Applied Technology 1-26-09

Putting Powder on the parachute so it will unfold easily when flown.

Inspecting the rocket engine.

Attaching the parachute to the nosecone.

Putting stickers on for decoration.

Decorating the rocket.

Decorating rockets. Watch those scissors.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Applied Tech 1-23-09

Man this week went fast.

6th Grade: We are still on the Space and Rocketry module. Seventh hour is working on videos in the Deep Space Explorer software. Sixth hour is in lesson for working up to the D.S.E. software.
Rockets were turned in for grading Thursday. I hope to grade them this weekend. They are sitting next to my desk here at home in the boxes. I have a few pictures I hope to get on the blog next week.
We will fly the rockets at the end of the year when they are in health class. Mrs. Conley will have her health class come visit one day, we will go outside and fly them. Can't wait.

7th Grade: They are nearing the end of the second module. Should finish Tuesday or Wed.

8th Grade: Had their dance today so we only had fifth hour class. They are on day 4 of the module. Eighth hour is on day three.

Have a good weekend.

Applied Tech. 1-21-09

6th grade is still working on Space and Rocketry. Both classes learned how to use the Deep Space Explorer software this week. We will continue to use both the Lab Volt "Space and Rocketry" module software and the Deep Space Explorer software for the next five or six days.
ROCKETS ARE DUE TOMORROW, THURSDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you took your rocket home to paint it, be sure to bring it back.
Remember, painting is for extra credit. No need for mom or dad to have to and go out to buy paint. Use your allowance if you need to buy paint.

7th grade is working independently on the second module. We should finish in about five days. Now that the first module is over the students are "masters" at the Flash Animation software.

8th grade is working independently on the third module now. Second module grades have been posted.

Week Ending 1-9-09

6th Grade finished their first module last week. Grades were good and I believe they learned what technology really is, not just computers and software.
7th Grade: Second hour finished the Computer Animation module Friday, first hour will finish on Monday.
8th Grade: They are in day 4 of the second module.

IOWA tests start next Tuesday, Good Luck.

Applied Technology 1-6-09

Happy New Year to All:
8th Grade finished Module #1 on Monday. grades are posted.
7th Grade is still working on Animation and should finish on Wednesday or Thursday.
6th Grade finished Module #1 Today. Grades should be posted soon.

Hope you all enjoyed the winter vacation and the extra day because of the snow. Just remember now you have to go one more day during your summer vacation:(