Calendar

MONDAY, 6/17/19

OBJECTIVE: The shop and classroom will be cleaned for the summer.
Students not finished with their Solidworks drawings were allowed to complete them. Otherwise, students assisted with shop clean-up.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 6/13/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
First, all students were asked to disassemble all materials from any projects from the year, and to clean out the class cabinets. Students should take materials they want to keep home with them today. Next week, students will receive a score for clean-up. Materials not addressed by today will cause a reduction to the score received for clean-up.
After all of their materials were cleaned, students were given the period to complete their required drawings in Solidworks for the final project. This drawing gets submitted to Google Classroom (AS A PDF).
College Now students completed the final assessment in one of the computer labs during the period. This drawing gets submitted to Google Classroom.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 6/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
FIELD TRIP TO JACOBS ENGINEERING -- students met in the classroom at the beginning of third period and returned to school during 7th Period.
All students were asked to complete this Group Evaluation #3 upon returning to school today. Justifications must be given for each rating. Justifications are especially important when the ratings are different between group members. This is your final chance for input for your partners. IF YOU ARE GONE, YOU ARE STILL EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THIS WHEN YOU READ THIS ENTRY (AS YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WHEN ABSENT FROM CLASS).
College Now Students: as of this moment, only one student has come in to make a sketch of the part that is to be modeled during the test on Thursday. If you wind up doing measurements during the test, you likely won't have time to finish the test (both because measuring takes time, and there are only two models and you will have to share the two to measure them.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 6/7/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students should come to F12 at the start of 3rd Period on 6/11.
Students should bring a sack lunch.
Students will be returning by 2:00 PM and will be expected to work on 3rd or 5th Period assignments during 7th.
Students should communicate with their 3rd/5th Period teachers about their absence.
Physical prototypes should be taken to Jacobs on 6/11.
Today, students must bring to Mr. K anything that won't fit on the bus and that he is expected to transport separately on 6/11 .
When we return, some students will be asked to go to their other teachers for work.
If, between now and Tuesday, you modify your presentation, to use it on Tuesday you must bring your PowerPoint presentation on your own USB flash drive. You will not have time to download your file from online locations. Teachers will grade your project based upon the first file you submit today.

College Now students . . . need to measure the part for the final test before 6/13. The sketch created beforehand must be given to Mr. K.
Students turned in their presentation files to Google Classroom before the beginning of the period, and then practiced their presentations for Tuesday unless they convinced their instructors that they will practice as a group at some other time and place outside of class. Those doing so could work in the shop if they needed to.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 6/5/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Presentations were discussed briefly at the beginning of class. Presentation Discussion Notes from class.
Original Raider Tank Presentation Guidelines.
Raider Tank Judge Scoring Rubric. (This is what the judges/sharks will be using to decide which presentation and project idea is the best candidate to fund.)
Raider Tank Project Scoring Rubric (a hard copy to be completed by each group and turned in on Friday).
College Now students were reminded to find some time between now and June 13th to measure and make a sketch of the part to be modeled for the final test. Mr. K will keep your sketches -- you don't get to take them.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Electronic File of Group Presentation (DUE on Google Classroom by the beginning of the Period on Friday)
Raider Tank Project Scoring Rubric -- complete with the group's own scores (DUE 6/7)

MONDAY, 6/3/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you do not wish your LBCC transcript (for those doing College Now) to reflect the grade you will be earning and would rather it reflect a "W", you have until this Friday to submit a Withdraw Form form to LBCC. This information was emailed to you as well.
REMINDER: Presentation files are due at the beginning of the period on Friday (so you have time to practice for the pitches at Jacobs on 6/11.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 5/30/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
REMINDER: Today is the last day to submit 3D print files for the final project. Monday is the last day to turn in materials for laminations.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 5/28/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
All students were asked to complete this Group Evaluation #2 before starting work today. Justifications must be given for each rating. Justifications are especially important when the ratings are different between group members. IF YOU ARE GONE, YOU ARE STILL EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THIS WHEN YOU READ THIS ENTRY (AS YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WHEN ABSENT FROM CLASS).
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Group Evaluation #2 (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 5/23/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Students who have signed up for College Now and who DO NOT want to get credit (for instance, if you have a low grade), must complete and submit a DROP FORM by no later than Friday, 5/24.
REMINDER: The last day to submit 3D printng is Thursday, 5/30.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you want anything laminated (cards for instance for games), the printed hard copy(s) MUST be turned in on Monday, June 3rd.
Student groups completed timeline checks with one of their instructors at the beginning of class prior to getting to work.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 5/21/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Students who have signed up for College Now and who DO NOT want to get credit (for instance, if you have a low grade), must complete and submit a DROP FORM by no later than Friday, 5/24.
Student groups checked in with their Jacobs mentors.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 5/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Students who have signed up for College Now and who DO NOT want to get credit (for instance, if you have a low grade), must complete and submit a DROP FORM by no later than Friday, 5/24.
Students were reminded that Jacobs mentors will return on Tuesday to visit with each group. Groups should be prepared with questions for their mentor, as well as reviewing all progress to date.
Anyone needing large pieces of wood were asked to accompany Mr. K out to the shop so that he could show everyone at once how laminations are done. There is a document on the Resources Page of this website that also describes the steps that are to be taken. Basically, if you are needing material wider than 8 inches . . . wood will have to be glued together -- which is a common woodworking technique. If needed, students should laminate their wood sooner as opposed to later -- the glue requires 24 hours to fully dry.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/15/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Your instructors wish to help you be successful in identifying and learning about two science concepts associated with this project. So that we can assist you, each group is being given an assignment. By Friday, each group is to submit two science concepts that the group will be connecting to their project. One way of accomplishing this task is to assign a concept to two different individuals as homework for Friday. Each concept, along with a brief outline of ideas associated with that concept that your group will present at the end of the project, is to be placed on a page. Two hard copies should be delivered to class at the start of class on Friday. One copy of course is to be placed within the journal (marked with the person's name so they receive credit for the homework assignment). A second copy is to be give to Mr. K. He will take the time to review all of them and give you feedback as to what information should be researched, learned, and included for the project.
Today, each group was asked to check their timelines with one instructor. All milestone dates were to be reviewed and modified as necessary to allow groups to catch back up as needed. An instructor initialed each timeline.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Group Timeline Check (DUE TODAY)
Two science concepts and outlines due from each group (DUE 5/17)

MONDAY, 5/13/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
All students were asked to complete this Group Evaluation #1 before starting work today. Justifications must be given for each rating. Justifications are especially important when the ratings are different between group members. IF YOU ARE GONE, YOU ARE STILL EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THIS WHEN YOU READ THIS ENTRY (AS YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WHEN ABSENT FROM CLASS).
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Group Evaluation #1 (DUE TODAY)

