Homework & News

I appreciate all the feedback given from students in Semester 1 as I continually look to improve what we do in the class. This is the fourth time teaching this program and each time it has been different.

If you have suggestions, ideas, concerns, or things that you enjoyed or you think worked please let me know.

Grade 7, 8, & 9 

• We began with some information, a brief tour, and an introduction to a design challenge that we will be working on over the next few classes.

I am doing my best to keep the Construction & Design Studio open before school, at lunch, and after school so that students can work on their projects.

Please be advised that the students have had reminders for the entire month and January regarding due dates and expectations. They  have been reminded to check HomeLogic to see their current level of learning and achievement on their activities. This is to ensure that they are caught up and at a level they are comfortable with.

Life Skills 9-29

• Some students have still not finished the Life Skills and Results Reporting self assessment even with constant reminders. Please finish this if you have not already. If you are unsure please check HomeLogic
  • Life Skills
  • Results Reporting (Citizenship, Character, & Personal Development)
• For February 3 please explore the two areas you scored the lowest on the Study Skills questionnaire and be prepared to share some things that you can do to improve in these areas. Here is the link to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology site.

Construction & Design 7, 8, & 9

• Due dates
  • Everyone – Explore, Plan, & Design – Now, as this should have been submitted as you started your project
  • 7A, 8A, 9A – Collecting of Evidence – Monday, January 25
  • 7B, 8B, 9B – Collecting of Evidence – Tuesday, January 26
  • 7C, 8C, 9C – Collecting of Evidence – Wednesday, January 27
• If you hand in anything digitally (Google Drive, Email, etc) then please name it properly. The name of the file must include your name, block, and what it is (ex. Jeremy Lang – 7C – Explore, Plan, & Design)
• Please also remember to put your name and  block on anything else you put into the hand in bin.

We are in the final stretch before the end of the semester. It is important that students stay focused in all of their classes and do their best to keep up and get help when needed.

C & D 7, 8, & 9

• We have 6 classes left counting today so lets get busy. If you have not completed the explore, plan, and design portions then please have those finished for next class so that you can start working on creating your project.
• Make sure that you are continuing to collect evidence of your learning as this is very important to allow me to accurately assess some of the outcomes.
• The Construction & Design Studio is generally open by 8am, at lunch, and after school until about 4:30 for you to come in and work.
• Many students have still not submitted their explore, plan, & design work so that I can provide further feedback.

Life Skills 9-29

• In order to effectively and accurately assess you in Life Skills and with respect to the Results Reporting I am asking for your help. Please complete the following questions by next class, Wednesday, January 13:
  • Life Skills
  • Results Reporting (Citizenship, Character, & Personal Development)

Only 11 Construction & Design classes left in the semester counting today!

Grade 7

• The students were provided with an introduction to the bandsaw, drill press, belt & disc sander, scroll saw, metal guillotine, box and pan brake, and also some hand tools for metal working.
• They were given a small piece of wood and asked to do the following:
  • Wood – cut, drill, sand
  • Metal – cut, bend, rivet

Grade 8

• Most of the Grade 8 students are close to finishing the planning for their independent projects. It is important that they work through the explore and plan, and design stages before they begin creating. Once every two classes the students are asked to collect evidence of their learning.

Grade 9

• Most of the Grade 8 students are close to finishing the planning for their independent projects. It is important that they work through the explore and plan, and design stages before they begin creating. Once every two classes the students are asked to collect evidence of their learning.

Grade 7

• Students are just finishing of the introduction to robotics by using the Lego Mindstorm EV3. From here we will be moving on to wood and metal.

Grade 8

• Many of the Grade 8 students have just started planning their independent projects. It is important that they work through the explore and plan, and design stages before they begin creating. Once every two classes the students are asked to collect evidence of their learning.

Grade 9

• Most of the Grade 9 students are close to finishing the planning for their independent projects. It is important that they work through the explore and plan, and design stages before they begin creating. Once every two classes the students are asked to collect evidence of their learning.