Introduction to Engineering Design
IED October 28 - November 1, 2019
Last Week and Upcoming
Students last week struggles with perspective sketching so we spent a few extra days on it. We will finish two point with their city scape and then move on to isometric drawings. We will spend the week on isometric sketching. Because the struggled more with the perspectives, I will spend more time on the isometric drawings. These are very important in the final exam so I want to make sure they understand it.
Our next major project will be the puzzle cube which is also their semester 1 final exam. Some of them have made a version of this in gateway. This will be an individual assignment and we will do the statistical analysis that goes along with it. They will do standard deviation by hand as well as on Excel. This is a fun project the students typically enjoy.
Service Day
Friday, Nov 8, 2019, 08:00 AM
1008 Jerry Mashek Drive, West, TX, USA
Higher Ed Fair
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019, 08:00 AM
1008 Jerry Mashek Drive, West, TX, USA
Technology Stident Association (TSA)
Student Members
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Open to students enrolled in or who have completed technology education courses, TSA’s membership includes more than 250,000 middle and high school students across the United States. TSA is supported by educators, parents, and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities, and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student.
Chapters
TSA chapters take the study of STEM beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. Together, chapter members work on competitive events, attend conferences on the state and national levels, and learn and apply leadership skills. Chapters also are committed to a national service project and are among the most service-oriented groups in the community. Members may become officers within their state and then run for national office. To learn how to start a chapter, call 703-860-9000 or Join TSA.
Competitions
Imagine an activity so captivating that your students spend hours working on it for weeks at a time. That is what can happen when TSA members engage in TSA competitions. Only TSA members have the opportunity to compete at exciting state conferences and then at the annual National TSA Conference. Expert judging by technology educators and industry representatives inspires the best from participants. Members are rewarded not only with medals or trophies, but also with memories of the camaraderie and the challenge of participating in a National TSA Conference. TSA competitions include categories such as Biotechnology Design, Career Prep, Coding, Digital Photography, Dragster Design, Flight, Leadership Strategies, Medical Technology, Prepared Presentation, Software Development, Technology Problem Solving, Video Game Design, Webmaster, and much more.
Curriculum Integration
Education directives at the federal and state levels focus on providing avenues for initiatives such as STEM education. TSA helps teachers meet the criteria for STEM education goals through exciting programs that include activities, competitions, leadership, and teamwork for students. In addition, all TSA activities are correlated to the Standards for Technological Literacy, as set forth by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). Teachers can use TSA activities during the school day in their classroom, and extend the learning beyond the classroom through a TSA chapter.
Applications are outside my door. This is a wonderful learning opportunity for your student that will prepare them for anything that comes their way. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tanya Snook
Email: tsnook@westisd.net
Website: thesnooknook.com
Location: 1008 Jerry Mashek Drive, West, TX, USA
Phone: (254) 981-2050
Twitter: @tanyapsnook