THURSDAY, 5/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Briefly, students were shown some things about the CNC projects that were previously done to help avoid repeated issues in the future.
Students were also given some safety reminders for work in the shop.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 5/7/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Journals: they will be checked periodically. Scores will be based upon daily entries, hard copies of completed homework assignments by each student every day, and organization and neatness within a three-ring binder. If your instructors open it up and have difficulty interpreting what is inside and who has done each item, scores will be low. Each person, each day, should place their hard copy evidence of their homework in their binder with their name and the date it was assigned on it at the top.
Groups doing games were shown a website demonstrating how games might be described quickly and completely. This will be important when it comes to pitches made at Jacobs. Students watched Kickstarter videos for Dinosaur Island, and Robot Turtles.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 5/3/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The mentor check-in slated for 5/17 has been moved to Tuesday, 5/21. Please make your Gantt Charts reflect this.
Jacobs mentors have been assigned to every group. Mentors checked in with each group today to learn what their status is, and to help students make items that are truly unique and could be marketed. Groups were asked to write down mentor suggestions, whether they use them or not, on a piece of paper and insert these into the group journal by the end of the day.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/1/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the use of Gantt Charts as a means of keeping a project on schedule.
ANNOUNCEMENT: All groups should have a 3-ring binder here by Friday to hold their journal entries, homework sheets, and other items.
Students were instructed on how the project's daily journal should be maintained during the course of the project. Students should have a table for each day. In the first column, place each group member's name in a separate row. In the second column, place a "yes" or "no" if the student completed the task they were supposed to as homework AND supplied some evidence that they place in the group binder. By the end of the period, the third column should be populated with a brief list of what each student did during the period. Finally, the four column should have a description of what each student is to do before the next period, COMPLETE WITH A DELIVERABLE.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 4/29/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the use of Gantt Charts as a means of keeping a project on schedule.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Shark Tank Timeline Assignment. (DUE 4/29)

THURSDAY, 4/25/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the use of Gantt Charts as a means of keeping a project on schedule.
Students should print and have their parents sign this Jacobs Permission Slip for the field trip on June 11th. This should be returned next period. A token score will be awarded for bringing it back on time.
Students were given the period to work on the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Jacobs Permission Slip (DUE 4/29)

TUESDAY, 4/23/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the use of Gantt Charts as a means of keeping a project on schedule.
Gantt Charts were briefly explained. Example Gantt Chart. Class Notes on Gantt Charts.
Students worked during the period to complete the Teacher Pitch Form in order to get both their group and their product ideas approved for the final project. After pitch approval, or while waiting to be approved, students were asked to work on this Shark Tank Timeline Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Shark Tank Timeline Assignment. (DUE 4/29)

FRIDAY, 4/19/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Students worked during the period to complete the Teacher Pitch Form in order to get both their group and their product ideas approved for the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 4/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Students formed project groups of no more than three students. Students must pick partners from within these large Group Categories, largely based upon survey responses. Groups should also be comprised so that all equipment can be utilized in this project.
Students worked during the period to complete the Teacher Pitch Form in order to get both their group and their product ideas approved for the final project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Teacher Pitch Form (each student is to have access to the final version, and a hard copy is to be presented to the instructors by 4/23)

MONDAY, 4/15/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the tools they have been exposed to this year to create a product that could be produced and sold.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to work as productive members of a team.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Students completed this brief project interest survey at the very beginning of class.
Students were shown some videos to provide some background and context for the final project for the class.
Ben Herman, an engineer from Jacobs Engineering here in Corvallis, was present and then introduced the project. Students will be working with engineers from Jacobs throughout the remainder of the year. Jacobs Introduction Presentation.
Raider Tank Project Guidelines.
Raider Tank Product Scoring Rubric.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete this project interest survey (DUE TODAY)
Complete the Raider Tank 2019 Individual Brainstorming Assignment (DUE 4/17, at the beginning of the period)
Turn in a sheet of paper of your list of simple problems needing a solution (DUE 4/17, at the beginning of the period)

THURSDAY, 4/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
There was no journal today.
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 4/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
There was no journal today.
Announcement: The school's stroboscope is broken so we will be unable to measure the speed of the turning wind mills. Instead, students will attempt to maximize (and therefore measure) the time it takes for their wind mill to come to a stop once it has reached full speed in front of the fan.
Announcement: CNC students, when ready to schedule a time to CNC your art part, must come to Mr. K so the students and he can place the student on this CNC FS Milling Schedule. Students do not have rights to modify this file. You can only view. To get scheduled, you must have your files turned into Google Classroom, you must know how long it will take your part to mill, you must have a piece of wood that has been prepared and is ready to go, and finally you must go and talk to Mr. K so he can place you on the schedule. (Yes, only after you and he talk do you get placed on the schedule).
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 4/5/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
There was no journal today.
ANNOUNCEMENT: For students doing the CNC project. There will be two scores for your art piece (the 2nd thing you are doing). 30 points will be awarded when the student shows the instructor a verification of their art piece in Mastercam on the computer. The 2nd 30 points will be awarded when the part is actually produced at the Forest Scientific CNC routers. The first score has a hard deadline of 4/12. The other score depends upon when the student schedules time on the CNC. CNCing can be after 4/12, but the scheduling must take place by 4/12.
ANNOUNCEMENT: For students doing the CNC project: make sure you limit your depths so that the tool you intend to use can actually cut them. Mr. K asked everyone to come look at the bits that could be used, select one, and determine the maximum depth that was possible for that bit.
ANNOUNCEMENT: For students doing the CNC project: when you are done with your creative art part, you are to submit both your Solidworks part file AND your .NC file to Google Classroom. Submital of these files must be completed by 4/12. File names should follow this format: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME Art Part. The extension will depend on the file type. Milling must be scheduled with Mr. K and must occur sometime by 4/26. This may need to be outside of class.
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

CNC Art Part File Submitted (DUE 4/12)

WEDNESDAY, 4/3/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
There was no journal today.
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 4/1/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Students completed a daily journal.
Mr. K demonstrated a couple of techniques for creating creative surfaces in Solidworks, and how to explore the use of surface toolpaths in Mastercam. This demonstration was for the students working on the CNC projects.
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 3/21/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
There was no daily journal.
T-testing was introduced as a statistical means of determining our ability to make decisions when comparing one group of data with a second group of data. Are the means of two groups of data different because they truly are, or is the difference just the product of how we sampled and collected the data? T-tests guide us through these questions.
Sample Spreadsheet Demonstrating How To Use T-Tests In Excel (pdf version).
Look for the "E" in a spreadsheet cell -- it denotes an exponent. For instance, 1.6E-7 really represents 1.6x10^-7 -- a really small number!
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 3/19/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to perform t-tests and will apply the results of t-tests to justify decisions and conclusions.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students worked on either their CNC assignments, or the Running With the Wind project.
Wind Spinner prints will be made available as printing is completed.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Running with the Wind Sketches (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 3/14/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to utilize the CNC routers.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the design tools learned in the class up to this point to solve authentic problems.
There was no daily journal today.
Students wishing to work on the CNC project met with Mr. K. First, students went to the shop and issues were discussed with the CNC's. CNC Routing at CVHS Notes. Then, students were asked to go to a computer lab and Mr. K walked students through the general use of Mastercam and the generation of tool paths.
Students wishing to work on the Running with the Wind Project met in the classroom and completed their preliminary sketches. When approved by Ms. Reinwald, students were allowed to start work on these devices.
Wind Spinner prints will be made available as printing is completed. Since Mr. K was not at school yesterday, there were not many to distribute today.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 3/12/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
There was no daily journal today. Instead, students selected between one of two different options for the next four weeks.
Running with the Wind Project (can be done as partners)
CNC Secrets Project (to be completed as an individual). Mr. K will formally discuss CNC routing and specifics of Mastercam with students selecting this option next period, and will periodically assist students with the use of both the Davinci and Forest Scientific equipment.
When done with the Blowin' In The Wind Project, students were to start work on the project they selected from these two options. These projects are to be completed by Friday, April 12. That is only eight class periods of work time (including today).
Students were given the rest of the period to work on the Blowin' In the Wind Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Running with the Wind Project (DUE 4/12)
CNC Secrets Project (DUE 4/12)
Project Sign Up (DUE 3/12)

