This week we will be working on making models of our lamp designs which we developed as 2D schematics. Aim: How are models helpful when developing a product? Aim: What information can we gain from a model? Aim: How does scale affect model making? … [Read more...]
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Periodic Table
Today we learn the basic about periodic table. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/periodic-table-blank.pdf"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Periodic-Table.docx"] … [Read more...]
Literary Element of Mood Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0riOHkJN3P0 … [Read more...]
Topic 2 (Perpendicular Chords)
A chord is a new circle segment for us. A chord is a segment connecting two points on a circle. Chords have a ton of fascinating properties. The first three theorems on this page and the accompanying proof comprise the notes for today. http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP14/CircleChords.htm Classwork and Homework: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Lesson-2-Activity-Sheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Lesson-2-Homework.docx"] … [Read more...]
Topic 1 (Circles)
Circles are studied in almost every grade. Now that we're getting into high school geometry the facts that we knew about circles before have to be solidified. We can't forget the area and circumference formulas any more. We can't forget what radius, circumference, and diameter are. You can find an explanation of these basic concepts here: http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/facts/geometry/circles.html Classwork and Homework: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Lesson-1-Activity-Sheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Lesson-1-Homework.docx"] … [Read more...]
ADDING DESIGN BACKGROUND IN POWERPOINT
AIM: How do we modify our design background in Power Point? DO NOW: How would you add a design background to your Power Point slide? " List The Steps" What are some reason an individual would choose a specific color or text for their powerpoint? "Think about your book design" Direct Instructions: Why is it important to have contrast with your both your background scheme and the text used in your design? What are some advantages of using images in your power point slides? When is it best to use bullet points as oppose to number sequences? What are the different animation presets in Power Point and how can they be beneficial to your design? “Give examples” Independent practice: Choose a background that is similar … [Read more...]
JARED SOTO TEACHING REVIT
Below is an image of Jared Soto teaching Alejandro a few commands on Revit while working on his house design. … [Read more...]
Riddle Me This Quadrilateral, Batman!
The final project for the quadrilateral unit gives you the opportunity to act as Batman's nemesis the Riddler. You get the chance to creatively trick the brilliant detective with riddles about quadrilaterals. The assignment sheet is attached here. … [Read more...]
Dimensions
Aim: What are some reasons we modify our Dimensions in AutoCAD? Do Now: How do we access the Dimension Style dialog box? List the steps to change the the arrow size in AutoCAD? What are some reason an individual would change the dimension style in AutoCAD? SWBAT: Utilize various short cuts for dimension style Access the Dimstyle Manager Box Create and modify their preexisting Dimension style Presentation: What are the parts of the dimension style Dialog Box? How do you access the Dimstyle Manager? How do we add the right annotation to our floor plan? What are different shortcuts we ca use to ACCESS the … [Read more...]
R.A.C.E
Today, we learn how to use R.A.C.E to respond to a short answer question. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RACE-worksheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/WRITING-ASSIGNMENT-Practice.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/writing-assignment-readings.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/WRITING-ASSIGNMENT.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/WRITING.pptx"] … [Read more...]