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Class Update 3/17/20

The state of CT is going to require all school to provide distance learning. You will be shared an invitation to a Google Classroom. Please accept the invitation and stay tuned.

Class Update: Per district policy you are not required to turn in work during the time home. However, there are some assignments that I will recommend so that if you choose, you can get a few things done ahead of our return to school. These assignments will be posted here and on the Google Classroom I set up. However, to access materials, you need to use my.pltw.org and the google classroom. I will not be putting files on the webiste, only in the classroom. You can submit work via Google Classroom and I will grade it upon our return to school.

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Tuesday 3/10

• Activity 2.3.2 Tensile Test with the SSA 1000 machine
• Activity work will continue next class
• No Homework

Friday 3/6

• Stress/Strain Calculations and Activity 2.3.2 Tensile Test Activity started
• Homework:
  • 2.3.1 Stress/Strain calculations #6-10

Wednesday 3/4

• If you missed class you will need to make-up the 2.1.2 - 2.1.5 Exam
• After the exam students continued working on the 2.3.1 Stress/Strain calculations
• Homework:
  • Activity 2.3.1 Stress/Strain Calculations #1-5

Monday 3/2

• HW check and selected review solutions/ review discussion for the exam next class
  • A full solution guide is in the digital file cabinet for the 2.1.1 - 2.1.5 Review packet
• 2.1.3 Materials Testing discussion continued
• Homework
  • No new HW - completed the review packet if you did not for today, review on your own for the 2.1.1 Centroid - 2.1.5 Moments exam

Thursday 2/27

• Calculating the resultant force warm-up - a copy of the problem and solution is in the digital file cabinet
• Discussion 2.3.1 Materials Testing - Stress and Strain, Tensile Testing
• Homework:
  • 2.1.1 - 2.1.5 Review packet (Covers centroids, beam deflection, free body diagrams, moments)
  • Exam 2.1.1 - 2.1.5 Wednesday 3/4

Tuesday 2/25

• Force Vector HW review and Activity 2.1.4 finished
• Class discussion: Introduction to 2.3.1 Materials Testing
• Homework:
  • 2.1.5 Moments notes (review) worksheet

Friday 2/21

• Vectors vs Scalars and Force Vectors Discussion - notes on the mathematical addition of vectors from class today are in the digital file cabinet.
• Homework:
  • 2.14 Force vectors #1 -10

Wednesday 2/19

• Class discussion - Free Body Diagrams 2.1.3
• A copy of some notes from class are in the digital file cabinet
• Students worked on Activity 2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams - on a separate sheet of paper
• Homework:
  • 2.1.3 Free Body Diagrams homework/ notes packet - if you were absent, pick up a copy from the classroom folder

Thursday 2/13

• Activity 2.1.2 Beam Deflection
• Homework:
  • Complete A 2.1.2 Beam Deflection pag 4 and conclusion questions - If your excel graph is perfectly created in EXCEL or Google Doc including titles, axis labels and units, then you will be awarded extra credit. Everyone is expected to include a best fit curve/line - you can hand draw this in.

Tuesday 2/11

• A copy of the homework review (2.1.1 pg2) on centroids is in the digital file cabinet
• Students used some class time to finish the Activity 2.1.1 Centroids work in engineering notebooks - a checklist/rubric for this activity was provided today - extras are in the classroom folders
• Discussion on 2.1.2 Structural member properties began - a copy of the powerpoint (and in .pdf form) is in the digital file cabinet - you must be signed in Google using your NMHS account
• Homework: Finish the notes packet - if you missed class - there are extra notes packets in the classroom folders

Friday 2/7

• Review of the Centroids HW - A copy of the solutions is in the digital file cabinet.
• Activity 2.1.1 Centroids
• Homework:
  • 2.1.1. Activity Centroids - complete pages 1 and 2

Wednesday 2/5

• Calculating the centroid of a complex shape disucssion and practice
• Activity 2.1.1 Centroids
• Homework:
  • Centroids practice worksheet (both sides) - if you need a copy, there are extras in the classroom folder

Monday 2/3

• If you were absent, you will need to make up the Thermodynamics quiz
• Class discussion: Centroids - a guided notes packet was provided
• Homework:
  • Finish page 1 -5 (you can skip #6 on page 5 for now) in the guided notes packet. - If you were absent, you can pick up your packet from the classroom folder tomorrow.

