-Lieutenant Colonel Walter Gagajewski’s (Col G’s) Web Page

 

WELCOME TO THE 2009 – 2010 SCHOOL YEAR!!

 

Monday November 16th

 

BLOCK 1: Wright Brothers

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.      Know how the Wright brothers succeeded in the first flight

2.      Know the anatomy of the Wright Flyer

3.      Know the principles of airplane flight

4.      Know the history of the Wright brothers’ involvement with the US Army

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.      Identify the date and location of the Wright brothers’ first flight

2.      Describe the Wright brothers’ first flight

3.      Explain the significance of the Wright brothers’ first flight

4.      Name the parts of the Wright Flyer

5.      Explain how the Wright Flyer worked

6.      List the principles of airplane flight

7.      Discuss how the principles of airplane flight were applied to the Wright Flyer

8.      Explain why the US Army purchased the Wright Flyer

9.      List the ways the Wright brothers contributed to US Army aviation

 

Complete Reading comprehension questions

 

BLOCK II:  Income and Expenses

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Chapter 2: Budgeting

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Review Pay Stubs to identify income, deductions, and taxes

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify various types of expenses

4. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4

 

BLOCK 1: Wright Brothers

 

Lesson Objectives:

5.      Know how the Wright brothers succeeded in the first flight

6.      Know the anatomy of the Wright Flyer

7.      Know the principles of airplane flight

8.      Know the history of the Wright brothers’ involvement with the US Army

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

10.  Identify the date and location of the Wright brothers’ first flight

11.  Describe the Wright brothers’ first flight

12.  Explain the significance of the Wright brothers’ first flight

13.  Name the parts of the Wright Flyer

14.  Explain how the Wright Flyer worked

15.  List the principles of airplane flight

16.  Discuss how the principles of airplane flight were applied to the Wright Flyer

17.  Explain why the US Army purchased the Wright Flyer

18.  List the ways the Wright brothers contributed to US Army aviation

 

Complete Reading comprehension questions

 

Wednesday November 18th

 

BLOCK 1: Wright Brothers

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Wright Brothers  (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

2.      Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

3.      Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

4.      Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.      Explain the principles of balloon flight

2.      Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

3.      Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

4.      Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

5.      Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

6.      State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

7.      Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

8.      Identify dirigibles

9.      Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

10.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

11.  Describe glider developments

12.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

13.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 3: Primary and Secondary Source Evaluation Exercise

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Chapter 2: Pay Yourself First and Building Budgets

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Build Budgets given income and bills

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify sources of income

4. Identify various types of expenses

5. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4: Wright Brothers

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Wright Brothers  (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

5.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

6.      Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

7.      Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

8.      Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

14.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

15.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

16.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

17.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

18.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

19.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

20.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

21.  Identify dirigibles

22.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

23.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

24.  Describe glider developments

25.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

26.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 3: Primary and Secondary Source Evaluation Exercise

 

Friday November 20th

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Fitness

 

Monday November 9th

 

BLOCK 1: Early Days of Flight

 

Part 1: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

9.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

10.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

11.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

12.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

27.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

28.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

29.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

30.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

31.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

32.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

33.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

34.  Identify dirigibles

35.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

36.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

37.  Describe glider developments

38.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

39.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 2: Chapter review questions.  Answer in complete sentances

 

BLOCK II:  Income and Expenses

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Chapter 2: Budgeting

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Review Pay Stubs to identify income, deductions, and taxes

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify various types of expenses

4. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Early Days of Flight:  (Conclusion)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

2.      Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

3.      Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

4.      Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

40.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

41.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

42.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

43.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

44.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

45.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

46.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

47.  Identify dirigibles

48.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

49.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

50.  Describe glider developments

51.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

52.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 2:  Chapter review questions.  Answer in complete sentences

 

Wednesday November 11th

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight:  Chapter Test

Lesson Objectives:

13.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

14.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

15.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

16.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

53.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

54.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

55.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

56.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

57.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

58.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

59.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

60.  Identify dirigibles

61.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

62.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

63.  Describe glider developments

64.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

65.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Chapter 2: Pay Yourself First and Building Budgets

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Build Budgets given income and bills

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify sources of income

4. Identify various types of expenses

5. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4: Early Days of Flight

 

Part 1: Uniform Inspection

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight:  Chapter Test

Lesson Objectives:

