Q1W1
August 12 – 16 Q1W1
Monday
Objectives: Get to know the teacher, become oriented to the space, understand policies and procedures, demonstrate prior knowledge of course topics, if applicable
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.8:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.6:
Guiding Questions: Who am I? What are we learning here? How do we maintain a safe environment? How is each person’s safety the responsibility of everyone in the workshop? What relevant experience do you have?
Activities:
Greet students, take attendance, place in seating chart (5-10 min)
Introduce course topics and purpose “Intro PPT” (15 min)
Review classroom rules and procedures, (5-10 min)
IH Expectations PPT (<5min)
Index Card Tower activity (10 min) Using 4 index cards ONLY (no tape) construct the tallest free-standing tower you can
Tuesday
Objectives: Comprehend concepts of measurement and scale, understand how to use/treat/read a tape measure, demonstrate ability to measure physical objects with accuracy
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.8:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.6:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Guiding Questions: What does it mean to work in scale? How does a tape measure work? Why is precision important? Why is the tape measure considered a tool? How does the need for precision vary across projects and industry?
Activities:
Brief introduction to the importance of accurate measurement (5 min)
Intro Tape Measure – demo use and handling (don’t over extend, don’t snap back, don’t crease)
Finding Length, Width, Height (or Depth) – measuring on straight lines at 90 degree angles
Show fraction breakdown of an inch on white board, explain “loose hook” on tape (10 min)
Video on reading a tape measure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgg5RPE8Uxg (5 min)
Supplemental Video on working with fractions on tape measure (10 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4GoNhTQJhs
“Measurement Lab” Handout (you may work with a partner) (15 min)
Wednesday
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, use appropriate notation for measurements
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Guiding Questions: Why and when is precision important?”
Activities: Continue Measurement Lab
Thursday
Objectives: understand different views in drafting (plan, elevation, section, perspective), demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, examine relationship between scales, understand how to transfer measurements between scales, apply knowledge of measurement and scale to create an accurate scaled drawing
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Guiding Questions: How can I represent different 2D views of a 3D object? How do I determine what scale to use? How do I use the scale ruler to both interpret and create scaled drawings?
Activities: VIEWS WORKSHEET
Introduce scale rulers (15 minutes)
Table Drafting Exercise: Fully measure class work table and then draft out in scale. Use 1” scale
Teacher circulates to assist
Friday (Assembly Friday morning)
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, examine relationship between scales, understand how to transfer measurements between scales, apply knowledge of measurement and scale to create an accurate scaled drawing
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Guiding Questions: How can I represent different materials in a floor plan? How do I determine what scale to use? How do I use the scale ruler to both interpret and create scaled drawings?
Activities:
Introduce scale rulers (15 minutes)
Table Drafting Assignment: Fully measure class work table and then draft out in scale. Include plan view, front elevation, and side elevation. Use 1” = 1'- 0" scale
Teacher circulates to assist
Q1W2 August 19 - 23
Monday
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, examine relationship between scales, understand how to transfer measurements between scales, apply knowledge of measurement and scale to create an accurate scaled drawing
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Activities: work on Table Drafting Assignment
Tuesday
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, examine relationship between scales, understand how to transfer measurements between scales, apply knowledge of measurement and scale to create an accurate scaled drawing
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Activities: work on Table Drafting Assignment
Wednesday
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with reading a tape measure, examine relationship between scales, understand how to transfer measurements between scales, apply knowledge of measurement and scale to create an accurate scaled drawing
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Activities: FINISH Table Drafting Assignment, finish measurement lab and VIEWS packet
Thursday
Objectives: explore the extremes of scale, determine best scales for visualizing different types of information, analyze visual scale relationships
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Questions: What does a million look like? How small is an atom? How big is the galaxy? How can comparative scales help us comprehend things that otherwise escape us?
Activities:
Discussion on the value of scale comparisons to help us understand extremes
Video: Powers of 10 for scale comparisons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0
1996 remake of Powers of 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44cv416bKP4
Size 1m jellybeans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ojgmfMps5k
How much is $1m cash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoOJggESR8o
Cosmic Calendar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln8UwPd1z20
Friday
Objectives: identify data sets to visualize, determine appropriate scale, create a scale visualization
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1: TH.68.C.2.1:
Questions: Why is this the best scale to use? Do you need any reference points? Is the image’s purpose clear?
Activities:
Begin work on Scale Visualization project: in small groups, make rough drafts of your visualization, get reviews from peers focusing on clarity of message and aesthetic appeal *peer review guiding questions on screen
Q1W3 August 26 - 30
Monday
Objectives: identify data sets to visualize, determine appropriate scale, create a scale visualization
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1: TH.68.C.2.1:
Questions: Why is this the best scale to use? Do you need any reference points? Is the image’s purpose clear?
