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Q26 Controlling Idea
Short Response Rubric, Example, and Template [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Q26.pdf"] … [Read more...]
MY MOOD
Aim: How can a mood inspire an architect to build a design structure? LEARNING OBJECTIVES: List how lighting can be used to express a mood Choose various imagery to express their mood DO NOW: How can imagery be used to express a mood? What type of lighting or color can be used to express happiness, frustration and fear? Open up your book cover in AutoCAD? DIRECT INSTRUCTION: Based on the images, what mood can we say the author was trying to convey? By looking at your book design how does the cover make you feel? While analyzing the building structures how would you feel or what mood would you be in while walking around or inside this structure? “give a claim and show evidence” GUIDED … [Read more...]
Unit_ Designing Building Lamp: Fasteners
This week we are focusing on assembling our lamp. We are exploring fastening methods 1/12/15 AIM: How to use fasteners? Activity: Exploring finishing nails, trim head screws as fasteners 1/13/15 AIM: How to use wood glue to create an effective connection? Activity: Video on methods and techniques of using wood glue and working on lamps 1/14/15 and 1/15/15 AIM: How to anticipate the assembling of your lamp Activity: Working on creating a assembling sequence 1/16/15 Aim: How do we assess/critique our progress? Activity: Sharing and critiquing student work … [Read more...]
Final Review!
The Geometry final is coming up on Thursday and Friday. I am attaching the review problems and worksheets to this post. If you need help with anything I will post a few links below for each topic. Also,I will be available Wed. at 2:40 for extra help and test preparation! Study Links: Triangles and Angles Review: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP5/indexGP5.htm Slope: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GCG1/indexGCG1.htm Midpoint: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GCG2/indexGCG2.htm Distance: http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GCG3/indexGCG3.htm Circle … [Read more...]
Unit 6: Topic 1 (Reflections)
AIM: How can our knowledge of geometric reflections help us keep a roof from collapsing? The unit on transformations begins with a few important definitions. A transformation is the change of a line or point by size, position, or location. (Examples of transformations are turns, flips, and slides.) A figure and its reflection are the same size and shape but face in opposite directions. A reflection of a figure is called an image. The original figure is called the preimage. A transformation that creates a figure congruent to the original is called an isometry. Here's an example of a reflection over the x-axis. Here's an example of a reflection over … [Read more...]
Aim#33-36
Aim#33: How do we create elevations using projection lines? 12/19/14 Aim#34: What do we need to remember when creating elevations from scratch? 1/5/15 Aim#35: How do we use a roof pitch symbol to create a roof on an elevation? 1/7/15 Aim#36: Why is the history of brick in New York important for our elevations? 1/9/15 **If you missed any of these lessons, please see me or copy the notes from a classmate. ***Always check the "extra handout bin" for any handouts missed … [Read more...]
Review sheet for final exam!
Don't forget the final is on Tuesday the 13th!!! STUDY!!! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Final-exam-review-sheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/L1_Capitulo_4B.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Mock ELA Regents-Saturday, January 10th from 9AM – 12PM
Make sure you attend the ELA Mock Regents this Saturday from 9AM - 12 PM, thank you!! Also, make sure you are studying your ELA Regents Writing Templates. … [Read more...]
8 January 2015 – Aim and Assignments
Aim: What role did propaganda play in convincing people to join the war effort during World War I? Homework: due 01/09 - Have a Global History Notebook - Final Exam, January 13th & 14th - Study for Final Exam … [Read more...]