FRIDAY, 3/8/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students were given the period to work on the Blowin' In the Wind Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 3/6/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students were given the period to work on the Blowin' In the Wind Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 3/4/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
These suggestions for 3D printing their wind spinners were given: 3D Wind Spinner and 3D printing Recommendations.
When files are ready for the printers, the Z-code file must be placed in the quefolder with the name of the color desired
Students were given the period to work on the Blowin' In the Wind and Zortrax 3D Printer Introduction Assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 2/28/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
The school's 3D printers, and 3D printing in general, were introduced. Students took notes on important points. While 3D printers can do some amazing things, they also have their limitations.
Students were given this Zortrax 3D Printer Introduction Assignment, intended to introduce them to the school's 3D printers. If you are needing all the class time to complete Solidworks assignments, this is one assignment that can be completed outside of class.
Students were told that once they complete their Solidworks design for their wind spinner, they are to look at the instructions for preparing their 3D print file using Z-Suite. These instructions are located on the 3D printer page of the CV Safety Page.
A printable file meeting the Blowin' In the Wind Assignment's criteria must be placed within the appropriate 3D print queue folder (and the information filled out on the appropriate hard copy queue, by no later than 3/6.
Students worked on either their Personal Mug Design or the Blowin' In the Wind Design Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Zortrax 3D Printer Introduction Assignment (DUE 3/6, at the beginning of class)
Blowin' In The Wind -- Hand-drawn sketch with outline of steps to be used in Solidworks to create your wind spinner (DUE 3/6)
Blowin' In The Wind -- Printable File placed in one of the online Google folder queues, as well as the associated hard copy queue filled out (DUE 3/8)
Blowin' In The Wind -- Solidworks Drawing (DUE 3/12)
Blowin' In The Wind -- Wind spinner hanging in the classroom (DUE 3/19)

FRIDAY, 2/22/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
Students completed a daily journal.
The use of lofts, the flex feature, and the patterning feature in Solidworks ws demonstrated. Loft, Patterning, and Flex Feature Notes.
When done with the Mug Assignment, students should start this Blowin' In the Wind Design Project, working on the Solidworks drawing first. NOTE: to finish the drawing, you will need to generate a 3D print file using the Z-suite software. This will be discussed next period (although instructions are posted for next period already). Both the drawing and the 3D print file are due on the same day, 3/6. There will also be one other assignment -- one focused upon the 3D printers -- that will need to be done, due 3/4. So . . . use your time wisely and efficiently.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Blowin' In the Wind Drawing (DUE 3/6)

WEDNESDAY, 2/20/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize lofting and the flex feature in Solidworks.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize 3D printing as a design tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Mr. K finished demonstrating how to make a revolve and a sweep in Solidworks. Revolve and Sweep Notes.
Students used the rest of the period to start the Personal Mug Design Assignment. This will be due on 2/27.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Personal Mug Design Assignment (DUE 2/27)

TUESDAY, 2/19/19 (ALL DAY)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize revolves and sweeps in Solidworks.
There was no daily journal due to the short period of the All Day.
Students used part of the period to disassemble / throw away their Egg Launcher. Hardware should be recovered if it is undamaged. Wood that is sizable and largely undamaged can be placed in the scrap bins. However, most of it, and that having hot glue on it, should be thrown away in the dumpster behind the shop. Students wishing to keep their launchers must take them by the end of the week or they will be discarded.
Remaining time in class was used to demonstrate how to make a revolve and a sweep in class. Revolve and Sweep Notes.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THURSDAY, 2/14/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize revolves and sweeps in Solidworks.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students largely worked on completing the first four Solidworks drawings.
When done with the first four drawings, students should complete this Personal Mug Design Assignment. For now, those finished with the first four drawings are asked to look either at the help within Solidworks, or other online resources (YouTube) to understand revolves and sweeps -- the two tools necessary to complete the next assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

TUESDAY, 2/12/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize Solidworks as a design tool as well as a problem solving tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students were asked to start a list of all the things they have been shown in Solidworks. This master list should be used to guide students as to what they should be able to do in Solidworks.
Mr. K demonstrated some techniques when creating sketches. In particular, trimming, the spline tool, and the manipulation of sketch relations were discussed.
Students were shown how to create new planes and axes in Solidworks. These will be necessary in upcoming assignments.
Students were shown how to add notes to a drawing, both with a leader (arrow), and without.
Solidworks Class Notes: Sketching Tools, Splines, Reference Geometry.
Students were reminded about the grading codes used to grade drawings on Friday's calendar entry.
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If students wish to take their launchers home, they must be taken by the end of the week or they will be thrown away.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 2/8/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize Solidworks as a design tool as well as a problem solving tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
First, students worked to create a drawing of their Riser. This should be submitted, graded by the teacher, and reviewed by the student once graded so students can avoid making the same mistakes on future drawings. Students were asked to notify the teacher when they have submitted their drawing.
The following shorthand notation will be used to denote common mistakes on drawings. When you see these on your corrected drawings, you can look here to know what it is referring to.
PES -- printed extra sheet (did not print only the current sheet of the old template)
BT -- dimensions placed between views
C -- text is not all in CAPS
R -- redundant, unnecessary dimension
SE -- view is not shown with "shaded with edges" -- the ortho view should be set to this
HL -- view does not show hidden lines
VO -- view orientation is wrong
S -- the views are not adequately scaled to fill the page -- they are either too small or not big enough to fill most of the page
OB -- objects placed beyond the border of the template -- never do this!
A -- view is not aligned to another view as it should be
MD -- missing dimension needed to build the part correctly
X -- part constructed improperly (may be more than a .2 deduction)

