High School

I hope everyone took their textbook and workbook home with them! The assignments for Industrial Education 2 and Advanced Woodworking will be the same. Please stay safe everyone.

Thursday May 21 and Friday May 22

You are to read chapter 39 in your text book and answer the questions for chapter 39 in your work book.

Wednesday May 20, 2020

Trim is something both new homes and people renovating get into when making upgrades. The video below shows how to install it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7F2lKFc7xs

Tuesday May 19, 2020

Painting is one of the last steps in completing a home. Here is a video that discusses color choices and how to paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xhi85pykFo

Monday May 18, 2020

Flooring choices can be difficult and complicated. Watch the video below to help you decide what types of flooring works best.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r9sA3aS6dk

Friday May 15, 2020

Covering the walls and ceiling would be the next step in home building. Drywall is the most common type of wall covering. Please watch the video below that discusses installing drywall.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VpzUYln8g4

Thursday May 14, 2020

Insulation can be such an important part of a home/building and can really save you a lot of money over time. Today you are going to learn some more about insulation and some newer trends they have in the industry. Please watch the 2 shorter videos I have linked below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9u3pDQeM4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QOCpQYzrjk

Wednesday May 13, 2020

Chapter 38 in our textbook really could be divided into classes teaching each of the systems. That is why I have broken it down into many videos to demonstrate for you. Today you will learn about insulation for a home. The link below is the assignment for you to watch today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ui212FNIwM

Tuesday May 12, 2020

Now we have the plumbing and electrical systems installed. Another key component to installing before the walls and ceilings get covered are the HVAC which stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. The video below talks about the importance of planning before installing to fit your needs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdJglWHYoeQ

Monday May 11, 2020

Hopefully the plumbing video taught you some new things so you have a better understanding of how that system is installed. Today we will watch a video on installing the electrical. Please watch the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuY021kK4QU

Friday May 8, 2020

Today's assignment is to watch the video below. There are a lot of different parts to completing the interior and we will watch a few videos so you have a better understanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbqZ12QhoY4

Please click on the link above and watch the video to complete the assignment for Friday.

Thursday May 7, 2020

I have two questions for today.

1. Explain why insulation is important to a structure.

2. Describe how drywall is installed.

Wednesday May 6, 2020

Today's assignment is to answer the workbook questions for chapter 38. When you have completed the assignment, take a picture of it and email me the completed workbook page please. Thank you.

Tuesday May 5, 2020

Please answer the review questions for chapter 38 found on page 477. The 9 questions should be answered and then emailed to me. Have a great day!

Monday May 4, 2020

May the 4th be with you!!! Please make sure you finish the assignment from Friday, create a document to save your pictures to and email them to me. Your assignment for today is to read Chapter 38 in your textbook on completing the interior of a house.

Friday May 1, 2020

We made it to Friday!!!! Today's assignment is a bit of a scavenger hunt. You are to take pictures and identify a few things to complete the assignment. When you are completed, please create a document and label the pictures in them. Email me the document with the labeled pictures in them please.

1. Take a picture of the roof of your house. What style roof is it? You may have to do a little research in figuring out the style it is. (gable, hip, saltbox, etc....)

2. How many different kinds of windows are on your house? Take a picture and identify each type.

3. What material is the exterior of your house made of? We watched a video on vinyl siding, but there are many other types of materials that it could be also.

4. Explain why outside wood surfaces should be painted.

If you are not at home, at a grandparent's house or something you can also use their house. You have all weekend to complete this. Please have this assignment emailed to me by noon on Monday. Have a great weekend.

Thursday April 30, 2020

I hope you guys are enjoying the videos I have been selecting to go with the chapters. Thursday's lesson is another continuation of the exterior of the home and this one involves installing windows. I hope you enjoy it. The link is below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v3ZiKPVjns

Wednesday April 29, 2020

Today we will continue with the exterior of a home and learn about installing siding. Please watch the video below to continue with Chapter 37. Make sure to watch the entire video.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+install+siding&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS873US875&oq=how+to+install+siding&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l7.3400j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_HW-pXq67LbGAtgX2jILoAw58

Tuesday April 28, 2020

Below is a link to watch how a roof is shingles. Please watch the video so you can see the process in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bQPEEtWGKU

Monday April 27, 2020

Your assignment for today is to do the workbook questions for Chapter 37. Please refer back to chapter 37 in your textbook for your answers.

