
on March 26th, 2010
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!

on March 23rd, 2010
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

on March 22nd, 2010
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

on March 19th, 2010
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

on March 17th, 2010
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