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 2/6/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize Solidworks as a design tool as well as a problem solving tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Mr. K demonstrated sketch tools such as trimming, and discussed strategies by which parts are created in Solidworks. There are many, many ways to make things in Solidworks, but some ways are definitely better than others.
Mr. K demonstrated the creation of drawings. When objects are created in Solidworks, students will generally be requested to produce a mult-view drawing. Detailed instructions covering what Mr. K discussed , as well as the drawing templates to be downloaded and used when making drawings in Solidworks, are located on the Resources Page of this website.
Technical drawings are intended to communicate important information about objects -- enough so the object can be created. Hand-in-hand with the drawing itself are the dimensions a designer includes on a drawing. It is important that dimensions are presented in a consistent fashion to facilitate interpretation and reduce the risk of error in reading the drawing. As a result, rules have been developed by which all technical drawings are dimensioned. These CVHS Dimensioning Standards were discussed, and also should be used when creating drawings. These dimensioning standards are also located on the Resources Page.
Students will receive a grade for the Riser, Step Block, Wedge Block, and Linkage by creating a drawing of each of these in Solidworks, saving it as a PDF, and submitting it to the appropriate Google Classroom Assignment.
For the remainder of the period, students worked to create a drawing of their Riser. This should be submitted, graded by the teacher, and reviewed by the student once graded so students can avoid making the same mistakes on future drawings.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Riser Drawing (DUE 2/8)
Step Block Drawing (DUE 2/12)
Wedge Block Drawing (DUE 2/14)
Linkage Drawing (DUE 2/14)

MONDAY, 2/4/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize Solidworks as a design tool as well as a problem solving tool.
Students completed a daily journal.
Students wishing to earn College Now (CN) credit for this class are asked to go to the College Now web page, linked on the Resources Page of this website. After reviewing the information on this page, students wanting to earn CN credit for this class must do two things:

Attend a meeting during lunch on Wednesday, 2/13.
Make sure their name is placed upon Mr. K's CN class roster, made available at the lunch meeting.

Homework: Students are to complete this Best Dimensioning Worksheet. It is to be done by the beginning of the next period. Hard copies were handed out in class. If you are gone, print this worksheet out and complete it before next class so you are ready to go when we have a more lengthy discussion on dimensioning.
Mr. Kirsch (in F14) and Ms. Reinwald (in F11) walked through the construction of the Riser with all students. Students and instructors created this first object together as a class. After this, students worked on the remaining three objects.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Best Dimensioning Worksheet (DUE 2/6 at the beginning of class)

MONDAY, 1/28/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize Solidworks as a design tool as well as a problem solving tool.
Mr. K formally introduced Solidworks. Solidworks is the software that will allow us to model things in 3D. A 3D model is necessary to utilize the 3D printers, the CNC routers in the shop, and to create dimensioned construction drawings. Solidworks Introduction Notes.
Following this presentation, students worked to model each of these items in Solidworks in this order: Riser, Step Block, Wedge Block, and Linkage. Eventually, students will need to print these objects, but instructions on how to make drawings and how to print them will be given later -- so DO NOT PRINT THESE WHEN FINISHED! Please create these parts so that the bottom left view on the PDF's (the front view) is what you would see if you look directly at the Front Plane in Solidworks. This will be important when it comes time to printing drawings of your parts.
Students should look for an email from Mr. K regarding downloading instructions for Solidworks (that can be loaded on a machine at home).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Model the Riser in Solidworks (DUE TBA)
Model the Step Block in Solidworks (DUE TBA)
Model the Wedge Block in Solidworks (DUE TBA)
Model the Linkage in Solidworks (DUE TBA)

THURSDAY, 1/24/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will complete the Egg Launcher Project.
Egg launchers were launched today (weather permitting). Lauchers were graded during the launch.
Students utilized the remaining time in class to complete their energy analysis for the Egg Project. Refer to the original assignment sheet (Egg Delivery System Project) for exact requirements. This can be hand written, but must be neat and legible. This is due next period at the beginning of class.
Students were reminded to turn in their Shop Equipment Usage Form/Checkoff by Monday.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Egg Delivery System Energy Analysis Write-Up (DUE 1/28 at the beginning of the period -- EVERYONE MUST DO THIS AND TURN ONE IN)
Equipment Use Check-Off Form from the Egg Delivery System Project (DUE 1/28)

TUESDAY, 1/22/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to Solidworks software.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create truly unique and original designs using design tools provided in this class.
Students completed a daily journal.
Ms. Reinwald demonstrated sketching tools in Solidworks, as well as how to extrude sketches. She also revisited the design tools that have been discussed in class, and the process of creating truly unique and original designs.
For the remainder of the period, students used Solidworks. First, students used sketch tools to create a design the instructors would consider original, creative, and unique. Once created, students extruded their sketch to create a solid of their design. Students were graded both for completion as well as the use of the techniques reviewed in class today to create original designs.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Solidworks Creativity Extrude (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 1/17/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to compute an object's kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, and elastic potential energy, and estimate each for their egg launcher project.
There was no daily journal.
Mr. K walked students through this Introduction to Energy Presentation, and demonstrated how students can estimate the energies necessary to complete their launcher projects.
Following this presentation, students worked to measure the energy associated with their launchers in preparation for the actual launch day. This Launcher Energy Worksheet was used by each group to collect and record all necessary information. Students wanting to print this worksheet will first need to make a copy of it on their own Google Drive. Students were to describe how they determined all measured quantities as part of the assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Practice launch Day Data Collection Worksheet (DUE Today)

TUESDAY, 1/15/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will gain experience building items in the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to convert a quantity from one set of units to another, and how to utilize the units associated with quantities when solving problems.
There was no daily journal today.
Students participated in this Unit Conversion Lesson. As homework, students were asked to complete this Unit Conversion Worksheet. This sheet is due at the beginning of class next period. There are solutions to these problems in the classroom that you are welcome to come and use before 1/17, however you must first show an instructor your attempt at the problems first.
The remainder of the period was used by students to work on either their launchers in the shop, or on their holiday ornaments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Unit Conversion Worksheet (DUE 1/17, beginning of class)

FRIDAY, 1/11/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will gain experience building items in the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
There was no daily journal today.
Students worked in the shop to finish their launchers. THIS IS THE LAST IN-CLASS SHOP TIME FOR THE LAUNCHERS.
Students who get their launchers completed will be allowed to work on their holiday ornaments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 1/9/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will gain experience building items in the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
There was no daily journal today.
Students worked in the shop to finish their launchers.
Students who get their launchers completed will be allowed to work on their holiday ornaments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 1/7/19

OBJECTIVE: Students will gain experience building items in the shop.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students spent the period working in the shop on their Egg Launcher. Today, the next period, and only a portion of Friday will be the only class times devoted for work on Egg Launchers. The finished launcher is due on 1/17. However, it would be best if you finished it by 1/15. On the 15th, the energy analysis portion of the launcher assignment will be discussed. Students will then practice collecting the data they will need in order to complete the launcher assignment after launch day. THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS FOR THE LAUNCHERS BEYOND THE 17TH.
Students may work outside of class on their launchers until then, however work must take place here at school (they cannot be taken home).
Holiday ornaments will be due on 1/22. Students getting their launchers built early are welcome to work on their ornaments, but otherwise no class time will be dedicated to ornaments.
Students worked on their launchers.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Egg Launcher constructed and tested and ready to go (DUE 1/17, beginning of class)
Holiday Ornament -- cut out, labelled (keep the paper on the back of the ornament -- write on this), string attached, and turned in (DUE 1/22)