Activities: Return graded draftings, review scores
Continue work on Scale Visualization project
Tuesday
Objectives: identify data sets to visualize, determine appropriate scale, create a scale visualization
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1: TH.68.C.2.1:
Questions: Why is this the best scale to use? Do you need any reference points? Is the image’s purpose clear?
Activities:
FINISH work on Scale Visualization project - DUE AT END OF CLASS
Wednesday
Objectives: understand theater terminology, identify stage types, use stage directions
Benchmarks: TH.68.O.3.1:, TH.68.C.3.1:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:
Activities: Theater Tour - instructor guided tour of the Ivy Hawn Theater facility
Thursday
Objectives: understand theater terminology, identify stage types, use stage directions,
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.8:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.6:, TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.O.3.1:
Activities: Powerpoint presentation on stage types and theater terminology (take notes)
Friday
Objectives: understand theater terminology, identify stage types, use stage directions,
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.8:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.6:, TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.O.3.1:
Activities: FINISH AND REVIEW Powerpoint presentation on stage types and theater terminology (take notes)
Q1W4 Sept 3 - 6
Monday (NO school - Labor Day)
Tuesday
Objectives: Draft original designs for a theater building; verbally explain and defend artistic and technical choices; collaborate on developing a specific design; demonstrate proficiency with drafting in scale; understand and incorporate theater anatomy vocab terms
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.H.1.5:, TH.68.H.2.5:, TH.68.O.1.2:, TH.68.O.1.3:, TH.68.S.2.1:, TH.68.C.2.1:, TH.68.C.2.3:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Questions: What is an ideal layout for various stage types? How do space constraints influence your design choices? Which parts of the theater are dependent on other structural features?
Activities: Review terms, examine examples of plan and section view draftings of theater buildings, begin table-team project: "Design Your Own Theater"
•As a table-team, choose a stage type and a scale, then design and draft your theater. Assume a big enough budget for whatever you want
•Name the theater
•Draft 2 views (plan and section) in scale
•Label all parts (stage, house, lobby, booth, grand drape, legs, grid, greenroom, dressing rooms, backstage areas, apron, pit, wings, cyclorama, follow spots)
Wednesday
Activities: work on "Design Your Own Theater" group project
Thursday
Activities: FINISH work on "Design Your Own Theater" group project and present to class
Friday
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.6:, TH.68.O.3.1:
Activities: Review game (kahoot) on theater terms
Q1W5 Sept 9 - 13
Monday
Objectives: examine individual progress in class, make remediation plans, review scale ruler use, analyze how sound propagates
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1: TH.68.C.2.1:
Questions: What's my grade? Am I happy with it? Why is my score what it is? What common errors might I encounter while working with a scale ruler? What is sound? How does it move? How do we receive it?
Activities: return graded papers, review grading rubrics, review scale ruler quiz (and prep for retakes), INTRO sound design unit with guitar demo
Tuesday (FAST TEST DAY)
Activities: make-up work time, individual tutoring on scale ruler as needed, video
Wednesday
Objectives: remediate summative grade (scale ruler quiz retakes)
Benchmarks: MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.2.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Activities: optional retake of Scale Ruler quiz, "Listening Log" handout
Thursday (FAST TEST DAY)
Activities: make-up work time, individual assistance as needed, video
Friday
Objectives: consider the non-theatrical uses of sound and audio technology, examine the role of audio information in the natural world
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.O.3.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:
Activities: video: Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough
Q1W6 Sept 16 – 20 (sound design)
Monday
Objectives: understand basic physical principles of sound, incorporate acoustics terminology into descriptions of designed sound
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.2.5:, TH.68.H.2.6:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.O.3.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:
Questions: What is sound? How does it move? How are sound waves affected by different media?
Activities: “Acoustics” ppt – review terminology. String and spoon demo by table.
Tuesday
Objectives: Understand terms associated with sound design, analyze soundscapes for information about setting and mood
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.H.1.5:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.O.1.3:, ELA.K12.EE.3.1:
Questions: What is sound design? How does sound communicate setting? What elements must a sound designer consider?
Activities: “Intro to Sound Design” powerpoint, ambient sound observation, alarm tone comparisons
Wednesday
Objectives: Understand terms associated with sound design, analyze soundscapes for information about setting and mood
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.H.1.5:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.O.1.3:, ELA.K12.EE.3.1:
Questions: How do different tones communicate different alarms? What is the relationship between pitch and emotion? Between sound texture and emotion?
Activities: Finish “Intro to Sound Design” ppt; Spotlight on Foley effects (view “Digital Theater+” video tutorials for creating common foley effects)
Thursday
Objectives: Understand terms associated with sound design, analyze soundscapes for information about setting and mood; compare and contrast tones to interpret meaning; practice active listening to become aware of the fainter sounds surrounding us all the time
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.H.1.5:, TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.O.1.3:, ELA.K12.EE.3.1:
Questions: How do different tones communicate different alarms? What is the relationship between pitch and emotion? Between sound texture and emotion?
