for the week of January 2-6

Monday, January 2nd
No School, Christmas Break...

Tuesday, January 3rd
No School, Teacher Inservice...

Wednesday, January 4th
CO2 Car Video/Internet Research

Thursday, January 5th
Thumbnail Sketches/Refined Sketch of CO2 Car

Friday, January 6th

Lesson Plans for the week of December 19-23

Monday, December 19th
CAD

Tuesday, December 20th
Odd Hour Finals

Wednesday, December 21st
CAD Final

Thursday, December 22nd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Friday, December 23rd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of December 12-16

Monday, December 12th
CAD

Tuesday, December 13th
CAD

Wednesday, December 14th
CAD

Thursday, December 15th
CAD

Friday, December 16th
CAD

Lesson Plans for the week of December 5-9

Monday, December 5th
Multiview Sketch: Block 1

Tuesday, December 6th
Multiview Board Drawing: Block 2

Wednesday, December 7th
Multiview Board Drawing: Block 3

Thursday, December 8th
Multiview CAD Drawing: Block 4

Friday, December 9th
Multiview Sketch: Figure 9-52

Lesson Plans for the week of November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28th - Today, students finished PowerPoint Presentations over Egypt. We also began showing the video "Engineering an Empire: Egypt".

Tuesday, November 29th - Today, students continued watching the video "Engineering an Empire: Egypt".

Wednesday, November 30th - Today, students finished watching the video "Engineering an Empire: Egypt". Tomorrow students will be taking an open book test over Chapter 3.

Thursday, December 1st - Today, students took an open book test over chapter 3. No assignment.

Friday, December 2nd
Multiview Board Drawing: Block 3

Lesson Plans for the week of November 21-25

Monday, November 21st - Today, we had a guest presenter talk to the class about the KSU Architecture Program. Once finished, we continued student PowerPoint presentations over Egypt.

Tuesday, November 22nd - Today, students continued PowerPoint Presentations over Egypt.

Wednesday, November 23rd - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Friday, November 25th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of November 14-18

Monday, November 14th - Today, students continued work on Figure 3-102. This drawing was due by the end of the period.

Tuesday, November 15th -

Wednesday, November 16th -

Thursday, November 17th -

Friday, November 18th -

Lesson Plans for the week of November 7-11

Monday, November 7th -

Tuesday, November 8th -

Wednesday, November 9th -

Thursday, November 10th - Today, students were assigned to draw Figure 3-101 "Adjustable Sector" using CAD. This drawing will be due on Friday.

Friday, November 11th - Today, students were assigned to draw Figure 3-102 "Adjusting Ring" using CAD. This drawing will be due on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - No class today due to teacher inservice.

Tuesday, November 2nd - Today, students continued work on Figure 3-94 "Cover Plate." This drawing will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the period.

Wednesday, November 3rd -

Thursday, November 4th -

Friday, November 5th -

Lesson Plans for the week of October 24-29

Monday, October 24th -

Tuesday, October 25th -

Wednesday, October 26th -

Thursday, October 27th - Today, students continued work on handout 6-3. This handout required students to draw octagons using both 45* triangles and by compass. Students also had to produce tangent arcs between sets of two lines using their compass. This handout was due by the end of the period. I also passed out handout 6-4 and demonstrated how to produce the items on this sheet. There is also step by step instruction in the student text that can be followed. This handout will be due by the end of the period tomorrow.

Friday, October 28th - Today, students continued work on handout 6-4. This handout required students to draw tangent arcs between circles to lines, and circles to circles. This handout was due by the end of the period.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 19 - 23

Monday, September 19th - Today, we discussed the Engineer's scale. Students also had an opportunity to correct any missed line measurements for half credit. No Assignment.

Tuesday, September 20th -

Wednesday, September 21st - Today, students were given a mach concrete construction project where they took measurements from a pre-existing sidewalk and driveway that was to be replaced. Students will be graded on their accuracy taking these measurements. Tomorrow, students will learn how to take these measurements and determine both the cost and quantity of this concrete job.

Thursday, September 22nd - Today, we discussed the concrete project measurements taken yesterday. Students were given a set of measurements to use on their cost/quantity estimate for the job. We also discussed how to work with both fractions and decimals, how to find area and volume. These math principles will be used tomorrow to determine the cost/quantity of this job.

Friday, September 23rd -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 12 - 16

Monday, September 12th - Today, passed out Drafting Boards, T-Squares, and triangles to students. We also demonstrated how to use these tools to produce consistent accurate lines. Students were assigned the Review Questions from Chapter 3, which will be due on Friday.

Tuesday, September 13th - Today, students were given a handout in which they were to draw horizontal, vertical, and 45 degree angled lines using their drafting equipment passed out yesterday. This handout was due by the end of the period.

Wednesday, September 14th - Today, students were given a handout in which they were to draw 30 degree and 60 degree angled lines using their drafting equipment passed out yesterday. This handout was due by the end of the period.

Thursday, September 15th - Today, students were given a handout in which they were to draw 15 degree and 75 degree angled lines using their drafting equipment passed out yesterday. This handout was due by the end of the period. The Review Questions for Chapter 3 are due tomorrow.

Friday, September 16th -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 5 - 9

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

Tuesday, September 6th - Today, students began sketching without the use of grid. Students were given a handout of the K-State Power Cat logo and were assigned to make an enlarged reproduction of the logo maintaining margins and proportion. Students were to apply techniques learned from grid sketching to create their reproduction. This sketch will be due at tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 7th - Today, students continued sketching without the use of grid. Students were given a handout of the Kansas Jayhawk logo and were assigned to make an enlarged reproduction of the logo maintaining margins and proportion. Students were to apply techniques learned from grid sketching to create their reproduction. This sketch will be due at tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 8th - Today, students continued sketching without the use of grid. Students were given a handout of the Girard Trojan logo and were assigned to make an enlarged reproduction of the logo maintaining margins and proportion. Students were to apply techniques learned from grid sketching to create their reproduction. This sketch will be due at tomorrow at the end of the hour.

Friday, September 9th -

Lesson Plans for the week of August 29-September 2

Monday, August 29th - Today, students took the Chapter 1 Exam, which was open book. We also displayed the Rhino Sketches and discussed the goods and the bads from the examples provided. Students should be using this immediate feedback to apply to their next sketch for improvements. No Assignment.

Tuesday, August 30th - Today, Chapter 1 Exams were returned and students were allowed to make corrections for half credit on their exam. Once finished, students were assigned to sketch the Power Racing Boat found on page 44 of their green text. This sketch will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, August 31st -Today, students were assigned to sketch the Helicopter found on page 44 of their green text. This sketch will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 1st - Today, we discussed how to sketch proportional circles and curves. Students were assigned to sketch the Truck found on page 44 of their green text. This sketch will be due tomorrow at the end of the hour.

Friday, September 2nd - Today, students continued working on their sketch of the Truck found on page 44 of their green text. This sketch was due at the end of the period.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 22-26

Monday, August 22nd - Today, students gave PowerPoint Presentation to classmates over their architectural structures chosen from internet. No Assignment...

Tuesday, August 23rd - Today, we began discussing the first chapter from our text, "Careers in Drafting."
Students were assigned the Review Questions from the end of the chapter. This assignment will be due on Friday.