WEDNESDAY, 12/19/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the role of an industrial engineer, and be able to comment on their interest/disinterest in it as a career option.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students did not complete a daily journal today.
A brief wrap-up of the Time Wise Activity and industrial engineering in general was the first activity. Additionally, an OSU graduate student studying Industrial Engineering let a wrap-up discussion, and touched on career paths for industrial engineers, as well as activities that take place in a four year institution.
OSU Presentation of Industrial Engineering.
As homework, students are to complete this Time Wise Wrap-Up Assignment. Open a blank Google Doc, respond to all of the questions, and then submit your document to the Google Classroom Assignment. This should be completed before class when we return from break on 1/7/19.
For the rest of the period, students worked on their holiday ornaments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Time Wise Wrap-Up Assignment, to be done by all students -- create a Google Doc and submit to Classroom (DUE 1/7, by the beginning of class)

MONDAY, 12/17/18

OBJECTIVE: Time Wise Groups #3 and #4 will perform Round #2.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students did not complete a daily journal today.
Time Wise Group #3 used the first half of the period to run Round #2. When finished, Group #4 carried out their Round #2. After each round, both groups helped their Industrial Engineer complete their online Production Summary Form (make a copy of this form, and then share it with all your group members). This form was shared with all group members and will be necessary for individuals to complete their Round #2 Relfection Worksheet (due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 12/19).
Groups #1 and #2 worked within the F11 computer lab on their Holiday Ornament Assignment. Before being allowed to laser engrave their ornaments, students are to read this Checklist for Using the Epilog Mini Laser Engraver.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Time Wise Round #2 Reflection Worksheet -- to be done by all students -- create a Google Doc and submit to Classroom (DUE 12/19, by the beginning of class)
Production Summary Form -- submitted by the Group #1 and Group #2 Industrial Engineer to Google Classroom (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 12/13/18

OBJECTIVE: Time Wise Groups #1 and #2 will perform Round #2.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students did not complete a daily journal today.
Time Wise Group #1 used the first half of the period to run Round #2. When finished, Group #2 carried out their Round #2. After each round, both groups helped their Industrial Engineer complete their online Production Summary Form (make a copy of this form, and then share it with all your group members). This form was shared with all group members and will be necessary for individuals to complete their Round #2 Relfection Worksheet (due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 12/19).
Groups #3 and #4 worked within the F11 computer lab on their Holiday Ornament Assignment. Before being allowed to laser engrave their ornaments, students are to read this Checklist for Using the Epilog Mini Laser Engraver.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Time Wise Round #2 Reflection Worksheet -- to be done by all students -- create a Google Doc and submit to Classroom (DUE 12/19, by the beginning of class)
Production Summary Form -- submitted by the Group #1 and Group #2 Industrial Engineer to Google Classroom (DUE Today)

TUESDAY, 12/11/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn about some LEAN tools that might be employed within their Time Wise Round #2 Factories.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Mr. K led a debrief of Time Wise Round #1. Several LEAN manufacturing tools and techniques were shared with students that groups might choose to employ within their Round #2 factories. LEAN Tools and Techniques Notes.
Students worked in their Time Wise Groups to complete the three documents required before their first Time Wise Rounds.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their Holiday Ornament.

ASSIGNED WORK:

A Printed Factory Layout, A Job Assignment Sheet, and a list for the Industrial Engineer for each Time Wise Group (this should also be submitted to Google Classroom) (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 12/7/18

OBJECTIVE: Time Wise Groups #3 and #4 will perform Round #1.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students did not complete a daily journal today.
Time Wise Group #3 used the first half of the period to run Round #1. When finished, Group #4 carried out their Round #1. After each round, both groups helped their Industrial Engineer complete their online Production Summary Form (make a copy of this form, and then share it with all your group members). This form was shared with all group members and will be necessary for individuals to complete their Round #1 Relfection Worksheet (due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 12/11).
Groups #1 and #2 worked within the F11 computer lab on their Holiday Ornament Assignment. Before being allowed to laser engrave their ornaments, students are to read this Checklist for Using the Epilog Mini Laser Engraver.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Time Wise Round #1 Reflection Worksheet -- to be done by all students -- create a Google Doc and submit to Classroom (DUE 12/11, by the beginning of class)
Production Summary Form -- submitted by the Group #3 and Group #4 Industrial Engineer to Google Classroom (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 12/5/18

OBJECTIVE: Time Wise Groups #1 and #2 will perform Round #1.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Students did not complete a daily journal today.
Students were asked to turn in their thumbnails for their Holiday Ornament at the beginning of class.
Time Wise Group #1 used the first half of the period to run Round #1. When finished, Group #2 carried out their Round #1. After each round, both groups helped their Industrial Engineer complete their online Production Summary Form (make a copy of this form, and then share it with all your group members). This form was shared with all group members and will be necessary for individuals to complete their Round #1 Relfection Worksheet (due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 12/11).
Groups #3 and #4 worked within the F11 computer lab on their Holiday Ornament Assignment. Before being allowed to laser engrave their ornaments, students are to read this Checklist for Using the Epilog Mini Laser Engraver.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Time Wise Round #1 Reflection Worksheet -- to be done by all students -- create a Google Doc and submit to Classroom (DUE 12/11, by the beginning of class)
Production Summary Form -- submitted by the Group #1 and Group #2 Industrial Engineer to Google Classroom (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 12/3/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will form Time Wise Groups and will prepare for the first Time Wise Round.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
Mr. K discussed Industrial Engineering a bit further. Introduction to Industrial Engineering, LEAN, and the Seven Wastes Class Notes. During this presentations, students were given a hardcopy of this Initial Concepts Worksheet and completed it.
Four students were randomly selected as group leaders. The rest of the class signed up with one of the four leaders. Once the groups were formed, each group met and collectively produced a factory layout, a job assignment sheet, and a list of things for the group's industrial engineer to measure and observe during the first Time Wise Round.
Time Wise Group Member List 1819
Students worked in their Time Wise Groups to complete the three documents required before their first Time Wise Rounds.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their Holiday Ornament.
Students completed a daily journal at the end of the period.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
A Factory Layout, A Job Assignment Sheet, and a list for the Industrial Engineer for each Time Wise Group (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 11/29/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to the concept of center of mass, torque, and rotational equilibrium and be able to employ these concepts to create a holiday ornament that hangs correctly.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
There was no daily journal today.
The principle of force, torque, and the center of mass was discussed today at the beginning of the class period. Understanding these principles will be important in order to know where to place the hole from which your ornament is to hang from. Remember -- your design cannot be symmetrical. Center of Mass, Torque, and Ornaments Class Notes.
The second thing that was discussed today was the use of the school's laser engraver -- the next piece of equipment students will need to master. Some notes were shared referencing the use of the laser engraver and what must be done in Illustrator to get your prints to work as intended. These are the Laser Engraver Notes given in class. Before using the laser engraver, students must read the Checklist for Using the Epilog Mini Laser Engraver located on the laser engraver safety page.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their Holiday Ornament. Students should start by completing five thumbnail sketches.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Five thumbnail designs for the Holiday Ornament Assignment (DUE 12/5)