17.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

18.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

19.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

20.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

66.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

67.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

68.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

69.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

70.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

71.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

72.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

73.  Identify dirigibles

74.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

75.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

76.  Describe glider developments

77.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

78.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Friday November 13th

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Fitness

 

Monday October 26

 

BLOCK 1: Early Days of Flight

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

21.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

22.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

23.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

24.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

79.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

80.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

81.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

82.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

83.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

84.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

85.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

86.  Identify dirigibles

87.  Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

88.  Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

89.  Describe glider developments

90.  Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

91.  Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

BLOCK II:  Budgeting

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 2: Budgeting

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine Reasons to keep track of you spending habits

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify sources of income

4. Identify various types of expenses

5. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

5.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

6.      Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

7.      Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

8.      Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

92.  Explain the principles of balloon flight

93.  Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

94.  Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

95.  Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

96.  Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

97.  State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

98.  Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

99.  Identify dirigibles

100. Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

101. Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

102. Describe glider developments

103. Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

104. Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Wednesday October 28

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight (Conclude)

 

Lesson Objectives:

25.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

26.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

27.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

28.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

105. Explain the principles of balloon flight

106. Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

107. Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

108. Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

109. Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

110. State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

111. Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

112. Identify dirigibles

113. Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

114. Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

115. Describe glider developments

116. Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

117. Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 3: Glider Project

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 2: Budgeting

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine Reasons to keep track of you spending habits

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify sources of income

4. Identify various types of expenses

5. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4: Early Days of Flight (Conclude)

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

9.      Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

10.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

11.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

12.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

118. Explain the principles of balloon flight

119. Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

120. Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

121. Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

122. Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

123. State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

124. Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

125. Identify dirigibles

126. Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

127. Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

128. Describe glider developments

129. Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

130. Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Part 3: Glider Project

 

Friday October 30

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Fitness

 

Monday October 19

 

ALL BLOCKS – MID TERM EVALUATION

 

Wednesday October 21

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

29.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

30.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

31.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

32.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

131. Explain the principles of balloon flight

132. Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

133. Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

134. Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

135. Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

136. State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

137. Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

138. Identify dirigibles

139. Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

140. Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

141. Describe glider developments

142. Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

143. Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 2: Budgeting

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine Reasons to keep track of you spending habits

2. Summarize the advantages of having a spending plan

3. Identify sources of income

4. Identify various types of expenses

5. Explain the purpose of paying yourself first

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Early Days of Flight

 

Lesson Objectives:

13.  Know the developments in lighter-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

14.  Know ways balloons were used during the US Civil War

15.  Know ways the balloon contributed to US victory in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War

16.  Know the developments in heavier-than-air flight from da Vinci to the Wright brothers

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

144. Explain the principles of balloon flight

145. Identify Thaddeus Lowe’s role in the Union Army

146. Explain why the Union Army created the Balloon Corps

147. Explain the use of the balloon for aerial observation

148. Identify Lt. Col. George M. Derby’s role in the Battle of San Juan Hill

149. State the observations made from the balloon during the Battle of San Juan Hill

150. Explain how observations made from the balloon changed US tactics in the Battle of San Juan Hill

151. Identify dirigibles

152. Explain the contributions of Alberto Santos-Dumont

153. Explain the contributions of Count von Zeppelin

154. Describe glider developments

155. Explain failed attempts to construct an airplane

156. Identify the contributions and the failures of Samuel Langley

 

Friday October 23

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Fitness

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Fitness

 

 

 

Monday October 12

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

3.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.    Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Describe Chinese kites

3.    Describe Chinese rockets

4.    Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

5.    Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

6.    Describe gliders

7.    Identify the principles of bird flight

8.    Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

9.    Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

3.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.    Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Describe Chinese kites

3.    Describe Chinese rockets

4.    Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

5.    Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

6.    Describe gliders

7.    Identify the principles of bird flight

8.    Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

9.    Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

 

Wednesday October 14

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Finish)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

3.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.    Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Describe Chinese kites

3.    Describe Chinese rockets

4.    Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

5.    Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

6.    Describe gliders

7.    Identify the principles of bird flight

8.    Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

9.    Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

Part 3: Complete Work Book Quiz

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Finish)

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

3.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

1.    Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

2.    Describe Chinese kites

3.    Describe Chinese rockets

4.    Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

5.    Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

6.    Describe gliders

7.    Identify the principles of bird flight

8.    Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

9.    Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

Friday October 16

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Mid-Term Exam

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Mid-Term Exam

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Mid-Term Exam

 

Monday September 21

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

 

Wednesday 16 September 2009

 

BLOCK 1

 

Objectives:

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1

 

Lesson Objectives:

4.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

5.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

6.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

10. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

11. Describe Chinese kites

12. Describe Chinese rockets

13. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

14. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

15. Describe gliders

16. Identify the principles of bird flight

17. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

18. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

BLOCK 2:

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

 

BLOCK 4

 

Objectives:

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1

 

Lesson Objectives:

7.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

8.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

9.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

19. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

20. Describe Chinese kites

21. Describe Chinese rockets

22. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

23. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

24. Describe gliders

25. Identify the principles of bird flight

26. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

27. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

 

Friday September 25

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

 

 

Monday September 28

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

4.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

5.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

6.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

10. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

11. Describe Chinese kites

12. Describe Chinese rockets

13. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

14. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

15. Describe gliders

16. Identify the principles of bird flight

17. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

18. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

Part 3: Class Project:  Develop goals for the school year

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Continued)

 

Lesson Objectives:

4.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

5.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

6.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

10. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

11. Describe Chinese kites

12. Describe Chinese rockets

13. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

14. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

15. Describe gliders

16. Identify the principles of bird flight

17. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

18. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

 

Wednesday September 30

 

BLOCK 1

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Finish)

 

Lesson Objectives:

4.    Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

5.    Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

6.    Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

10. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

11. Describe Chinese kites

12. Describe Chinese rockets

13. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

14. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

15. Describe gliders

16. Identify the principles of bird flight

17. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

18. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

Part 3: Complete Work Book Quiz

 

BLOCK 2

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

Part 3: Class Project:  Develop goals for the school year

 

BLOCK 4

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1 (Finish)

 

Lesson Objectives:

10. Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

11. Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

12. Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

28. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

29. Describe Chinese kites

30. Describe Chinese rockets

31. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

32. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

33. Describe gliders

34. Identify the principles of bird flight

35. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

36. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

Part 3: Work Book Quiz

 

Friday October 2

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

Monday September 21

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

 

Wednesday 16 September 2009

 

BLOCK 1

 

Objectives:

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1

 

Lesson Objectives:

13. Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

14. Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

15. Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

37. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

38. Describe Chinese kites

39. Describe Chinese rockets

40. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

41. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

42. Describe gliders

43. Identify the principles of bird flight

44. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

45. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

BLOCK 2:

 

Objectives

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Chapter 1: Your Financial Plan

 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Examine the value of having a process of planning how to use money

2. Create personal financial SMART goals

3. Analyze how money is received and used

4. Use the decision making process to create a financial plan

5. Identify guidelines to implement a personal financial plan

 

 

BLOCK 4

 

Objectives:

 

Part 1: Quick Write: Practice writing skills on a short essay

 

Part 2: Course overview – students will review textbooks and workbooks

 

Part 3: Discovering Flight – Chapter 1

 

Lesson Objectives:

16. Know how humans tried to fly in ancient times

17. Know key aviation devices created during ancient times

18. Know why machines do not fly the way birds do

 

Samples of Behavior/Main Points:

46. Identify ways humans tried to fly in ancient times

47. Describe Chinese kites

48. Describe Chinese rockets

49. Describe Da Vinci’s parachute and model helicopter

50. Identify Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions

51. Describe gliders

52. Identify the principles of bird flight

53. Explain why machines do not fly the way birds do

54. Discuss why some ancient inventors mimicked bird flight in their attempts to fly

 

 

Friday September 25

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

Monday 14 September 2009

 

 ALL BLOCKS:  Drill and Ceremonies

 

Lesson Objectives: Students will practice the promotion ceremony, complete uniform issue and update ribbons.

 

Wednesday 16 September 2009

 

ALL BLOCKS 1:  Aircraft Recognition Study and Quiz / Review Syllabus for Aerospace Science / Binder Inspection

 

Quick Write: 10 minutes

 

Lesson Objectives:

 

1. Review and update note takers.  Study aircraft recognition slides.

2. Take quiz

3. Review course syllabus

 

Friday September 18

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

Wednesday 9 September

 

Block 1:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Drill and Ceremonies

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

3.  Students will prepare for the upcoming parade and promotion ceremony

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Block 2:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Drill and Ceremonies

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

3.  Students will prepare for the upcoming parade and promotion ceremony

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Block 4:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Drill and Ceremonies

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

3.  Students will prepare for the upcoming parade and promotion ceremony

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Friday September 11

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

Monday 17 August

 

All Blocks: Introduction to JROTC

 