Wednesday, August 24th - Today, students were given an in-class sketching assignment. Students were asked to sketch one of the chairs from the classroom. Their sketch was supposed to show what it looked like, show shade and shadow, and describe the texture. This sketch is due tomorrow at the beginning of the class period. Chapter 1 Review Questions are due on Friday.

Thursday, August 25th - Today, we reviewed student sketches of the classroom chair drawn in class yesterday. Students were instructed on line quality expectations, how to maintain accuracy and proportion, and visual points of reference to reduce inaccuracies when drawing an object. Chapter 1 Review Questions are due on tomorrow.

Friday, August 26th - Today, we discussed Grid Sketching, where student sketches are drawn over a grid which is to be used for measuring, scale, and proportion. Students were instructed on how to properly center their sketch, how view the drawing as a series of lines instead of a picture, and what their line quality should be like. Students were assigned to make a reproduction sketch of the Rhino found on page 39 of their green colored text. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 17-19

Wednesday, August 17th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. We also watched a slide presentation over Architecture in Dubai. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 18th - Today, we completed our slide presentation over Dubai Architecture. We also introduced our first project which is to be a PowerPoint Presentation over any amazing building or structure that each student could find on the internet. Students were asked to create a slide show presentation of 8 to 12 slides which highlights that structures most interesting features and facts. Student PowerPoint presentations will be due on Monday.

Friday, August 19th - Today, students were given the entire class period to work on their PowerPoint presentations over their building or structure. Student presentation will be given on Monday.

Explorations in Design and Construction

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Lesson Plans for the week of February 6-10

Monday, February 6th
(Green) CAD Figure 3-73 Checkerboard.

Tuesday, February 7th
(White) CAD catch up day.

Wednesday, February 8th
(Blue) CAD catch up day.

Thursday, February 9th
(Green) CAD catch up day.

Friday, February 10th

Lesson Plans for the week of January 30-February 3

Monday, January 30th
(White) CAD Figure 3-75 Inlay.

Tuesday, January 31st
(Blue) CAD Figure 3-75 Inlay.

Wednesday, February 1st
(Green) CAD Figure 3-75 Inlay.

Thursday, February 2nd
(White) CAD Figure 3-73 Checkerboard.

Friday, February 3rd
(Blue) CAD Figure 3-73 Checkerboard.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 23-27

Monday, January 23rd
(Blue) "Float Your Boat" Design Competition. Students had to design a lifeboat to help save the passengers from off of the sinking cruise ship. Each student was given a 12" x 12" piece of aluminum foil as their construction material. Golf balls were used to simulate passengers. The boat that would hold the most golf balls without sinking was the winner.

Tuesday, January 24th
(Green) "Float Your Boat" Design Competition. Students had to design a lifeboat to help save the passengers from off of the sinking cruise ship. Each student was given a 12" x 12" piece of aluminum foil as their construction material. Golf balls were used to simulate passengers. The boat that would hold the most golf balls without sinking was the winner.

Wednesday, January 25th
(White) CAD Review.

Thursday, January 26th
(White) CAD Review.

Friday, January 27th
(White) CAD Review.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 16-20

Monday, January 16th
(Green) Today, students students went to the gym for the paper airplane competition. Objective was flight distance. Students were given 3 throws each with the best distance being for grade.

Tuesday, January 17th
(White) Video - Build it Bigger: NASA

Wednesday, January 18th
(Blue) Video - Build it Bigger: NASA

Thursday, January 19th
(Green) Video - Build it Bigger: NASA

Friday, January 20th
(White) "Float Your Boat" Design Competition. Students had to design a lifeboat to help save the passengers from off of the sinking cruise ship. Each student was given a 12" x 12" piece of aluminum foil as their construction material. Golf balls were used to simulate passengers. The boat that would hold the most golf balls without sinking was the winner.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 9-13

Monday, January 9th
(White) Today, students took their design idea for the paper airplane competition and created blueprints on how to construct their plane. Students were given a sample blueprint as guidelines. Blueprints will be due next class meeting.

Tuesday, January 10th
(Blue) Today, students took their design idea for the paper airplane competition and created blueprints on how to construct their plane. Students were given a sample blueprint as guidelines. Blueprints will be due next class meeting.

Wednesday, January 11th
(Green) Today, students took their design idea for the paper airplane competition and created blueprints on how to construct their plane. Students were given a sample blueprint as guidelines. Blueprints will be due next class meeting.

Thursday, January 12th
(White) Today, students students went to the gym for the paper airplane competition. Objective was flight distance. Students were given 3 throws each with the best distance being for grade.

Friday, January 13th
(Blue) Today, students students went to the gym for the paper airplane competition. Objective was flight distance. Students were given 3 throws each with the best distance being for grade.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 2-6

Monday, January 2nd
No School, Christmas Break...

Tuesday, January 3rd
No School, Teacher Inservice...

Wednesday, January 4th
(White) Space Port Video and Paper Airplane Competition.
Students were assigned to design and construct a paper airplane that will travel the farthest. Today's class was the preliminary design phase. Students researched, built and tested their design ideas in class. Next class meeting, students will take their top design idea and use it's blueprint to build a new plane that will be used in competition against their classmates. After 3 flights, the plane that flies the farthest will receive the maximum amount of points possible.

Thursday, January 5th
(Blue) Space Port Video and Paper Airplane Competition.
Students were assigned to design and construct a paper airplane that will travel the farthest. Today's class was the preliminary design phase. Students researched, built and tested their design ideas in class. Next class meeting, students will take their top design idea and use it's blueprint to build a new plane that will be used in competition against their classmates. After 3 flights, the plane that flies the farthest will receive the maximum amount of points possible.

Friday, January 6th
(Green) Space Port Video and Paper Airplane Competition.
Students were assigned to design and construct a paper airplane that will travel the farthest. Today's class was the preliminary design phase. Students researched, built and tested their design ideas in class. Next class meeting, students will take their top design idea and use it's blueprint to build a new plane that will be used in competition against their classmates. After 3 flights, the plane that flies the farthest will receive the maximum amount of points possible.

Lesson Plans for the week of December 19-23

Monday, December 19th
(White) CAD Test

Tuesday, December 20th
No Class, High School Finals

Wednesday, December 21st
No Class, High School Finals

Thursday, December 22nd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Friday, December 23rd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of December 12-16

Monday, December 12th - Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included circles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD.

Tuesday, December 13th
(Green) CAD: Figure 3-87

Wednesday, December 14th
(White) CAD: Figure 3-87

Thursday, December 15th
(Blue) CAD: Figure 3-87

Friday, December 16th
(Green) CAD Test

Lesson Plans for the week of December 5-9

Monday, December 5th - (Green) Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included angles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands; trim and the polar settings tool. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD.

Tuesday, December 6th - (White) Today, students continued working on the CAD drawing from last class period. This drawing was due at the end of the period.

Wednesday, December 7th - (Blue) Today, students continued working on the CAD drawing from last class period. This drawing was due at the end of the period.

Thursday, December 8th - (Green) Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included circles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD.