TUESDAY, 11/27/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will be introduced to Industrial Engineering and, via the Time Wise Activity, will acquire an understanding for what an Industrial Engineer does.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use the laser engraver.
There was no daily journal today.
Instructors led students through the basic jobs and materials associated with the Time Wise Activity -- an activity that has been borrowed from OSU Industrial Engineering that allows students the chance to learn industrial engineering as they attempt to build clocks in a simulated factory setting. It is essential, if students are to layout their initial factories, that they understand the basic process first. This is the purpose of today. As jobs were discussed, students flow-charted the movement of materials and paperwork from one job to another in the typical Time Wise factory. Notes of What Students Were To Draw Regarding Time Wise.
Here are the Rules to the Time Wise Game.
As homework, all students are to create a Time Wise factory layout of a possible factory having 15 students. For their layouts, students are to use the provided template located on Google Classroom. Rules with respect to factory layout can be found on page 3 of the above Time Wise rules. Descriptions of all the jobs in the factory can also be found in the rules. When finished with their layout, students are to identify, on the next page of their layout or on another Google Doc, what they believe to be their factory's strengths and weaknesses. There should be at least five of each listed, but likely there will be more. The grade will reflect effort and thoughtful work. This is due at the beginning of the next class period.
The next non Time Wise assignment will require the use of the laser engraver.
The good news about using the laser engraver is that Illustrator is still your design platform. Your first assignment using the laser engraver will be this Holiday Ornament Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Initial Time Wise Factory Layout with strengths and weaknesses listed using the template file on Google Classroom (DUE 11/29 by the beginning of the period)

TUESDAY, 11/20/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will work on their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed their daily journal.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 11/16/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Today's journal entry was completed as Egg Launcher pairs. Only one partner was required to submit it. The entry had to be checked before students were allowed to go to work by one of the instructors.
Students should think in terms of completing their Egg Launchers using three more class periods.
Mr. K will be here Saturday from 9AM to 1PM. The shop, computer lab, and F12 will be available for use. Anyone needing more time on any of their projects (particularly the ones they are behind on) are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Students will need to enter the building through the back door of the shop which Mr. K will leave propped open. This door can be accessed by going through the fenced area behind the building that is adjacent to Highland Drive. The gate will be unlocked.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 11/14/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed the journal entry at the end of class today.
Mr. K introduced students to the new Oscillating Edge Sander in the shop. It is similar to the other sanders . . . but should only be used to sand flat surfaces. Additionally, the part should be held flat on the sander's table. There is also a danger of the object flying in the direction of the belt if it isn't held securely.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 11/9/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed the journal entry.
If you are a woodworking student this year . . . Mr. K signed the form today for using all of the equipment. The instructors are doing this so they can focus more on students who have not used the tools yet. Also, it is expected, in return for these signatures, that woodworking students will assist other students whenever needed. If you were not here today, bring your sign-off sheet to class and get the signatures next period.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 11/7/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed the journal entry.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System Drawings in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 11/5/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed the journal entry.
Egg Launcher Drawings and BOM's were collected (partners placed theirs' together) at the beginning of the period.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System Drawings in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

TUESDAY, 10/30/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the school's vinyl cutter.
Students completed the journal entry.
All students have an engraved pair of safety glasses. Students should only use their own pair -- never anyone elses. Should a student lose their glasses, they can replace them for $2.
Students were shown the shop clean-up assignments. These are posted out in the shop, and will be posted here initially so that you can easily find the list of required tasks. Student assignments will be rotated throughout the year. 7th Period IDEA Clean-Up Assignments. Each day, when clean-up is called, students should do the following in this order:

Clean up their materials at the work benches, putting away all their tools and returning their projects to the class cabinet. Return the Chromebook you are using to the Chromebook cart.
Proceed to your assigned area of the shop and work until ALL tasks for your area are completed.
When finished with your area, assist with other areas of the shop if needed.

Students will be given a point each day for clean-up. When students are observed not doing their fair share on a given day, perhaps taking for instance as opposed to cleaning, they will not earn the point for that day. In truth, these should be easy points to earn.
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System Drawings and BOM as needed. When complete, drawings were reviewed and if good, students were allowed to begin work in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 10/26/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize the school's vinyl cutter.
Students completed the journal entry.
Mr. K presented these General Shop Construction Tips in the hope that they might be helpful when designing your launcher.
Students need to be careful, when focused on the Egg Delivery System Project, not to lose track of the other things (Cabinet Art) that are due. Use extensions when needed!
Students were given time to work on their Egg Delivery System Drawings and BOM. When complete, drawings were reviewed and if good, students were allowed to begin work in the shop.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 10/24/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the requirements for their first shop project.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
THERE IS NO JOURNAL ENTRY TODAY.
The first shop project will be this Egg Delivery System Project. Students read the project guidelines and were allowed to ask questions.
Egg Delivery System Groups
Students were broken up into four groups of students. From within each group, students were allowed to pick a partner.
Egg Delivery System thumbnail drawings are due on 10/26. Delivery system drawings are due by the end of class on 10/30. As soon as the detailed drawings are approved, students will be allowed to get started in the shop.
At the end of the project, all students are to turn in one half of this Equipment Use Check Sheet, demonstrating that they have utilized each of the pieces of equipment in the shop that has been discussed in class. Students who lose this sheet will have to obtain initials again. Students will only be checked off if they use the equipment for some purpose for this project. Keep this in mind when designing your launchers. All students were given a hard copy of this today.
Students were given time to work on their thumbnail drawings.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Egg Delivery System Project thumbnails, turned in as a pair (DUE 10/26, end of the period)
Egg Delivery System Project final drawing and BOM, turned in individually (DUE 10/30, end of the period)
Equipment Use Checksheet -- to be initialed for all equipment demonstrating the use of all of the shop equipment at least once (DUE TBA, on launch day for the Egg Delivery System Project)