Thursday 1/30

• Review of Thermodynamics Mixed Review Problems - A copy of the notes are in the digital file cabinet
• Activity 1.3.4 Renewable Insulation concluded - you can finish the conclusion questions over the weekend if you need
• Homework:
  • Finish 1.3.4 Conclusion Questions
  • Thermodynamics selected review - solutions are in the digital file cabinet - this HW is to help you study and is optional
  • Quiz next class on 1.3.3 thermodynamics - use the quizlet for vocab review too

Tuesday 1/28

• Activity 1.3.3 thermodynamics activity packet concluded - we discussed the last thermodynamics type problem - application of Stefan's Law for black body radiation. For a copy of the notes see the digital file cabinet.
• Activity 1.2.4 Renewable Insulation packet
• Homework:
  • Mixed review problems covering thermodynamics. A copy is in the classroom folder or in the digital file cabinet if you need a copy.
  • Quiz covering 1.3.2 - 1.3.4 Thermodynamics is scheduled for Monday 2/3

Friday 1/17

• Midterm Review focusing on circuits and thermodynamics
• Homework:
  • Midterm Review - you must be signed into Google with your NMHS user name to see the Midterm Review Folder

Wednesday 1/15

• If you missed class you will need to make-up the POE Problem Solving midyear assessment. This is like a quiz, but is graded as participation.
• Students finished their notebook entries including a project reflection (CER style about the Power of the various power sources)
• A copy of the review of the Thermo HW and how to calculate the R-Value of a material is in the file cabinet. You can download a R-Value list from PLTW in the resources.
• Homework:
  • Circuits review worksheet - due next class
  • Independent Midterm Review

Monday 1/13

• Midterm warm-ups continued
• Thermo HW review and more problem types - a copy of the notes from class is in the file cabinet.
• 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen Vehicle Project checklists/self-assessments were given out today - see the digital file cabinet if you need an extra
• Homework:
  • Thermo Practice Problems Worksheet #1-2
  • 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen system Project Conclusion questions

Thursday 1/9

• Midterm warm-ups/review; Thermodynamics discussion and an example heat transfer problem.
• Homework:
  • 1.3.3 Thermodynamics Packet #18 -22
  • Thermodynamics HW #1 (1/2 size worksheet)

Tuesday 1/7

• Warm-up: HW review and Midterm review practice problems
• Project 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen system - analysis of Power output from each energy source (solar panel, hydrogen fuel cell, battery packs)
• Homework:
  • 1.3.3 Thermodynamics notes packet #28-34, 40 - if the powerpoint is not working on PLTW, there is a .pdf copy in the digital file cabinet. Remember, you need to log into Google using your NMHS account.

Friday 1/3

• Project 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen system - all vehicles were built and some groups began testing the solar panel as power source.
• Homework:
  • 1.3.3 Thermodynamics notes packet #1-17 - if the powerpoint is not working on PLTW, there is a .pdf copy in the digital file cabinet. Remember, you need to log into Google using your NMHS account.

Friday 12/20

• Quiz: 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency and Introduction to Energy Applications
• Project 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen system - vehicle building began
• Homework: None - Happy Holidays

Wednesday 12/18

• If you did not turn in your 1.2.5 project checklist/rubric please do so ASAP
• Project 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen System introduction - how to charge a fuel cell, what criteria/constraints are there
  • Students began notebook entries and brainstorming
• Homework:
  • 1.2.5 and intro to 1.3.1 quiz next class
  • Finish one brainstorm idea/sketch for the solar powered hydrogen fuel cell vehicle

Friday 12/13

• 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency Project conclusion
  • Students completed remaining calculations for work, power, and efficiency
  • The final reflection must include
    • CER (Claim as to what the efficiency of the machine is, evidence supporting the claim, and reasoning as to why the %E are low (energy loss due to friction, sound, wobbling, etc)
    • Product improvement - how could you make your winch more efficient and how will that change improve the output power and efficiency?\
• Homework:
  • 1.2.5 Review worksheet
  • Finish the CER and final reflection - you can tape this into your notebook next week
  • 1.2.5 Quiz next Thursday

Wednesday 12/11 (3-hr delay)

• Activity 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency - data collection and analysis continued
• Homework:
  • 1.3.1 Hydrogen Fuel Cell notes worksheet - on PLTW use the "hydrogen fuel cell" downloadable powerpoint under Activity 1.3.1 Solar Hydrogen system

Monday 12/9

• Students shared their engineering career research with their peers in small groups. If you were absent you need to turn in your rubric so that I can grade it.
• Activity 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency - data collection and analysis - if you were absent, you will jump in with your group and collect one set of data on your own to compare
• Homework: None

Thursday 12/5

• Students finished building the winches and worked on projected documentation in their engineering notebooks.
• Homework:
  • Read Activity 1.2.5 on mypltw.org to prepare for testing the winches for work, power, and efficiency
  • Career Research presentations are due Monday - a copy of the assignment and rubric are in the file cabinet.
  • A list of websites you could use for your research in the Career folder in the digital file cabinet on this website.

