Part 1: Project Design Design and build a tree bench that is five 2x4’s wide. Show your drawings and your math problems in a clear sequence. Create a cut list to include the angle size(s) and length. Specifics assigned: Diameter of tree_______ Shape of the bench_______ How far from the tree will the...
Many great construction/engineering projects have been built around the world. Maybe you live close to a structure that stands out as one of these marvels. Choose one of these structures. Using a search engine, research how it was built. Write a one page summary of the project. Include: 1. Why was it...
With the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have conquered and will continue to conquer a new slate of challenges throughout the 2020-2021 school year. Years ago, we assembled a list of the key elements that make the Geometry in Construction model strong for students and teachers. We...
Often, we have the opportunity to learn about successful projects that schools use to drive the GIC program. Most of the activities below do not run the entire year but are used to teach pieces of the curriculum. Below are quick summaries of some of these ideas. A...
TEACHER NOTES: This is a great activity for the beginning of the year for team building. This activity is done in teams of 4 and takes approximately 120-150 minutes so we suggest doing this over 2 or 3 class periods. For the templates, go to https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/paper-roller-coasters/ or https://www.paperrollercoasters.com. For the bases, take...
Washer and Candy lab Can you guess the number of each? Teacher Notes Materials Needed: Bags or cups, enough for 1 per group of students. Two objects such as nuts, bolts, washers, candy, etc or 16d and 8d nails (they need to be uniform size), etc. A scale that...
Algebra 1 in Manufacturing Processes, Entrepreneurship, and Design (AMPED) is a course that provides a different approach to Algebra 1. It is driven by showing how the algebra is used in the world. Describing the CTE side of the course is not as clear cut...
Over the past few months I have had the privilege to interact and/or observe several Geometry in Construction programs. Some programs have truly embraced the philosophy of connecting the Geometry with the Construction including providing opportunities for students to view geometry differently thru alternative instruction...
Below is an activity provided by Dave Pfortmiller. This activity could be used in either Geometry in Construction or AMPED. Thanks Dave. What is the slope of the vent stack? What is the slope of the Main sewer line drain? What is the slope of the floor? What is...
Background: Green Mountain High School is a 9 - 12 comprehensive high school with a student population of 1500. It is one of 37 high schools in the Jefferson County School District (largest district in the state) in the Denver Metro Area. Back in the 1990's Green Mountain...