Friday, December 9th - (White) Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included circles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28th - (White) Today, we began learning about CAD. As a group, I demonstrated how to read a simple blueprint and demonstrated how to draw that same drawing using AutoCAD. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD. This drawing will be due next class period.

Tuesday, November 29th - (Blue) Today, we began learning about CAD. As a group, I demonstrated how to read a simple blueprint and demonstrated how to draw that same drawing using AutoCAD. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD. This drawing will be due next class period.

Wednesday, November 30th - (Green) Today, we began learning about CAD. As a group, I demonstrated how to read a simple blueprint and demonstrated how to draw that same drawing using AutoCAD. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD. This drawing will be due next class period.

Thursday, December 1st - (White) Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included angles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands; trim and the polar settings tool. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD. This drawing will be due next class period.

Friday, December 2nd - (Blue) Today, we continued learning about CAD. Together, we drew our next drawing which included angles. Students were introduced to a couple new CAD commands; trim and the polar settings tool. Students were then given a handout of the drawing demonstrated and were assigned to reproduce the drawing using CAD.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 21-25

Monday, November 21st - (Green) Today, students sketches were returned and students were assigned to refine their sketches using improved accuracy, line quality, and centering. Sketches were due by the end of the period.

Tuesday, November 22nd - No Class. Jr. High Movie.

Wednesday, November 23rd - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Friday, November 25th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of November 14-18

Monday, November 14th - No Class. 7th grade testing.

Tuesday, November 15th - No Class. 7th Grade testing.

Wednesday, November 16th - (Green) Today, students were assigned to pick two different blocks to be drawn using orthographic projection. Block sketches will be due next class period.

Thursday, November 17th - (White) Today, students watched video "Pirates of the Caribbean," No Assignment.

Friday, November 18th - (Blue) Today, students were assigned to pick two different blocks to be drawn using orthographic projection. Block sketches will be due next class period.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 7-11

Monday, November 7th - (Blue) Today, we began discussing Orthographic Projections (Multi-view Drawings). Students were shown examples of this drafting process of describing 3-dimensional objects in a series of 2-dimensional view. Each student was given a block that they were to sketch using Orthographic Projection. These practice sketches were due by the end of the period.

Tuesday, November 8th - (Green) Today, we began discussing Orthographic Projections (Multi-view Drawings). Students were shown examples of this drafting process of describing 3-dimensional objects in a series of 2-dimensional view. Each student was given a block that they were to sketch using Orthographic Projection. These practice sketches were due by the end of the period.

Wednesday, November 9th - (White) Today, students watched a video called "Build It Bigger; Dallas Cowboy's Stadium Project."

Thursday, November 10th - (Blue) Today, students watched a video called "Build It Bigger; Dallas Cowboy's Stadium Project."

Friday, November 11th - No Class. Veteran's Day Program.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - No class today due to teacher inservice.

Tuesday, November 2nd - (White) Today, we discussed careers in drafting and design, income associated, followed by a look at professional sets of blueprints. Students were shown the direct relationship between their 2-dimensional sketches and those 2-dimensional drawings found in the blueprints. No Assignment.

Wednesday, November 3rd - (Blue) Today, we discussed careers in drafting and design, income associated, followed by a look at professional sets of blueprints. Students were shown the direct relationship between their 2-dimensional sketches and those 2-dimensional drawings found in the blueprints. No Assignment.

Thursday, November 4th - (Green) Today, we discussed careers in drafting and design, income associated, followed by a look at professional sets of blueprints. Students were shown the direct relationship between their 2-dimensional sketches and those 2-dimensional drawings found in the blueprints. No Assignment.

Friday, November 5th - (White) Today, we began discussing Orthographic Projections (Multi-view Drawings). Students were shown examples of this drafting process of describing 3-dimensional objects in a series of 2-dimensional view. Each student was given a block that they were to sketch using Orthographic Projection. These practice sketches were due by the end of the period.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 24-29

Monday, October 24th - (Blue) Today, students were assigned a full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a rhino that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were instructed on how to properly center their sketch, how view the drawing as a series of lines instead of a picture, and what their line quality should be like. Students were assigned to make a reproduction sketch of the Rhino. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Tuesday, October 25th - (Green) Today, students were assigned a full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a rhino that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were instructed on how to properly center their sketch, how view the drawing as a series of lines instead of a picture, and what their line quality should be like. Students were assigned to make a reproduction sketch of the Rhino. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Wednesday, October 26th - (White) Today, students review student Rhino sketches and students were assigned a second full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a race boat that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were again to center the drawing on the grid handout, apply consistent line quality, and accurately enlarge the boat maintaining proportion and accuracy. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Thursday, October 27th - (Blue) Today, students review student Rhino sketches and students were assigned a second full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a race boat that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were again to center the drawing on the grid handout, apply consistent line quality, and accurately enlarge the boat maintaining proportion and accuracy. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Friday, October 28th - (Green) Today, students review student Rhino sketches and students were assigned a second full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a race boat that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were again to center the drawing on the grid handout, apply consistent line quality, and accurately enlarge the boat maintaining proportion and accuracy. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 17-21

Monday, October 17th - (White) Today, we discussed Grid Sketching, where students will draw over a grid which is to be used for measuring, scale, and proportion. Students were given a piece of a drawing that they were to assigned to reproduce using grid. This reproduction of lines will be due at the beginning of our next class period.

Tuesday, October 18th - (Blue) Today, we discussed Grid Sketching, where students will draw over a grid which is to be used for measuring, scale, and proportion. Students were given a piece of a drawing that they were to assigned to reproduce using grid. This reproduction of lines will be due at the beginning of our next class period.

Wednesday, October 19th - No class today. Jr. High students had movie day.

Thursday, October 20th - (Green) Today, we discussed Grid Sketching, where students will draw over a grid which is to be used for measuring, scale, and proportion. Students were given a piece of a drawing that they were to assigned to reproduce using grid. This reproduction of lines will be due at the beginning of our next class period.

Friday, October 21st - (White) Today, students were assigned a full grid sketch. Students were given a handout of a rhino that they were assigned to reproduce. Students were instructed on how to properly center their sketch, how view the drawing as a series of lines instead of a picture, and what their line quality should be like. Students were assigned to make a reproduction sketch of the Rhino. This sketch will be due at the beginning of the hour our next class meeting.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 9-14

Monday, October 9th - (Blue)

Tuesday, October 10th - (Green) Today, students watched a construction video call "Build it Bigger." This video was over the construction of the Palozzo Hotel/Casino project in Las Vegas.

Wednesday, October 11th - (White) Today, students watched a construction video call "Build it Bigger." This video was over the construction of the Palozzo Hotel/Casino project in Las Vegas.

Thursday, October 12th - (Blue) Today, students watched a construction video call "Build it Bigger." This video was over the construction of the Palozzo Hotel/Casino project in Las Vegas.

Friday, October 13th - (Green)

Lesson Plans for the week of October 3-7

Monday, October 3rd - (Green) Today, students began their next design challenge, the Spaghetti Tower. Students are required to design a tower using strands of spaghetti, mini marshmallows, and tape to a minimum height of 2'. Today's student task was to create a design sketch for their tower and put together a materials list for their tower. Their next class period, students will be building their towers based off of their design sketch and will have only the class period to get it accomplished. The student that achieves the minimum height requirement at the lowest cost per inch is the winner.