Tuesday 12/3

• Students continued building their winches (1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency)
• Homework:
  • 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency Packet - complete all the calculations
  • Since there was a snow day yesterday, the Career Research Project is due Monday 12/9

Monday 11/25 - Substitute

• Students began the Career Research project - A copy of the project handout is in the digital file cabinet in a folder called Career Research
• Homework:
  • Complete the Career Research project for 12/6
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Thursday 11/21

• If you were absent today you need to schedule a make-up Circuits Quiz
• Students continued working on 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems efficiency - winch projects
• Homework:
  • 1.2.5 Work Energy and Power presentation - read/take notes for review of these concepts - I suggest Cornell style notes

Tuesday 11/19

• After a review of the HW/circuits we discussed the 1.2.5 Mechanical Systems Efficiency Project: Winch
  • If you were absent, see Mrs. Lucia for project choices
• Students worked on the brainstorming part of the design process in order to begin designing their winch
• Homework:
  • Finish all of the circuits review worksheets
  • Next class: Exam covering circuits

Friday 11/15

• Activity 1.2.3 Circuits concluded
• Circuits review problems
• Homework:
  • Circuits Additional Problems review worksheet
  • Power worksheet #15

Wednesday 11/13

• After a reviews of the homework and electric power, students finished 1.2.3 Circuits Activity.
  • We will finish the conclusion questions next class
• Homework:
  • Phyz Job Parallel Puzzles worksheet - complete the entire worksheet

Friday 11/8

• After a review of the HW, students continued Activity 1.2.3 Circuits
• Homework:
  • 1.2.3 Conclusion questions #1 and #2
  • Phyzjob Series puzzles worksheet #1 and #2 - if you were absent or need a copy there is one in the digital file cabinet.

Wednesday 11/6

• A copy of the notes on Parallel Circuits is in the digital file cabinet
• PhET circuit sim https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc_en.html
• Homework:
  • Finish 1.2.4 Circuit Calculations worksheet -use the PhET simulation to check your work/help

Friday 11/1

• If you need to view the notes from class on Resistors in a series circuit, a copy of the class notes is in the digital file cabinet.
• Students began working on 1.2.3 Circuits Activity
• Homework:
  • 1.2.4 Circuit Calculations #1 and #2 (series circuit only) - this is on pltw if you did not grab a copy before you left class

Wednesday 10/30/19

• Series circuit exploration and learning how to use the multimeter. Notes from class are in the 1.2.3 Intro to circuits powerpoint - pay particular attention to the slides on using a multimieter and I uploaded what we did on the board to the file cabinet.
• Homework:
  • 1.2.3 Circuits activity packet - read pages 1 -3 and complete page 4 #1-3

Monday 10/28/2019

• Students shared their Energy Source Presentations - A copy of the full presentation will be in the digital file cabinet
• No Homework

Thursday 10/25/19 - Substitute

• Students watched History Channel's The Power Grid video and completed a questionnaire packet and used the remaining class time to work on the energy source projects.
• Homework:
  • Energy Source presentation are next class

Tuesday 10/22

• Introduction to Electric Circuits - after a review of the homework, we wired a simple circuit using a breadboard, resistor, and LED.
• Homework:
  • Ohm's Law worksheet
  • 1.2.1 Energy Source research/presentations - due 10/28

Friday 10/18

• If you missed class you will need to make-up the 1.2.3 - 1.1.5 Gears, Sprockets, and Pulley Systems quiz
• 1.2.1 notes worksheet on Energy sources - the powerpoint is in the file cabinet on this website
• Homework:
  • 1.2.1 Energy Source research/presentations - due 10/28
  • 1.2.3 Intro to Electric Circuits notes packet pg 1 - 4 - a copy of the powerpoint and notes packet is on this website

Wednesday 10/16 - PSAT Testing Day

• Students used the 10 minutes of class to work on the compound machine analysis
• Homework:
  • 1.1.3 - 1.1.5 gears, pulley, sprocket systems quiz next Friday 10/18

Friday 10/11/19

• We reviewed 1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives, sprocket systems practice problems and completed a gears problem warm-up
• Students completed 1.1.6 Compound machine activity - if you missed class, please speak to me about making this up
• Homework:
  • 1.1.3 - 1.1.5 gears, pulley, sprocket systems quiz next Friday 10/18
  • All work from 1.1.1 - 1.1.5 is due next friday 10/18