Friday April 24, 2020

Just a reminder if you did not send me a picture or summary of you assignment from Wednesday and Thursday please do so today.

Your assignment for today is to copy the following questions into a document and email the responses to me.

1. What has been the hardest part about doing your classes/assignments virtually compared to being in the classroom with your teachers?

2. What is something you have liked about doing your classes/assignments virtually?

3. Why is it important to continue doing your assignments/education from home at this time?

4. If you could make any changes to how we are doing our school work, what would you change?(you have to have a suggestion)

Wednesday April 22, 2020 Assignment

Today is Earth Day. Your assignment for today and tomorrow will deal with doing an activity associated with Earth Day. You are to complete an Earth Day activity and report back to me via email with either a picture of what you did or a brief summary of the activity that you completed. There are a lot of different options that you can choose from and I will give you a couple different web sites to give you some options, but you are not limited just these sites. Good luck and do something great for our planet today and tomorrow!

https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/responsible-travel/earth-day-activities-at-home

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/10-ways-celebrate-earth-day

http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/earth-day.htm

https://www.epa.gov/earthday

Once again.....you do not have to use any of these sites. If you want to research and find your own activity please do so. This is a two day assignment and you should email me either a picture of your activity or a summary of it before the end of the day Thursday. Happy Earth Day!

Assignment for April 21, 2020

To complete today's assignment, you are to open the document from yesterday (questions 1-4) and complete questions 5-9 on the same document. You are then to email me the answers you have completed for Monday and Tuesday. In the subject title it Chapter 37 Review Questions.

Welcome back everyone!! I hope everyone had a good Spring Break!

Assignment for April 20, 2020

Today you are to read Chapter 37 in your text book on Completing the Exterior.

When you are done reading the chapter, create a document (word/google doc.....doesn't matter) and answer the review questions numbers 1-4 on page 466. Save this document because we will be adding to it as the week goes on.

SPRING BREAK!!!!! Enjoy this time with your families and relax for a few days!

Assignment for April 9, 2020

My apologies for this assignment getting to you so late. I had some connection problems at home.

In the video that you watched yesterday there were some safety concerns during the video. I want you to email me at least 2 safety violations and how the violations should be corrected. Please include the time in the video that the safety concerns happen. jacksonc@norwalktruckers.net

Have a great day!

Assignment for April 8, 2020

Watch the video on framing a wall attached below. Pay attention to any safety concerns you might have in the video.

https://youtu.be/pqhyYFtCjMw

You might need to copy and paste it into your browser.

Assignment for April 7, 2020

Good morning/afternoon/(and evening to some of you!!)

Today you are to answer the workbook questions for Chapter 36. Please refer back to the chapter in the text book as a reference to help. Email me if you have any questions.

Assignment for April 6, 2020

Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed the nice weather this weekend, especially Saturday! Today you are to read Chapter 36 in your text book and answer the Chapter Review Questions on page 457. Enjoy your Monday!

Assignment for Friday April 3rd, 2020

I have waited to give this assignment until we were a few weeks into the home schooling motion.

I have not forgot about our tradition of "stupid safety" pictures that I share on Fridays. I will share 3 with you below. Your assignment is to research and find a stupid safety picture somewhere on the web and email it to me at jacksonc@norwalktruckers.net

The best ones will be featured to the class next week with the honorary title of "Best Stupid Picture For April 3rd"

Enjoy........

Assignment for Thursday April 2nd, 2020

Below are the answers to Chapter 34 in the workbook. Please go over them and make sure you understand the answers if you have one that is incorrect.

1. B

2. C

3. F

4. E

5. A

6. D

7. floor plan

8. materials list

9. conventional

10. manufactured

11. prefabricated

12. specifications

13. symbols

14. foundation

15. plot

16. elevation

17. false

18. true

19. true

20. true

Assignment for Wednesday April 1st, 2020

You are to review your Chapter Review questions for Chapter 34. If you have any questions about an answer please email me.