Tuesday, October 4th - (White) Today, students began the construction phase of their Spaghetti Tower. Students had the class period to make their tower, alter their designs if needed, and improvise a solution when faced with adversity. Each tower was supposed to be built to a 2' minimum height.

Wednesday, October 5th - (Blue) Today, students began the construction phase of their Spaghetti Tower. Students had the class period to make their tower, alter their designs if needed, and improvise a solution when faced with adversity. Each tower was supposed to be built to a 2' minimum height.

Thursday, October 6th - (Green)

Friday, October 7th - (White)

Lesson Plans for the week of September 26-30

Monday, September 26th - (White) Today, students continued launching their rockets. Those students that did not get to launch theirs did today.

Tuesday, September 27th - (Blue) Today, students continued launching their rockets. Those students that did not get to launch theirs did today.

Wednesday, September 28th - (Green) Today, students watched a construction video call "Build it Bigger." This video was over the construction of the Arizona Cardinals new football stadium project.

Thursday, September 29th (White) Today, students began their next design challenge, the Spaghetti Tower. Students are required to design a tower using strands of spaghetti, mini marshmallows, and tape to a minimum height of 2'. Today's student task was to create a design sketch for their tower and put together a materials list for their tower. Their next class period, students will be building their towers based off of their design sketch and will have only the class period to get it accomplished. The student that achieves the minimum height requirement at the lowest cost per inch is the winner.

Friday, September 30th - (Blue) Today, students began their next design challenge, the Spaghetti Tower. Students are required to design a tower using strands of spaghetti, mini marshmallows, and tape to a minimum height of 2'. Today's student task was to create a design sketch for their tower and put together a materials list for their tower. Their next class period, students will be building their towers based off of their design sketch and will have only the class period to get it accomplished. The student that achieves the minimum height requirement at the lowest cost per inch is the winner.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 19 - 23

Monday, September 19th - (Blue Group) Today, students painted their rockets using spray paint. During our next class period on Friday, we will launch our rockets, providing weather cooperates.

Tuesday, September 20th - (Green Group) Today, students painted their rockets using spray paint. During our next class period on Friday, we will launch our rockets, providing weather cooperates.

Wednesday, September 21st - (White Group) Today, students got to launch their rockets. Only about half the class got to launch theirs. Those that remain will launch theirs next class period.

Thursday, September 22nd - (Blue Group) Today, students got to launch their rockets. Only about half the class got to launch theirs. Those that remain will launch theirs next class period.

Friday, September 23rd - (Green Group) Today, students got to launch their rockets. Only about half the class got to launch theirs. Those that remain will launch theirs next class period.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 12 - 16

Monday, September 12th - (Green Group) Today, students continued attaching fins to their rockets. We also discussed and passed out the nosecone and parachute package for the rockets. Students attached those to their rockets. Next class period we will be painting the rockets.

Tuesday, September 13th - (White Group) Today, students painted their rockets using spray paint. During our next class period on Friday, we will launch our rockets, providing weather cooperates.

Wednesday, September 14th - (Blue Group) Today, I was out of the building, so students watched a video called Build it Bigger. This video was over the construction of the Washington National's new baseball stadium project. Students will paint their rockets next class period.

Thursday, September 15th - (Green Group) Today, students painted their rockets using spray paint. During our next class period on Friday, we will launch our rockets, providing weather cooperates.

Friday, September 16th - (White Group) Today, due to rain, students watched a construction video call "Build it Bigger." This video was over the construction of the Arizona Cardinals new football stadium project.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 5 - 9

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

Tuesday, September 6th - (Blue Group) Today, students began designing and cutting out fins for their rockets. Once fins were cut out, students began attaching them to their rockets using hot glue.

Wednesday, September 7th - (Green Group) Today, students began designing and cutting out fins for their rockets. Once fins were cut out, students began attaching them to their rockets using hot glue.

Thursday, September 8th - (White Group) Today, students continued attaching fins to their rockets. We also discussed and passed out the nosecone and parachute package for the rockets. Students attached those to their rockets. Next class period we will be painting the rockets.

Friday, September 9th - (Blue Group) Today, students continued attaching fins to their rockets. We also discussed and passed out the nosecone and parachute package for the rockets. Students attached those to their rockets. Next class period we will be painting the rockets.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 29-September 2

Monday, August 29th - (Green Group) Today, we discussed Hydro Rockets, which will be our first class design competition. Students are creating rockets using their 20 oz pop bottles as the fuel tanks. Students grades will be based off of visual creativity and performance. Today, students attached a cardboard tube to the end of their bottles using hot glue guns. This tube will serve are an element that will provide length to the rocket. Students also got on line and researched "Hydro Rockets" to get ideas and visual demonstrations for their design. Rockets will be constructed in class and should be completed within the next couple of weeks.

Tuesday, August 30th - (White Group) Today, we continued work on the Hydro Rocket Project. Students were given a handout that had fin patters, a ruler and a transition cone cutout. Students had the option of designing their own fins or to use the generic fin pattern. Transition cones were cut out, taped together and assembled on the rockets. Fins are still being designed and cut out and will be assembled next class period.

Wednesday, August 31st - (Blue Group) Today, we continued work on the Hydro Rocket Project. Students were given a handout that had fin patters, a ruler and a transition cone cutout. Students had the option of designing their own fins or to use the generic fin pattern. Transition cones were cut out, taped together and assembled on the rockets. Fins are still being designed and cut out and will be assembled next class period.Students are required to bring an empty 20 oz pop bottle to class on Monday.
Thursday, September 1st - (Green Group) Today, we continued work on the Hydro Rocket Project. Students were given a handout that had fin patters, a ruler and a transition cone cutout. Students had the option of designing their own fins or to use the generic fin pattern. Transition cones were cut out, taped together and assembled on the rockets. Fins are still being designed and cut out and will be assembled next class period.

Friday, September 2nd - (White Group) Today, students began designing and cutting out fins for their rockets. Once fins were cut out, students began attaching them to their rockets using hot glue.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 22-26

Monday, August 22nd - (White Group) Today, we completed our slide presentation of Dubai Architecture. We also introduced our next project which relates to Aerospace Engineering, which is our Rocket Design Competition. Students are required to bring an empty 20 oz pop bottle to class on Thursday.

Tuesday, August 23rd - (Blue Group) Today, we completed our slide presentation of Dubai Architecture. We also introduced our next project which relates to Aerospace Engineering, which is our Rocket Design Competition. Students are required to bring an empty 20 oz pop bottle to class on Friday.

Wednesday, August 24th - (Green Group) Today, we completed our slide presentation of Dubai Architecture. We also introduced our next project which relates to Aerospace Engineering, which is our Rocket Design Competition. Students are required to bring an empty 20 oz pop bottle to class on Monday.

Thursday, August 25th - (White Group) Today, we discussed Hydro Rockets, which will be our first class design competition. Students are creating rockets using their 20 oz pop bottles as the fuel tanks. Students grades will be based off of visual creativity and performance. Today, students attached a cardboard tube to the end of their bottles using hot glue guns. This tube will serve are an element that will provide length to the rocket. Students also got on line and researched "Hydro Rockets" to get ideas and visual demonstrations for their design. Rockets will be constructed in class and should be completed within the next couple of weeks.

