Use this sticker as you seek understanding of the assignment or problem. Typically this will come from the community, your instructor, or your own observation. You must completely understand the objectives of the project to be successful, so this step is crucial. Develop active listening skills! Entry events for a project are usually a great place to start!

Use this sticker as you examine a problem from all angles. Ask questions, observe people, situations, and artifacts. Develop empathy for the problem that people facing the situation are experiencing. Find out what you know and what you need to know. Explore all of it!

Use this sticker as you are discussing and exploring ideas for how to solve a problem. Record these ideas quickly. Ideas may come in the form of graphic organizers, notes, drawings, outlines, or video blogs. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).

Use this sticker as you share your more formal ideas--3-d prototypes, mock-ups, drafts, skits, simulations, and storyboards. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).

Use this sticker when you are evaluating your decisions at each step in the process. When you note a user’s feedback also note what you intend to do about it going forward.

Use this sticker to explain how you are trying your prototype with real users. Try it out and note the way it performs and is understood by a real audience. Explain methodology and note observations.

Collecting Data for our PBL in AP Human Geography

12/12/2023

Geometry Entry - What are proofs? 9/21/2023

A mathematical proof shows whether a statement is true or not. A proof is like an extension of showing your work. We prove our math to help us understand our final result & to convince someone it's true. Studying proofs can benefit us outside of Geometry by helping us feel comfortable with persuading others by using facts & logic to back it up. For example, we use proofs all the time in ELA when writing argumentative essays.

Drawing in Engineering 9/21/2023

Prisms

Cylinders

Macromolecules

9/15/2023

Drawing in Engineering 9/7/2023

Cylinder

CAN

YES

Vases w/ Lines

Detailed Hollow Cube

3 Hollow Cubes

Geometry Learning Journal Entry 8/30/2023

Geometry & Architecture go hand in hand. Architecture wouldn't exist if it wasn't for geometry. In architecture we're especially focused on three-dimensional figures. Using geometry we can scale our drawings, find angles, & combine different 2D & 3D shapes. Scale drawings is an essential part of Architecture. Drawing a 60-foot building would take forever, so instead we draw it to scale. Not only does geometry help us with the mathematics side of things, but also it can play a role in commodity, firmness, & how it makes others feel. What shapes we choose to use & how we put them together all affects if the building will stand on its own, fits the space, & looks presentable.

Engineering Learning Journal Entry 8/29/2023

Table Saw

In this picture above, the man is NOT using the table saw correctly. He doesn't have on any eye protection & his hands are very close to the wood.

Do's:

Wear safety glasses!
Use the miter gauge!
Use a push stick!

Don'ts:

Wear loose clothing!
Leave without vacuuming!
Put your fingers within 6 inches of the blade!

Planer

In the picture above, the man IS using the planer correctly. He's wearing ear/eye protection & his hands are a safe distance away from the opening. Plus, he's putting wood through the planer!

Do's:

Wear ear protection!
Wear eye protection!
Unplug once done using!

Don'ts:

Put any material besides wood through!
Put wood with nails or screws through!
Put your fingers near the opening!

Miter Saw

In the picture above, the person is using the miter saw correctly. She's wearing eye protection & her hand isn't in the way of the blade.

Do's:

Wear safety glasses!
Vacuum once you're done using!
Unplug the saw after using it!

Don'ts:

Touch the blade guard!
Plug in the cord to the saw across your body!
Measure material while on the saw!

Geometry Learning Journal Entry (Unit 1)

In this unit we learned about polynomials. Polynomials are the sums of multiple terms with different degrees. We can classify them by determining the highest exponent or degree in our expression, along with how many terms there are. For example, a polynomial with a highest exponent of 2 & 3 terms would be a quadratic trinomial. Adding & subtracting polynomials are very similar. In both you combine like terms & simply. The only difference is that when you subtract polynomials, you use the method Keep, Change, Reciprocal (KCR). When multiplying polynomials, we use the FOIL method. This stands for First, Outer, Inner, & Last. The last step is to combine like terms. We can may use polynomials to find the area or perimeter of a specific space.

Drawing in Engineering 8/17/2023

Cube

Phone Holder

Box w/ Thick Walls

Phone Speaker

Engineering Learning Journal Entry 8/10/2023

Bandsaw

In the picture above, you see a man using the bandsaw correctly. He's wearing eye protection and his hands are a safe distance away from the blade of the saw. Also, the blade is at an appropriate height.

Do's:

Wear safety glasses!
Turn off the Bandsaw once you're done using it!
Cut slowly!

Don'ts:

Use the Bandsaw without asking for permission!
Don't distract another person while they're using the Bandsaw!
Leave more of the blade exposed than you need!

Nail Gun

In the picture above, you also see a man using the nail gun correctly. He's wearing protective eyewear, and none of his body parts are in the way of the gun. He's keeping himself and others safe.

Do's:

Wear safety glasses!
Understand where the nail is supposed to come out!
Make sure you loaded the gun with nails with the appropriate length!

Don'ts:

Point the nail gun towards anyone!
Have any body parts in the area where you're pointing the gun!
Put nails into the table in the classroom!