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Homework Assignment #1

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The student contract must be signed by the student as well as the parent or guardian. In addition, students must write a two paragraphs essay explaining: How did early human life develop? Please use your documents to answer the question. … [Read more...]

Welcome to 10th Grade Global History and Geography

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Welcome back class of 2018! Attached you will find the course syllabus, the first few assignments and announcements. Please check this website at least once a week for updates and assignments [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Course-Syllabus-2015-2016.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Grading-Policy-2015-2016.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/gunpowder-plot.pdf"] Assignments: - Brooklyn Museum Sneaker Culture Exhibit - visit the Brooklyn Museum between now and October 4th to view the Sneaker Culture exhibit. Write at least 3 paragraphs document your experience at the museum. Also, be sure to check out Faile's Sacred/Savage … [Read more...]

WHSAD Graduates Learn Masonry Training at Summer Institute

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The ink barely dry on their diplomas, two members of WHSAD's Class of 2015 were selected for participation in the Masonry Preservation Training Program at Bronx's Woodlawn Cemetery. A partnership between Woodlawn, World Monuments Fund, and the International Masonry Institute, the 9-week summer training program offered Shechem Scatt and Teddy Espinal hands-on experience in the field of stonework restoration. At the conclusion of the summer program, Shechem was offered one of the two-year apprenticeships so he can continue his education in the field. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Woodlawn-Articles.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Week 1 Assignments

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For each week of the school year I will be posting the assignments ahead of time. Here you will find the guided notes/problem worksheets and homework assignments if any.   Wednesday AIM: How do we use a compass to construct an equilateral triangle (and keep our cats happy)? Homework: Complete and return the signed student contract.   Thursday AIM: How do we construct equilateral triangles?   Friday AIM: What exactly is an angle?   Classwork Sheets: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lesson-3-Activity-Sheet.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lesson-1-Activity-Sheet.docx"] [gview … [Read more...]

Welcome and Course Documents

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Greetings Students,   Welcome to Common Core Geometry. Some important stuff is happening in this post. -This semester my office hours will take place in my room (213) Monday through Friday 8th period. Come to office hours for help with classwork, homework, or anything math related.   -Attached here is the Course Syllabus and Student Contract which you will receive on the first day of school.   I look forward to meeting all of you! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Geometry-Student-Contract.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Geometry-Syllabus.docx"] … [Read more...]

AUTOCAD 2015 USER INTERFACE

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Aim: How do we interact with the AutoCAD User Interface? Learning Objectives: Distinguish and use the different user interfaces in AutoCAD. Entrance Procedure (3 min) How should students enter the classroom?   What should they do once they sit down?   How should it look and sound? I do Students do Hand out copies of the AutoCAD user Interface / syllabus / lab sheet contract  Have a sit  take out their pen / pencil  , Turn on computer and open up AutoCAD Do Now (5 min) Review previous content or preview today’s lesson content using 1-3 short questions. Activate Prior Knowledge I do Students do Guide them on how to fill in the worksheet … [Read more...]