Friday, August 26th - (Blue Group) Today, we discussed Hydro Rockets, which will be our first class design competition. Students are creating rockets using their 20 oz pop bottles as the fuel tanks. Students grades will be based off of visual creativity and performance. Today, students attached a cardboard tube to the end of their bottles using hot glue guns. This tube will serve are an element that will provide length to the rocket. Students also got on line and researched "Hydro Rockets" to get ideas and visual demonstrations for their design. Rockets will be constructed in class and should be completed within the next couple of weeks.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - (White Group) Today, we began by reviewing the class syllabus. We also watched a slide presentation over Architecture in Dubai. Our first class project will begin on Monday and students will need an empty 20 oz pop bottle for class.

Thursday, August 19th - (Blue Group) Today, we began by reviewing the class syllabus. We also watched a slide presentation over Architecture in Dubai. Our first class project will begin on Tuesday and students will need an empty 20 oz pop bottle for class.

Friday, August 20th - (Green Group) Today, we began by reviewing the class syllabus. We also watched a slide presentation over Architecture in Dubai. Our first class project will begin on Wednesday and students will need an empty 20 oz pop bottle for class.

Algebra 1B

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Lesson Plans for the week of February 6-10

Monday, February 6th
Section 10.4 - Compound Inequalities
Oral Exercises 1-20

Tuesday, February 7th
Section 10.4 - Compound Inequalities
Written Exercises 1-38 evens

Wednesday, February 8th
Khan Academy: Combined Inequalities
20 correct by Friday.

Thursday, February 9th
Section 10.5 - Absolute Value Inequalities
Oral Exercises 1-18

Friday, February 10th

Lesson Plans for the week of January 30-February 3

Monday, January 30th
Section 9.5: Mixed Practice 1-27 evens.

Tuesday, January 31st

Wednesday, February 1st
Section 10.2 - Graphing Inequalities

Thursday, February 2nd
Sections 10.1-10.2 handout.
Quiz over Sections 10.1-10.2 tomorrow.

Friday, February 3rd
Quiz: Sections 10.1-10.2

Lesson Plans for the week of January 23-27

Monday, January 23rd
Section 9.5: Mixed Practice 1-27 evens.

Tuesday, January 24th

Wednesday, January 25th

Thursday, January 26th

Friday, January 27th

Lesson Plans for the week of January 16-20

Monday, January 16th
Khan Academy: Systems of Equations using Elimination 0.5
10 correct by Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 17th
Section 9.4: Written Exercises 1-12
Redo Quiz to be taken by end of the week for those interested.

Wednesday, January 18th
Section 9.4: Written Exercises 13-27 evens

Thursday, January 19th
Khan Academy: Systems of Equations using Elimination
10 correct by Monday.

Friday, January 20th
Section 9.5: Written Exercises 1-24 evens
Khan Academy: Systems of Equations using Elimination Due Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of January 9-13

Monday, January 9th
Discussed Section 9.2

Tuesday, January 10th
Section 9.2: Written Exercises 1-20 evens.

Wednesday, January 11th
Handout: 9.1-9.2 all problems

Thursday, January 12th
In class review for Sections 9.1-9.2 Quiz

Friday, January 13th
Quiz: Sections 9.1-9.2

Lesson Plans for the week of January 2-6

Monday, January 2nd
No School, Christmas Break...

Tuesday, January 3rd
No School, Teacher Inservice...

Wednesday, January 4th
Chapter 8 Review

Thursday, January 5th
Assignment: Section 9.1, written exercises 1-12.

Friday, January 6th
Khan Academy: Graphing Systems of Equations
10 Minimum, streak of 5.

Lesson Plans for the week of December 19-23

Monday, December 19th
Chapter 8 Review.
Chapter 8 Exam; tomorrow or Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 20th
Chapter 8 Exam for 1st Hour.

Wednesday, December 21st
Chapter 8 Exam for 2nd Hour.

Thursday, December 22nd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Friday, December 23rd
No School, Christmas Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of December 12-16

Monday, December 12th
Quiz Retake Opportunity: Sections 8.1-8.2
Khan Academy: Slope of a Line (Streak of 10 due Tuesday)

Tuesday, December 13th
Assignment: Section 8.3, problems 1-24 evens.

Wednesday, December 14th
Assignment: Section 8.4, problems 1-24 evens.

Thursday, December 15th
Assignment: Section 8.5, problems 1-16.

Friday, December 16th
Khan Academy: Equation of a Line (Streak of 10 due Monday.)

Lesson Plans for the week of December 5-9

Monday, December 5th
Assignment: Section 8.2, problems 1-24.

Tuesday, December 6th
Assignment: Section 8.2, problems 25-36.

Wednesday, December 7th
Assignment: Self-Test 1 pg 353, problems 1-10
Quiz Tomorrow Sections 8.1-8.2

Thursday, December 8th
Quiz: Sections 8.1-8.2
Khan Academy: Slope of a Line (Streak of 10 Due Tuesday)

Friday, December 9th
Retake Quiz on Monday

Lesson Plans for the week of November 28-December 2

Monday, November 28th - Today, we reviewed Chapter 7. The Chapter 7 Exam is tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 29th - Today, students took the Exam over Chapter 7. No Assignment.

Wednesday, November 30th - Today, Chapter 7 Exams were returned to the students and the period was spent reviewing problems missed. A redo Exam will be offered on Tomorrow.

Thursday, December 1st - Today, students were given the opportunity to retest over Chapter 7. Students not retesting were assigned topics "Graphing Points" and "Graphing Points 2" using Khan Academy. These two assignments will be due for all students on Monday.

Friday, December 2nd
Assignment: Section 8.1, problems 1-30 evens.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 21-25

Monday, November 21st - Today, students had the opportunity to take the redo quiz over Sections 7.9-7.10.

Tuesday, November 22nd - Today, we created student accounts for Khan Academy, which is a tutorial resource site on the internet. Students were assigned to work problems from Exponents 2 on Khan Academy. Students were also given an Extra Credit Opportunity to work problems from Exponent Rules on Khan Academy. Both assignments will be due the day we return from Thanksgiving Break.

Wednesday, November 23rd - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Thursday, November 24th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Friday, November 25th - Thanks Giving Break!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of November 14-18

Monday, November 14th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over the Sections 7.5-7.6 Quiz. Those students not retesting were assigned Written Exercises 1-22 from Section 7.10. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the period for all students.

Tuesday, November 15th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 7.9-7.10. Students were given a quiz review handout and were assigned to work problems 1-36 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow prior to taking the quiz.

Wednesday, November 16th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 7.9-7.10. No Assignment.

Thursday, November 17th - Today, students were given a handout as a review of Chapter 7. There will be a test on Tuesday over Chapter 7. This handout will be due tomorrow.

Friday, November 18th - Today, quizzes over Sections 7.9-7.10 were returned to students and the period was spent reviewing problems missed. A redo quiz will be offered on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 7-11

Monday, November 7th -

Tuesday, November 8th -

Wednesday, November 9th - Today, most of the class was gone for Sophomore Plan Testing. No Assignment.

