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Mr. Voight’s Diigo

This list is a collection of articles Mr. Voight has read on the internet, these articles don't represent the views of MGJH, the content of this class, the school's administration, or the school district.

Attention

It is expected that students will use this site to stay current on all classroom activities. When a student is absent, they should take the necessary steps to get caught up and be ready for class when they return.

"If you stop learning, you will become irrelevant!"

Homework over Spring Break!

First, I am growing increasingly disappointed with the number of meter sticks that are turning up broken at the end of the day.  Quit using the meter sticks as toys.  They are measuring tools.  You will pay for broken meter sticks.  It is time to grow up! Spring break starts tomorrow but as we take a [...] . . . → Read More: Homework over Spring Break!

Boat Project Information

We have begun the process of engineering our first scale model.  Students are starting to understand the large role math plays in the engineering process.  Don’t forget to check out the resources available on the Boat Page. I think it is time to pose a few reminders about the project: Every member of the group gets the [...] . . . → Read More: Boat Project Information

Design and Modeling - 1

Standards: 91211, 91212, 91213, 91221, and 91222 Objective: Collaboratively design and test a boat model according to the criteria outlined in the Cardboard Boat Packet (Engineering) This week in Class: Students will work collaboratively to design, test, and evaluate their first boat design.  It is important that groups pay attention to the requirements of the project and ask help when [...] . . . → Read More: Design and Modeling – 1

Buoyant Force and Density

Standards: 91211, 91212, 91213, 91221, and 91222 Objective: Describe the process engineers use to successfully complete a challenge. Today in Class: We are continuing to edge slightly closer to actually starting the boat project.  We will begin our design/modeling process on Monday.  Before we can attempt the design of a boat, we need to factor in the scientific concepts that [...] . . . → Read More: Buoyant Force and Density

Integrating Social Media

I’m attempting to integrate social media into my classroom to better serve my students. You’ll have to let me know how I can use both Twitter and Facebook to bring science to you. I’m trying to make all that we do in class more accessible to you. Got any ideas? FacebookTwitterDiggItDel.icio.usreddit . . . → Read More: Integrating Social Media