TUESDAY, 10/23/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will utilize Illustrator and the vinyl cutter to create vinyl decals and designs.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed today's journal entry.
Students need to take more ownership on cleaning up after themselves. The area around the vinyl cutters has been left a mess -- Exacto knives missing, scraps all over, rolls not taped tight, scissors and rulers left out, weeded vinyl left stuck to the desk. If students are going to expect hands-on activities in this class . . . they better start cleaning up after themselves.
Students who were in the shop watching safety demonstrations and who took the test on Friday completed test corrections on the general shop safety test.
Students were allowed to continue work on the Cabinet Art Assignment.
Students finished with all work up to this point, were challenged to make one of these Phone Holder Key Chains as an optional project. The Phone Holder Key Chain Plan of Procedure will step you through the necessary steps to making one of these.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 10/19/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed today's journal entry.
The physical Personal Decal is now due on 10/23.
Half of the class participated in safety demonstrations for some of the equipment in the shop. These students took the general shop safety test. Students who did not participate in this today first completed test corrections on the general shop safety test that was taken last period, and then continued to worked on the Cabinet Art Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 10/17/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use basic shop equipment safely.
Students completed today's journal entry.
Half of the class participated in safety demonstrations for some of the equipment in the shop. These students took the general shop safety test. Students who did not participate in this today continued to worked on the Cabinet Art Assignment.
If you were absent today, be sure to watch the safety demonstrations in class on Friday. You will need to plan to catch up on Illustrator outside of class.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 10/15/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
Students completed today's journal entry.
Students who are not in Woodworking or Advanced Woodworking are to complete this brief Shop Safety Survey.
The physical decal due date has been moved to 10/17.
Students turned in their final drawings for their Cabinet Art Assignment. These were graded while Mr. K talked to the class about the next item.
Soon, students will be working in the shop with some of the equipment. Before this can happen, students must pass a safety test. General shop safety was discussed as a class for a portion of the period.
Students continued to worked on the Cabinet Art Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

THURSDAY, 10/11/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
Students completed today's journal entry.
Students were shown this Kinetic Sculpture Video. It is incredible what can be achieved if one puts his/her mind to it.
Students worked on the Cabinet Art Assignment. NOTE: The final drawing is now due at the beginning of class on Monday. Make sure your final drawing is not just an object that others will immediately recognize. If people readily recognize it, it likely isn't creative enough.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

TUESDAY, 10/9/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
Students completed today's journal entry.
The journal entry from 10/5 was graded. Grades reflect complete answers, thoughtfulness, correct grammar and punctuation, actually answering the question, specificity, and completeness.
Mr. K demonstrated the process of making two-color decals.
The physical Personal Decal is due on 10/15, by the end of the day.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on converting their Personal Decal into a Cut Studio file, and then cutting their decal as a vinyl cutter is available. While waiting for a vinyl cutter, or when finished, students worked on the Cabinet Art Assignment. NOTE: Thumbnails and the final drawing are due by the end of class on 10/11.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Cabinet Art Thumbnails (DUE 10/11 by end of class)
Cabinet Art Final Drawing (DUE 10/11 by the end of class)

FRIDAY, 10/5/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
Students completed today's journal entry.
When students have created their Cut Studio file for their Personal Decal, they are to place the file in this Personal Decal Folder, and access it at the vinyl cutters ONLY from this folder to reduce the time required to cut decals at the cutter.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their Personal Decal Assignment. If the vinyl cutter questions have been answered, students will be allowed to put their name on the vinyl cutter queue and cut as the cutter is available. Today is the last day in class to work on your Personal Decal Assignment.
Then finished with the Personal Decal (or while waiting to cut your decal), students were asked to start work on the Cabinet Art Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)
Cabinet Art Assignment (DUE TBA)

WEDNESDAY, 10/3/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
Starting today, students are to complete a Daily Journal entry at the beginning of every class. This will be both a planning tool and documentation tool for students, as well as a means for the instructors to track the work that students do on various projects throughout the year. When they arrive to class, students are to log into Google Classroom and complete the journal assignment that is there for the day. Students should respond to the prompts, answering with complete, thoughtful sentences that are free from spelling and other grammatical errors. Journals will be selected at random for grading throughout the year.
Absent students should still complete the daily journal. It can be done at home.
Students were allowed to complete today's journal entry.
When students have created their Cut Studio file for their Personal Decal, they are to place the file in this Personal Decal Folder, and access it at the vinyl cutters ONLY from this folder to reduce the time required to cut decals at the cutter.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their illustrator assignments. If the vinyl cutter questions have been answered, students will be allowed to put their name on the vinyl cutter queue and cut as the cutter is available. Friday is the last day in class to work on your Personal Decal Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Daily Journal (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 10/1/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will employ the pathfinder tool in Illustrator in preparation for creating vinyl decals and, in so doing, will learn the use of the vinyl cutter.
In case you are wondering about the durability of the vinyl you will be making stickers out of . . . this Vinyl Sign Image is of a sign that is currently located on the beach in the Oregon Dunes on the coast. All the lettering and detail in the sign is made from the same vinyl you will be using.
Cutting decals on the vinyl cutter was discussed briefly in class. To cut vinyl, a file must be created in a program called Cut Studio. Fortunately, Illustrator has a plug-in for Cut Studio. Students are to use this to generate the file that Cut Studio will utilize to cut the decal. Instructions for generating the Cut Studio file are located on the Vinyl Cutter Safety Page and are creatively entitled: "Instructions for Printing on the Vinyl Cutters" . After you have made your vinyl design in Illustrator, follow the instructions on this document to put it into Cut Studio.
Students were also told they must watch the training video on the vinyl cutter before attempting to use the vinyl cutter. This too is located on the Vinyl Cutter Safety Page. To assist you in focusing on the proper things, answer these Vinyl Cutter Questions and submit them to Google Classroom. The video is not the best -- it could use some editing and be redone, but it serves well enough. Deviations from the video are noted on the questions assignment.
Your cut-studio file for your personal decal design must be visually approved by an instructor prior to placing your name on the vinyl cutter queue. After approval, place your name on the paper queue that was provided by your instructors. No more than two people should be at a vinyl cutter at any given time. If you are waiting on the queue, you are to work on the next project (see next period, or ask an instructor).
This is the final day in class to work on the Issues Logo assignment. This assignment is now due on 10/3.
When finished with the Issue Logo assignment, students are to start this Personal Decal Assignment.
For this next assignment -- A USB DRIVE WILL BE NEEDED. Everyone should acquire one of these ASAP. It is also a great place to save a second copy of things . . . in case the network decides to go down.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Personal Decal Assignment (the digital file) (DUE 10/9)
Personal Decal Assignment (the finished decal) (DUE 10/23)
Vinyl Cutter Video Questions -- submit on Google Classroom (DUE 10/5)

THURSDAY, 9/27/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of the pathfinder tool in Illustrator and will be able to combine shapes in various ways.
Students were shown this video of the CEO of the company littlebits: LittleBits Video. The speaker is Ayah Bdair -- an enterprener, inventor, and interactive artist who founded LittleBits. Per Wikipedia: "In September 2011, Bdeir started littleBits Electronics, a startup with the goal to put the power of electronics in the hands of everyone, and to break down complex technologies so that anyone can build, prototype, and invent." It is amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it.
This is the final day in class to work on the Illustrator Level 2 assignment.
When finished with the Issue Logo assignment, students are to start this Personal Decal Assignment. Use of the vinyl cutter will be discussed next period in class.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 9/25/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of the pathfinder tool in Illustrator and will be able to combine shapes in various ways.
This is the final day in class to work on the Illustrator Level 2 assignment.
Announcement: Students should plan their Issue Logos to be a single color, and ideally a single shape. While the color limits design a bit, remember -- logos are supposed to be simple and easily remembered. Students will have additional time on 9/27 to work on their Issue Logos in class. This assignment will be due on 10/1.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRIDAY, 9/21/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of the pathfinder tool in Illustrator and will be able to combine shapes in various ways.
Art and engineering often come together to create solutions. Doing so allowed this musician/creator to make this music possible: The Marble Machine.
Students were shown how to use the pathfinder tool in Illustrator, as well as toggling between the OUTLINE and PREVIEW viewing modes.
Students must use the pathfinder tool to combine shapes when they design their Issue Logo. Students are to select one of their four Illustrator Level 2 Design Challenge logos and create an original logo in Illustrator. You cannot copy anything that exists online -- your design must be original. Utilize the design techniques you have been taught. Below your logo, using the text tool, describe your table's issue and briefly explain your logo, and the message it represents. Include a description of any hidden meaning within the logo.
When finished making your Issue Logo in Illustrator, you must do two things:

Have an instructor come verify that your logo is a single piece (that you have correctly used the pathfinder tool to make a single, but complex, object.
Save your file as a PDF and submit it to Google Classroom. YOUR FILE NAME MUST INCLUDE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME.