Thursday, November 10th - Today, students were given a handout over Section 7-9 "Negative Exponents." Students were assigned to work problems 1-46. This handout will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the period.

Friday, November 11th - Today, quizzes over Sections 7.5-7.6 were returned and students were given the opportunity to see any problems from the quiz worked that they had trouble with. Afterword, we discussed Section 7.10 "Scientific Notation." On Monday, students will have the opportunity to retest over the 7.5-7.6 Quiz. Those not retesting will be working on the assignment for Section 7.10 in class.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - No class today due to teacher inservice.

Tuesday, November 2nd - Today, we began discussing Section 7.6 "Percent Problems." Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-21 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, November 3rd - Today, we discussed the second half of Section 7.6 "Percent Problems." Students were assigned Problems 1-16 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, November 4th -

Friday, November 5th -

Lesson Plans for the week of October 24-29

Monday, October 24th - Today, we had an in class quiz review over sections 7.3-7.4. This quiz will be given tomorrow in class. There is a practice quiz on page 308 called Self-Test 2.

Tuesday, October 25th - Today, students took a quiz over Sections 7.3-7.4.

Wednesday, October 26th - Today, we began discussing Section 7.5 "Percent Problems." Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-36 evens. This assignment will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 27th - Today, quizzes were returned to students and the first part of the period was spent working through problems that the students wished to see. A redo Quiz will be offered tomorrow to any student who wishes to retest. We also discussed the second half of Section 7.5, which was decimal equations. Students were assigned Written Exercises 37-56 evens.

Friday, October 28th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Sections 7.3-7.4. Students were also assigned Written Exercises 37-56 evens from Sections 7.5. This assignment will be due on Tuesday due to inservice on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 3-7

Monday, October 3rd - Today, we discussed Section 7.1 "Ratios." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-30 evens. This lesson will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, October 4th - Today, I returned Chapter 6 Exams back to students and the class period was used reviewing all problems that students wished to see. Tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to retest over chapter 6 if they choose.

Wednesday, October 5th - Today, students were given the opportunity to retest over Chapter 6. No Assignment.

Thursday, October 6th - (Green)

Friday, October 7th - (White)

Lesson Plans for the week of September 26-30

Monday, September 26th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 6.5-6.6 which will be given tomorrow. There is a practice quiz in the text call Self-Test 3 on page 277 of the student text. The Chapter 6 Exam will be on Friday.

Tuesday, September 27th - Today, students took the Quiz over Section 6.5-6.6. The Chapter 6 Exam will be on Friday.

Wednesday, September 28th -

Thursday, September 29th -

Friday, September 30th -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 19 - 23

Monday, September 19th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Sections 6.4-6.5. Students not retesting were working on the assignment from Friday over Section 6.6 "Mixed Expressions." Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-20 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, September 20th - Today, we discussed the second half of Section 6.6 "Mixed Expressions." Students were assigned Written Exercises 21-38 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 21st - Today, students were given a handout for extra practice over Section 6.6. Students were assigned problems 29-37. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 22nd - Today, we discussed Section 6.7 "Polynomial Long Division." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-30 evens. This lesson will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 23rd -

Lesson Plans for the week of September 12 - 16

Monday, September 12th - Today, we continued discussing Section 6.5 "Adding and Subtracting Fractions." Students were assigned Written Exercises 35-52 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, September 13th - Tomorrow, students will be taking a Quiz over Sections 6.4 and 6.5. There is a practice quiz on page 269 of their textbook called Self-Test 2. Today, we used the entire class period as a review day as students worked through problems from these past sections both at the board and at their seats.

Wednesday, September 14th - Today, I was out of the building, so students were given an additional day to review for the quiz over Sections 6.4-6.5. This quiz will now be given tomorrow.

Thursday, September 15th - Today, students took the quiz over Sections 6.4-6.5. No Assignment.

Friday, September 16th - Today, quizzes were returned to students. Students had the opportunity to see any problem from the quiz worked out and explained on the board. On Monday, students will have the opportunity to retest over the Sections 6.4-6.5 Quiz if this choose. We also began discussing Section 6.6 "Mixed Expressions." No Assignment.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 5 - 9

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

Tuesday, September 6th - Today, we began discussing Section 6.4 "Least Common Denominators." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-20. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 7th - Today, we continued discussing Section 6.4 "Least Common Denominators." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 22-46 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 8th - Today, we continued discussing Section 6.4 "Least Common Denominators." This lesson was more difficult, so we are spending another day practicing problems from it. Students were given a handout over Section 6.4 and were assigned to work problems 1-41 multiples of 3. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 9th - Today, we began discussing Section 6.5 "Adding and Subtracting Fractions." Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens. This assignment will be due on Monday at the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 29-September 2

Monday, August 29th - Today, we began discussing Section 6.3 "Dividing Fractions." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-32 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour. Students will be taking their first quiz on Wednesday over Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3.

Tuesday, August 30th - Tomorrow, students will be taking their first Quiz over Chapter 6. This quiz will be worth 50 points and will cover Sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3. There is a practice quiz on page 258 of their textbook called Self-Test 1. Today, we used the entire class period as a review day as students worked through problems from these past sections both at the board and at their seats.

Wednesday, August 31st - Today, students took the Quiz over the Section 6.1-6.3. No Assignment.

Thursday, September 1st - Today, Section 6.1-6.3 Quizzes were returned to students and we used the class period as a review of the Quiz. Students had the opportunity to see any problem from the quiz worked out and explained on the board. Tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to retest over the Section 6.1-6.3 Quiz if this choose.

Friday, September 2nd - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over the Section 6.1-6.3 Quiz. Any student scoring higher on their quiz would receive that higher score, omitting the first grade. Any student scoring lower on the redo Quiz would have the average taken between both quizzes. No Assignment.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 22-26

Monday, August 22nd - Today, we began discussing the second problem set from Section 6.1. Students were also introduced to an online tutorial site called Khan Academy. This tutorial site is free and includes not only math tutorial and practice, but all subject areas covered at the high school level. No Assignment...

Tuesday, August 23rd - Today, students had the entire class period to work on today's assignment. We actually worked most of the homework problems together on the board during class, so students could have a better understanding of the material. Students were assigned Written Exercises 29-38. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, August 24th - Today, we began discussing Section 6.2 "Multiplying Fractions." Second hour students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-18 evens, first hour will be doing this assignment tomorrow. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour for second hour students.

Thursday, August 25th - Today, 1st hour students were assigned Written Exercises 1-18 evens from Section 6.2. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

During 2nd hour, we discussed how to multiply polynomial fractions and 2nd hour students were assigned problems 26-54 evens from Section 6.2. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, August 26th - Today, 1st hour students were assigned Written Exercises 36-54 evens from Section 6.2. This assignment will be due Monday at the beginning of the hour.

2nd hour students were given a review handout over Sections 6.1 and 6.2. This assignment will be due Monday at the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 18-20

Wednesday, August 17th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 18th - Today, we began discussing Section 6.1 "Simplifying Fractions." But first, we reviewed factoring, which is pretty much where students left of last school year. Students were assigned to work Oral Exercises 1-12 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, August 19th - Today, we continued our discussion of Section 6.1 "Simplifying Fractions." Students were assigned to work Written Exercises 1-18 all problems. This assignment will be due on Monday at the beginning of the hour.