- What is JROTC

- Instructor and Student Introduction

- Importance of Teamwork and Discipline

- Review Class and District Rules

- Complete Enrollment Paperwork

- Learn Basic Reporting Procedures

          - Parade Rest

          - Attention

          - Present Arms

          - Order Arms

 

Tuesday 18 August

 

All Blocks: Introduction to JROTC (Cont)

 

- Review Cadet Guide

- Give out Study Guides

- Distribute PT Uniforms

- Practice Flag Detail (AS 100)

- CIMS Work (AS 300)

 

Wednesday 19 August

 

All Blocks:  Introduction to JROTC (Cont)

- Review Uniform Requirements

- Distribute Uniforms

- Continue CIMS Work

- Conduct Intro Drill

 

Thursday 20 August

 

All Blocks:  Introduction to JROTC (Cont)

 

- Continue Uniform Issue

- Continue CIMS Work

- Drill Practice

- Command Interviews

 

Friday 21 August

 

All Blocks:  Introduction to JROTC (Cont)

 

- Complete Uniform issue

- Complete CIMS Work

- Drill Practice

-  History of JROTC Lesson

 

 

Monday 24 August

 

Block 1:  AS100 Overview / Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Lesson Objectives: 

 

1. Understand Course Requirements

2. Learn Basic PowerPoint functionality

3. Understand Requirements for Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Quick Write: 75 word essay

 

Students will review the AS100 syllabus, textbook, and workbook. 

 

PowerPoint Basics:  All students will learn how to open and save a file, import a picture, make annotations to a slide, and how to add text.  This will enable the students to successfully complete their first library project.

 

Review Aircraft Recognition Project.  Each element will be given 5-6 airplanes to research.  Students will be required to identify the mission, range, speed, crew, and identification characteristics for each aircraft.  Students will then review and be quizzed on their ability to recognize aircraft.

 

Block 2:  AS300 Overview / Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Lesson Objectives: 

 

1. Understand Course Requirements

2. Learn Basic PowerPoint functionality

3. Understand Requirements for Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Quick Write: 75 word essay

 

Students will review the AS100 syllabus, textbook, and workbook. 

 

PowerPoint Basics:  All students will learn how to open and save a file, import a picture, make annotations to a slide, and how to add text.  This will enable the students to successfully complete their first library project.

 

Review Aircraft Recognition Project.  Each element will be given 5-6 airplanes to research.  Students will be required to identify the mission, range, speed, crew, and identification characteristics for each aircraft.  Students will then review and be quizzed on their ability to recognize aircraft.

 

Block 4:  AS100 Overview / Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Lesson Objectives: 

 

1. Understand Course Requirements

2. Learn Basic PowerPoint functionality

3. Understand Requirements for Aircraft Recognition Project

 

Quick Write: 75 word essay

 

Students will review the AS100 syllabus, textbook, and workbook. 

 

PowerPoint Basics:  All students will learn how to open and save a file, import a picture, make annotations to a slide, and how to add text.  This will enable the students to successfully complete their first library project.

 

Review Aircraft Recognition Project.  Each element will be given 5-6 airplanes to research.  Students will be required to identify the mission, range, speed, crew, and identification characteristics for each aircraft.  Students will then review and be quizzed on their ability to recognize aircraft.

 

Wednesday 26 August

 

All Blocks:  All classes will meet in library to research and complete the Aircraft Recognition Project.  Completion requires development of three slides per aircraft. 

 

Friday August 28

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training

 

 

Monday 31 August

 

Block 1:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Study

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

 

Quick Write: 75 words

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Block 2:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Study

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

 

Quick Write: 75 words

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Block 4:  Aircraft Recognition Presentation and Study

 

Lesson Objectives:

1.  Students will brief their results to the class

2.  Students will practice notetaking and listening skills

 

Quick Write: 75 words

 

Students will present their research results to the class.  All students are responsible for information presented by all students.

Aircraft recognition test

 

Wednesday September 2

 

Uniform Inspection: Students will wear their ROTC uniform and get a grade for appearance

Binder Inspection: Students will organize their ROTC binders and receive a grade for the week.

 

Aircraft Recognition Study and Quiz:  Students will review their aircraft recognition slides and prepare for a quiz.

 

Friday September 4

 

Block 1 / Period 1-2:  Physical Training

 

Block 2 / Period 3-4:  Physical Training

 

Block 4 / Period 7-8:  Physical Training