CV's DREAM class will help assess your design. DREAM members will determine if your logo, on its own without the need for your written description, conveys the message or meaning that you indicate, the degree to which your logo is creative, and the degree to which your design is original.
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on their illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Issue Logo Design (DUE 10/3)

WEDNESDAY, 9/19/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of the pen tool in Illustrator
Students watched this video -- examples of simple logos . . . that aren't so simple. Each have a hidden meaning. Logos with hidden meaning video.
At the start of the class, table groups decided on a problem or issue that is to serve as the general context for each student's Illustrator Level 2 Design Challenge.
As homework, students are to bring back for next period, four icon ideas (sketched on paper) that reflect the issue, a possible solution to the issue, or that might serve to inform others about the issue. Remember -- icons are simple!!
Students were allowed to work in the computer labs on the Level 2 Worksheet (linked to the right).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Illustrator Level 2 Tutorial: Complete the "Level 2 - Student File". Follow the instructions in the lesson. You will need to save this to your Google Drive, and open it within Illustrator. Last day to work on this in class is 9/25.(DUE 9/27)
Illustrator Level 2 Design Challenge. (DUE 9/21; the table's theme was determined in class, all students are to bring four different icon ideas back to class on a single piece of paper; the table group's topic should be written on the paper as well)

MONDAY, 9/17/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of the pen tool in Illustrator
Success is always tied to creativity. One aspect of creativity is simply using existing items and technology in new and innovative ways. Sometimes there is a specific purpose or goal in mind when this is done. And sometimes . . . it is done just for fun: Ok Go Video.
Students began class in the computer labs to finish Illustrator Level 1 Design Challenge after being shown a couple of things associated with layers in Illustrator.
The pen tool was further demonstrated in class. There are three primary uses:

Simply clicking at each point with the mouse and releasing results in straight lines connecting all anchor points.
Clicking and dragging at each point allows you to create a curve using handles and tangent lines that can later be edited to modify the final shape.
Clicking, dragging, and then using the ALT key will allow one to break the tangent line so that you can have two different slopes (one going into, and one leaving the anchor point) so that you can have a sharp point on your shape.

To better master this tool, the pen tool game is to be played by each student as homework. This game is intended to assist you in learning the use of the pen tool. Students are to report their final score to one of their instructors when finished. If students don't get to this game during the period, they are to do the game as homework. YOU DO NOT NEED ILLUSTRATOR AT HOME TO DO THIS GAME -- it is accessed via a web browser.
ANNOUNCEMENT: LEVEL 1 DESIGN CHALLENGE CAN BE TURNED IN BY FRIDAY WITHOUT LATE PENALTY. SOME ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE GIVEN TO WORK ON THIS DURING CLASS ON WEDNESDAY. HOWEVER, ONLY A PORTION OF THE PERIOD WILL BE DEDICATED TO THIS ASSIGNMENT. REMAINING TIME WILL BE SPENT ON OTHER TOPICS. NO ADDITIONAL CLASS TIME WILL BE GIVEN ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. Be prepared to finish it outside of class and/or request an extension prior to the new due date.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Report Pen Tool Game Score to an instructor. If, after an hour or so, you haven't finished the game, record your score (if you can), and take a screen shot to show us where you stopped on the game. (DUE 9/19)

THURSDAY, 9/13/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of elements drawn in Illustrator, and how to modify them.
Students were reminded how to download files, use Illustrator, save files to the desktop from Illustrator, and then save those files back to their Google Drive.
Students should obtain a USB flash drive. If the network every goes out (and it does from time to time), they will not have access to materials on their Drive. The USB key will be needed later to run equipment as well.
Students were given some time in the labs to work on Illustrator to complete the first two Illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUESDAY, 9/11/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of elements drawn in Illustrator, and how to modify them.
Problem: There are huge fields of plastic garbage in our oceans. Solution: Ocean Clean-Up 001. And all this the products of a 24-year-old college drop-out who saw a need and was moved to action when scuba-diving at age 16. More info.
Ms. Reinwald reviewed Negative Space, then demonstrated some design tools in Illustrator.
Students were given some time in the labs to work on Illustrator to complete the first two Illustrator assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Illustrator Level 1 Tutorial: Complete the "Level 1 - Student File". Follow the instructions in the lesson. You will need to save this to your Google Drive, and open it within Illustrator. (DUE 9/17, at the beginning of class)
Illustrator Level 1 Design Challenge. (DUE 9/21, last day to work on it in class is 9/19)

FRIDAY, 9/7/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how to take existing designs and convert them into their own original creations.
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basics of elements drawn in Illustrator, and how to modify them.
Class expectations and rules were discussed as necessary. The class syllabus was discussed as required.
Students completed a final panda design on the back of their Creative Design Challenge worksheet using the techniques discussed in the presentation. This was done as a table group. Each group presented their combined design..

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 9/5/18

Students were given a brief introduction to the class.
Students were asked to follow these Setting Up Computer and Device Access Instructions and added themselves to Google Classroom for this class.
Students were given an image of an object and were asked to change it so that it becomes their own artistic design, one that is both unique and attractive looking. In engineering, solving the problem is often of central importance, however, the nature of how one goes about solving the problem usually drives which of several solutions gets selected.
Ms. Reinwald began discussing the process of Creative Thinking, by which new and existing ideas and design can be changed into unique creations.
Students were given time to create two new versions of their object using the concept of creative thinking to help them think outside the box.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete sketches #1 & #2 (worksheet) of the Creative Thinking Challenge. (DUE TODAY)
Complete sketches #3 & #4 of the Creative Thinking Challenge. (Due 9/7)
Complete this Initial Class Survey. (DUE 9/7)
Read the Class Syllabus & Contract, have your parents read it, print off the last page, take a picture of this contract signed by both you and your parent, edit the picture as needed so that it is upright, rotated properly, and legible, and submit it via Google Classroom). (DUE 9/7, by the end of the period) Use these Chromebook Instructions for Uploading a Picture to Google Classroom as necessary.
Place the hard copy of your contract within your 3-ring binder (journal) for the class).
Bring safety glasses to class if you have some from home. (DUE ASAP)

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