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Lesson Plans for the Week of April 18-22

Monday, April 18th - Today, we reviewed the Chapter 5 Exam and worked through problems that students wished to see. Tomorrow, students will be given the opportunity to retest over Chapter 5 is they wish.

Tuesday, April 19th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Chapter 5. No Assignment.

Wednesday, April 20th - Today, students were assigned the even numbered problems from the Cumulative Review Problems at the end of Chapter 5. This assignment will be due tomorrow.

Thursday, April 21st - Today, we introduced Section 6.1 "Simplifying Fractions." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-16 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due on Monday.

Friday, April 22nd - No School, Good Friday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of April 11-15

Monday, April 11th - Today, we introduced Section 5.12 "Solving Equations by Factoring." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 12th - Today, we continued Section 5.12 "Solving Equations by Factoring." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Tomorrow.

Wednesday, April 13th - Today, students reviewed for the Chapter 5 exam, which will be given on Friday. This test will be over Sections 5.1-5.9, 5.11-5.12. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Thursday, April 14th - Today, we again reviewed for the Chapter 5 exam, which will be given tomorrow. This test will be over Sections 5.1-5.9, 5.11-5.12. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Friday,April 15th - Today, students took the the Exam over Chapter 5.

Lesson Plans for the Week of April 4-8

Monday, April 4th - Today, students took the test over Sections 5.7-5.9.

Tuesday, April 5th - Today, graded tests were returned to students and the period was spent reviewing problems that students wished to see. A redo test will be offered tomorrow to any student wishing to retest.

Wednesday, April 6th - Today, students retested over Sections 5.7-5.9.

Thursday, April 7th - Today, we introduced Section 5.11 "Using Several Methods of Factoring." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 7-12 for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday,April 8th - Today, we continued Section 5.11 "Using Several Methods of Factoring." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-12, 16-20, 24, 34, 38 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of February 14-18

Monday, February 14th - Today, students took the retest over Sections 4.3-4.6. No Assignment!!

Tuesday, February 15th - Today, students reviewed for the Chapter 4 exam, which will be given tomorrow. This test will be over Sections 4.1-4.6. Students should review their study guide and past quizzes.

Wednesday, February 16th -

Thursday, February 17th -

Friday, February 18th -

Lesson Plans for the Week of February 7-11

Monday, February 7th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 4.3-4.6. Students were assigned to work all problems from Self-Test 2. The Quiz will be tomorrow.
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Tuesday, February 8th - Today students took the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. No Assignment.

Wednesday, February 9th - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 10th - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 11th - Reviewed Sections 4.3-4.6 Quiz. Retest opportunity on Monday for those who choose.

Lesson Plans for the Week of January 31-February 4

Monday, January 31st - Today, we continued Section 4.6 "Multiplying Polynomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 1st - Snow Day!!!

Wednesday, February 2nd - Snow Day!!!

Thursday, February 3rd - Snow Day!!!

Friday, February 4th - Snow Day!!!

Lesson Plans for the Week of January 24-28

Monday, January 24th - Today, we continued Section 4.5 "Multiplying Polynomials with Monomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-38 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 25th - Today, students were assigned Chapter 4 Cumulative Review evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 26th - Today, students were assigned Chapter 4 Cumulative Review odds. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 27th - Today, students were given additional time to continue work on both Cumulative Review Assignments from Tuesday and Wednesday. Both of these assignments will be due tomorrow.

Friday, January 28th - Today, we introduced Section 4.6 "Multiplying Polynomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-14 for extra credit. This assignment is due on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of January 17-21

Monday, January 17th - Today, we introduced Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-28 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 18th - Today, we continued Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 19th - Today, we introduced Section 4.5 "Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12 for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 20th - No School. Snow day!!!

Friday, January 21st - Today students were given a handout from Section 4.4 "Powers of Monomials."
All students who scored below an 8 on their homework from Tuesday were assigned these problems. Students were to work all evens from this handout. Due Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of January 10-14

Monday, January 10th - Today, we reviewed for the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. Students were assigned to work all problems from Self-Test 1. The Quiz will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 11th - No School. Snow day!!!

Wednesday, January 12th - Today students took the Quiz over Sections 4.1-4.2. No Assignment.

Thursday, January 13th - Today, we introduced Section 4.3 "Multiplying Exponents." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-20 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday, January 14th - Today, we continued Section 4.2 "Multiplying Exponents." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of January 3 - 7

Monday, January 3rd - No School!!! Teacher Inservice.

Tuesday, January 4th - Today, we introduced Section 4.1 "Exponents." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-34 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 5th - Today, we continued Section 4.1 "Exponents." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-31 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 6th - Today, we introduced Section 4.2 "Adding and Subtracting Polynomials." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-25 evens for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Friday, January 7th - Today, we continued Section 4.2 "Adding and Subtracting Polynomials." We worked through problems from the oral exercises that students needed to see then students were assigned Written Exercises 1-40 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens. This assignment is due on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of December 13-17

Monday, December 13th - Section 3.5 Orals. Assigned 1-12 all problems. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 14th - Section 3.5 "Equations with the Variable on Both Sides." Assigned Written Exercises 1-44 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 15th - Review for Chapter 3 Exam which will be given on Thursday.

Thursday, December 16th - Chapter 3 Exam.

Friday, December 17th - Review for Semester Final which will be given next week.

Lesson Plans for the Week of December 6-10

Monday, December 6th - Section 3.3 Using Several Transformations. Written Exercises 1-40 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 7th - In class review for Sections 3.1-3.3 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 8th - Sections 3.1-3.3 Quiz.

Thursday, December 9th - Discussed Section 3.4. No Assignment.

Friday, December 10th - Section 3.4 "Using Equations to Solve Problems." Problems 1-22 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due Monday.

Lesson Plans for the Week of November 29-December 3

Monday, November 29th - Section 3.1 Transforming Equations: Addition and Subtraction. Oral Exercises 1-21 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Tuesday, November 30th - Section 3.1 Transforming Equations: Addition and Subtraction. Written Exercises 1-45 evens, Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 1st - Section 3.2 Transforming Equations: Multiplication and Division. Oral Exercises 1-18 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Thursday, December 2nd - Section 3.2 Transforming Equations: Multiplication and Division. Written Exercises 1-40 evens, Mixed Review Exercises 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Friday, December 3rd - Section 3.3 Using Several Transformations. Oral Exercises 1-18 all problems. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Lesson Plans for the Week of November 22-26

Monday, November 22nd - Continued Review for Chapter 2 Retest which will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 23rd - Chapter 2 Redo Exam for those who choose.

Wednesday, December 24th- Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Thursday, December25th - Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Friday, December 26th Thanksgiving Break, No School.

Lesson Plans for the Week of November 15-19

Monday, November 15th - Chapter Test assignment, end of chapter 2. Assigned problems 1-25 all problems. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 16th - In class review for Chapter 2 Exam, which will be on Thursday due to half day inservice.

Wednesday, November 17th - No Class, half day inservice.

Thursday, November 18th - Today, students took the Chapter 2 Exam.

