AIM # 1A: What structural members make up a Solid sill and a box sill construction? Drawing day!!! … [Read more...]
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Aim#1 2/6/14
AIM # 1: What structural members make up a Solid sill and a box sill construction? I.O. S.W.B.A.T… Explain the purpose of a sill Explain the purpose of a joist Explain the purpose of a wall stud … [Read more...]
Critiquing Monograms
Today we critiqued our monogram plates. A critique is a detailed analysis and assessment of something, for example of a literary theory, or a design. synonyms: analysis, evaluation, assessment, appraisal, appreciation, criticism,review, study, commentary, exposition, exegesis Group critiques help up to redefine our ideas through observations form others. We can learn new ideas and share ideas about methods to create. Please find attached the sheet we used in our group critique. Architecture Preservation Name:____________________ Period: ___ Monogram Critique Who is the designer/artist of the monogram you are … [Read more...]
Geometry HW #1: Feb 6 ’14
Video Notes will be an integral part of your HW in this course. I will provide you with a blue notebook if you would like to keep all the notes together and hand them in once a week or you can do them daily on looseleaf. Check each post for the link to different videos. Watch the two videos on angles of a polygon: click here Take notes and answer the following questions: 1) Find the measure of an interior angle of a regular n-gon for n = 10, 20, 30, 40, 50. What prediction would you make about the measure of an interior angle of a regular 60-gon? 2) The manufacturer of stop signs packages them in boxes with padding on the corners. Classify the shape of the triangular piece of padding needed at each corner. … [Read more...]
Product Formation
Today we began learning how to use balanced equations to predict product formation from a chemical equation. These problems play out like regular word problems, but they expect us to be able to extract more information based on our knowledge of chemistry. To solve these problems, you will need to know how to calculate molar mass, and how to balance chemical equations. Remember, we need to go grams-moles-moles-grams. We will practice more tomorrow. Aim: How can we predict the amount of product formed from a chemical reaction? Presentation: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Unit-5.11-Product-formation.pptx"] … [Read more...]
Poetry
Today in class we studied the poetic form of a villanelle; using the great poem, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," by Dylan Thomas. Students' task, after analyzing the poem was to write a paragraph about a movie scene in which this poem would be spoken. As part of their final manuscript, students may write a villanelle as their poem of choice. … [Read more...]
FRESHMEN: Download AutoCAD at home!
Do you want to work on your school work at home? Or do you have design ideas and not enough time to complete them in class? WHSAD Students can download a fully functional copy of the latest version of AutoCAD software for their laptop or desktop (either Windows or Macintosh operating system). Follow the instructions below and if you have any problems or questions ask me or your Architecture Teacher! In order to download the software you will have to create a student account on the AutoDesk Education website. Make sure you register with a valid email address that you have access to, as the account will be verified and the license information will be sent to it. Go to http://students.autodesk.com to create … [Read more...]
How can we improve our decision making skills?
Economics – Journal #2
Journal #2: How might your credit score impact your short-, medium-, and long-term goals; such as finding a job, buying a house or selecting a cell phone plan? … [Read more...]
Feedback Mechanism questions
Hello all, Ms. Taylor and I have now explored the topic of 'feedback mechanisms' in living organisms with you for a number of class periods. I'm sure you know a lot about this, but you can strengthen your skills by working on the questions on this great webpage. Try as many of these questions as you like. I am available to talk them over with you 8th or 9th periods of most days. http://regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=BIOL&TopicCode=5c&QNum=1&Wrong=0 … [Read more...]