Activities: Soundscape examples and discussion; Alarm Tones examples and discussion, Active Listening Lab worksheet
Friday: (9am ASSEMBLY)
Objectives: create a unique Sound Design, develop a Radio Play, brainstorm practical foley effects
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.F.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.3:, TH.68.O.3.3:, TH.68.S.1.3:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.3.1:, ELA.K12.EE.4.1:, ELA.K12.EE.5.1:
Questions: What sounds are needed? How can they be created? How does can a theme be represented with both music and dialogue?
Activities: Introduce group project: “Radio Play”, choose teams and begin developing story.
Work in teams to develop and rehearse a Radio Play according the requirements specified in the rubric. Fill in “Info Sheet” on back of rubric.
Q1W7 Sept 23 – 27 (Thursday Picture Day)
Monday thru Friday ***NO SCHOOL THURSDAY - HURRICANE***
Activities: Work in teams to develop and rehearse a Radio Play according the requirements specified in the rubric. Fill in “Info Sheet” on back of rubric.
Q1W8 Sept 30 – Oct 4
Monday
Activities: Work in teams to develop and rehearse a Radio Play according the requirements specified in the rubric. Fill in “Info Sheet” on back of rubric.
Tuesday
Objectives: work as a team to present pre-rehearsed material
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.F.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.3:, TH.68.O.3.3:, TH.68.S.1.3:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.3.1:, ELA.K12.EE.4.1:, ELA.K12.EE.5.1:
Questions: What does the soundscape indicate about location? Are the foley effects easy to identify? How do the sound effects enhance the story? Does the palette of sounds stick together stylistically or thematically? How does underscoring influence the dialogue?
Activities: Perform Radio Plays
Wednesday
Objectives: work as a team to present pre-rehearsed material
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.F.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.3:, TH.68.O.3.3:, TH.68.S.1.3:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.3.1:, ELA.K12.EE.4.1:, ELA.K12.EE.5.1:
Questions: What does the soundscape indicate about location? Are the foley effects easy to identify? How do the sound effects enhance the story? Does the palette of sounds stick together stylistically or thematically? How does underscoring influence the dialogue?
Activities: Perform Radio Plays, write answers to Reflection Q's
Thursday
Objectives: compare modern and historical production values, identify sound techniques used in an audio-only production, evaluate the efficacy of different musical selections and sound effects in advancing a story
Benchmarks: TH.68.C.1.3:, TH.68.C.3.1:, TH.68.F.3.1:, TH.68.H.1.5:, TH.68.H.2.5:, TH.68.H.2.6:, TH.68.O.1.3:
Questions: Which non-voice sounds seem to be dominant in the Radio Play? How does music enhance the mood of the story? Are there auditory features that indicate the time period?
Activities: Listen to the classic radio play “Three Skeleton Key”
Friday
Objectives: review course content, enrich understanding of main course concepts, demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary terms
Activities: Kahoot Review Game (with prizes!) in preparation for next week’s tests
Q1W9 Oct 7 – 11 (reg release Wednesday) LAST WEEK OF QUARTER
Monday
Objectives: get caught up!
Activities: Remediation, make-up work, and study day
Tuesday
Objectives: demonstrate knowledge of course terms and concepts
Activities: Tests on Sound Design terms and Theater Anatomy (stage types and terms)
Wednesday
Objectives: Understand all workshop safety rules and procedures, become familiar with terms and best practices for clamping and non-motorized cutting tools (back saw with miter box, coping saw, razor knife)
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.5:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.4.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.6.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:, ELA.K12.EE.4.1:
Questions: How do accidents happen? How can we reasonably prevent accidents? What is appropriate shop attire? How does the tool buddy system work? Who is responsible for safety? What are examples of what you should and should not do as a tool buddy? What are the clean up procedures and when do we do them?
Activities: Review Workshop safety procedures. Introduce and demonstrate tools. Clamps and vice; Hand saws (backsaw with miter box, coping saw), shop vac. Review clean-up procedures.
Thursday
Continue from previous day
Friday
Objectives: demonstrate proficiency with shop safety and tool use procedures in both written and practical exams
Benchmarks: TH.68.H.3.1:, TH.68.H.3.5:, MA.K12.MTR.1.1:, MA.K12.MTR.4.1:, MA.K12.MTR.5.1:, MA.K12.MTR.6.1:, MA.K12.MTR.7.1:, ELA.K12.EE.4.1:
Activities: In rotations: paper safety exam, practical exam with Mr. K on tool use
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