Friday, November 19th -

Lesson Plans for the Week of November 8-12

Monday, November 8th - Section 2.8 "The Reciprocal of a Number." Assigned Written Exercises 1-30 evens, and Mixed Review 1-10 evens. Due tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 9th - Section 2.9 Orals. Assigned 1-25 evens. Due tomorrow for extra credit.

Wednesday, November 10th - Section 2.9 "Dividing Real Numbers." Assigned Written Exercises 1-20 evens, and Mixed Review 1-12 evens. Due tomorrow.

Thursday, November 11th - In class review for Sections 2.8-2.9 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Friday, November 12th - Sections 2.8-2.9 Quiz. No Assignment.

Lesson Plans for the week of November 1-5

Monday, November 1st - In class review for Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 2nd - Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz.

Wednesday, November 3rd - Reviewed Sections 2.5-2.7 Quiz. Retest opportunity tomorrow for those who choose.

Thursday, November 4th - Retest over Sections 2.5-2.7

Friday, November 5th - Section 2.8 Orals Exercises 1-25 evens

Lesson Plans for the week of October 25-29

Monday, October 25th - Section 2.6: Written Exercises 1-34 evens; Mixed Review 1-10 evens

Tuesday, October 26th - Section 2.7: No Assignment.

Wednesday, October 27th - Section 2.7: Oral Exercises 1-14

Thursday, October 28th - Section 2.7: Written Exercises 1-16 all problems, Mixed Review 1-12 evens.

Friday, October 29th - No Class... Half day of inservice.

Lesson Plans for the week of October 18-22

Monday, October 18th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest over Sections 2.1-2.4. No Assignment.

Tuesday, October 19th - Today, discussed Section 2.5 "Distributive Property." Students went to the board and worked through several problems as a check for understanding. Assigned Oral Exercises 1-25 evens at the end of the period for extra credit. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 20th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-48 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 2.5. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, October 21st - Section 2.6: Oral Exercises 1-30 evens

Friday, October 22nd - No School!!!

Lesson Plans for the week of October 11-15

Monday, October 11th - Today, we graded Section 2.4:Orals, which was assigned on Friday. Students were assigned Written Exercises 1-42 Evens, and Mixed Review 1-12 Evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 12th - Today, we reviewed for the Sections 2.1-2.4 Quiz which will be given tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 13th - Today, were given a handout over Section 2.4. When grading assignments, I determined that students were not prepared for the quiz due to lack of success over Section 2.4. The Quiz over Sections 2.1-2.4 will now be tomorrow.

Thursday, October 14th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 2.1 - 2.4. No Assignment!!!

Friday, October 15th - Today, quizzes were returned to students and we worked through all problems students wished to see. On Monday, students will have the opportunity to retake the exam.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 27 - October 1

Monday, September 27th - Today, students took the Chapter 1 Exam. No Assignment!!!!

Tuesday, September 28st - Today, Chapter 1 Exams were returned and we reviewed all problems students wished to see. Tomorrow students will have the opportunity to retest if they choose. All students who scored below a 70% will retest. No Assignment!!!!

Wednesday, September 29th - Today, students had the opportunity to retest of the Chapter 1 Exam. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, September 30th - Today, we discussed Section 2.1 "Basic Assumptions." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-12, which will be due tomorrow.

Friday October 1st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-28 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens from Section 2.1. This assignment will be due Monday at the the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 20 - 24

Monday, September 20th - Today, we discussed Section 1.9 "Opposites and Absolutes." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-27 evens. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, September 21st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-30 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens from Section 1.9. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 22nd - Today, students had the entire period to take a practice Exam over all of Chapter 1. This practice test is on page 42 of the book and is similar to the Exam which will be given on Monday over the entire Chapter. Tomorrow, students will be taking a Test over Sections 1.8-1.9.

Thursday, September 23rd - Today, students took a test over Sections 1.8-1.9. Tomorrow, we will be reviewing for the Chapter 1 Exam which will be given on Monday. No Assignment!!!

Friday, September 24th - Today, we reviewed for the Chapter 1 Exam. This Exam over all Sections 1.1-1.9 will be on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 13 - 17

Monday, September 13th - Today, we worked through all problems that students wished to see from Section 1.7. Once finished, we used the remaining part of class to review for our second test, which will be over Sections 1.4-1.7. This exam will be tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 14th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 1.4 - 1.7. No Assignment!!!

Wednesday, September 15th - Today, test were returned and we spent the period looking at problems that the students had missed. Test scores were lower than desired, so students will have the opportunity to retest over these sections. Those retesting must do so prior to the end of this week during seminar. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, September 16th - Today, we discussed Section 1.8 "Number Lines." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-24. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 17th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-46 evens and Mixed Review 1-10 evens from Section 1.8. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of September 6 - 10

Monday, September 6th - No School!!! Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7th - Today, we discussed Section 1.6 "Translating Problems into Equations." Students were assigned Problems 1-12 odds. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 8th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Problems 1-12 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.6. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 9th - Today, we discussed Section 1.7 "A Problem Solving Plan." . Students were assigned Problems 1-10 odd numbers. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 10th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Problems 1-10 evens and Mixed Review 1-9 evens from Section 1.7. This assignment will be due first thing on Monday at the the beginning of the hour. We will have a test next Tuesday over Sections 1.4-1.7.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 30 - September 3rd

Monday, August 30th - Today, students took the Quiz of Sections 1.1 - 1.3. No Assignment!!!

Tuesday, August 31st - Today, we discussed Section 1.4 "Translating words into Symbols." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-8. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, September 1st - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-14 evens from Section 1.4. This assignment will be due first thing tomorrow at the the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, September 2nd - Today, we discussed Section 1.5 "Translating words into Equations." . Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-13. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, September 3rd - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-22 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.5. This assignment will be due first thing on Tuesday at the the beginning of the hour.

Lesson Plans for the week of August 23-27
Monday, August 23rd - Today, we discussed Section 1.2 "Grouping Symbols." Students had an opportunity to work practice problems on the board as a check for understanding. Students were assigned Oral Exercises 11-20. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Tuesday, August 24th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-28 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.2. This assignment will be due first thing on tomorrow a the the beginning of the hour.

Wednesday, August 25th - Today, we discussed Section 1.3 "Equations." Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-10. This assignment will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Thursday, August 26th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-24 evens and Mixed Review 1-12 evens from Section 1.3. This assignment will be due first thing on tomorrow a the the beginning of the hour. On Monday, students will be testing over Sections 1.1-1.3.

Friday, August 27th - Today, we graded yesterday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. We then used the remaining part of class to review for our first test, which will be over Sections 1.1-1.3. This exam will be on Monday.

Lesson Plans for the week of April 18-20

Wednesday, August 18th - Today, we passed out books and reviewed syllabus. No Assignment!!!

Thursday, August 19th - Today, we discussed Section 1.1 of text. Students were assigned Oral Exercises 1-26 which will be due tomorrow at the beginning of the hour.

Friday, August 20th - Today, we graded Thursday's assignment in class and worked through all problems that students wished to see that they had missed. Students were then assigned Written Exercises 1-32 evens and Mixed Review 1-16 evens from Section 1.1. This assignment will be due first thing on Monday.