Tuesday 10/8/19

• Activity 1.1.3 Gears completed
• Activity 1.1.4 Sprockets and Pulley Systems
  • Timing Belts and Belt type YouTube video
• Students began building compound machines (1.1.6)
• Homework:
  • 1.1.5 Gears, Pulley Drives, Sprocket systems practice problems packet - a copy is on mypltw.org

Friday 10/4/19

• Gears Discussion - see the 1.1.3 powerpoint if you missed class
• Activity 1.1.3 Gears began
• Homework:
  • Finish the Compound Machine Design Project - a copy is in the file cabinet
  • Finish 1.1.3 Gears, Pulleys, and Sprockets notes packet - the powerpoint is on mypltw.org

Wednesday 10/2/19 - substitute

• If you were absent you need to make up the 1.1 Simple Machines Exam
• Homework:
  • Compound Machine Design is now due 10/8 so that you have time to talk with me about any questions or concerns.

Friday 9/27/19

• A review of 1.1.1 Simple Machines review problems - answers are in the file cabinet
• Homework:
  • Compound Machine Design due 10/4 (a rubric for grading was provided)

Wednesday 9/25/2019

• 1.1.1 Activity Simple Machines investigation concluded
• Students were provided a checklist to use to self-assess and project expectations were reviewed - a copy is in the file cabinet
• Brief independent review of Compound machines - if you were absent a copy of the handout is also in the file cabinet.
• Homework:
  • Simple Machines review wkst - show all your work (a copy is in the file cabinet)
  • Finish the compound machines notes / question if you did not in class
  • 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 Simple Machines EXAM Wednesday 10/2
  • A list of key terms is also in the file cabinet

Monday 9/23/2019

• After a review of the homework and problem solving, students continued Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machines
• Homework: None

Thursday 9/19/2019

• After a review of the homework and problem solving, students continued Activity 1.1.1 Simple Machines
• Homework:
  • 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems #23 - 30

Tuesday 9/17/2019

• Review of 1.1.2 Simple Machines Problems #7 -13
• 1.1.1 Simple Machines investigation continued - Wheel and Axle testing and inclined
• Homework:
  • 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems #14-22

Friday 9/13/2019

• Students continued testing their levers and began determining the mechanical advantages of the wheel and axles.
• Homework:
  • 1.1.2 Simple Machines Practice Problems #7-13
  • Review notes packets from 1.1.1 Simple Machines

Wednesday 9/11/2019

• 1.1.1 Simple Machine Investigation continued - students began testing the levers
• Homework:
  • 1.1.2 Simple Machines practice problems #1 - 6

Monday 9/9/2019

• If you missed class you need to make up the following:
  • Lab safety and engineering notebook quiz
  • POE problem solving pre-assessment
• Students continued building simple machines
• Homework:
  • Wedge and Screw homework worksheet - use the Simple Machines Inclined Plane Wedge and screw presentation found in 1.1.1 Simple Machine's Investigation on pltw.

Thursday 9/5/2019

• Warm-up: Students completed part 1 of the 1.1.1 simple machines Part I notes packet by calculating IMA, AMA, and efficiency of a lever.
• Discussion: Review Wheel and Axle and Pulleys 1.1.1 Simple Machines Part 3 notes covering the wheel and axle and pulleys
• Students documented their building work in the their first engineering notebook entry.
• Homework:
  • Review all the Engineering Notebook materials on my.pltw.org. You can access the Engineering Notebook area after clicking on 1.1

Tuesday 9/3/19

• Discussion continued on mechanical advantage and levers.
  • We will finish the levers notes packet next class
• Students began building the Simple Machine devices during class today.
• Homework:
  • 1.1.1 LeversWheelandAxlePulleys Part III notes packet - if you were absent, please stop by my classroom to get the handouts from today

Thursday 8/29/2019

• VEX parts warm-up - identify some common parts we are going to use this year.
• 1.1.1 Simple Machines Levers, Wheel and Axle, and Pulleys dicussion began
• Homework:
  • Lab Safety signatures
  • Finish the Lever, Wheel and Axle, and Pulley Part 1 notes packet - use the 1.1.1 Simple Machines Lever Wheel and Axle Pulley powerpoint found on PLTW.

Tuesday August 27, 2019

• Class discussion: Welcome to POE! We discussed the class expectations and logged into my.pltw.org where the content of the course will be accessible.
• Other course documents that I handout, such as the Course Syllabus, are located in the POE File Cabinet.
• Homework:
  • Course Expectations/Policy signatures - please review the Welcome to POE packet with your parent(s)/guardians(s) and return on Friday.
  • Suggested school supply list was provided. Pens and a scientific calculator are required. I recommend a 3" 3 ring binder and loose leaf paper or a 1 subject notebook for note taking.