Monday
Week of: 9/8/2014 - 9/12/2014
Teacher: Gillespie
Subject: Principles of Technology
Objective:
To
solidify
understanding
of
measurement,
distances, conversions,
TEKS: 1 A, 1
and dimensional analysis in application to our immediate community.
B, 2 A, 2 B, Activities: Demonstration/Lecture—using numerous examples of dimensional
analysis and S.I. Unit conversions.
2 C, 3 B
Complete examples as small groups while teacher walks room for reinforcement
and guidance.
Introduce Community Based Lesson instructions and assignment for
homework.
Materials: Access to computer, calculator, book, and worksheet
A, 1
B, 2 A, 2 B,
2 C, 3 B
Tuesday
TEKS: 1
Follow Up/HW: Finish any work not completed in class
Objective: To solidify understanding of measurement, distances, conversions,
and dimensional analysis in application to our immediate community.
Activities: Activities: Demonstration/Lecture—using numerous examples of
dimensional analysis and S.I. Unit conversions.
Complete examples as small groups while teacher walks room for reinforcement
and guidance. BOARD WORK / COMPETITION—Individuals will form teams of
students and for 20 minutes they will peer tutor their teams before the board
activities begin.
Wednesday/Thursday
Materials: books, calculators, and notes
TEKS: 1
A, 1
B, 2 A, 2 B,
2 C, 3 B
Materials: books, calculators, and notes
Follow Up/HW: Make sure Dimensional Analysis and Significant Figures
worksheet is complete. Read Chapter 1
TEKS: 1
Friday
Follow Up/HW: Study for Quiz on Sig figs, DA, Trig functions, Algebra, and
science
Objective: The student will complete the Physics Chapter 1 Math Review Quiz
Activities: Take quiz.
Upon completion of quiz the student will read the article and write a 1 page
response.
A, 1
B, 2 A, 2 B,
2 C, 3 B
Objective: To certify each student in math before we move on to science
Activities: Each individual student will come to board and demonstrate mastery of
all important trig/algebra functions and receive their certification card.
Materials: books, calculators, and notes
Follow Up/HW: Engineering project Water Survey Sheet