welcome to geometry & construction whs

Welcome to Geometry & Construction WHS

• Randi Greenspan, Math• Damon Zeller, CTE

5 years in the making

Idea to combine Geometry and Construction

• Training in Loveland CO. (Contextual Learning, Inc.)

• Hands on learning for ALL students

• Learning academic concepts in real applications

How the class looks:

• 180 minutes every other day (2 block periods)

• Usually 90 minutes of math and 90 minutes of construction

• Current enrollment 29 students in grades 9-11

Goals

• Improve understanding of Geometry by applying theory in construction applications

• Increase enrollment and diversity in CTE

• AND YES, better test scores!!!

Emphasis of Course

•Employability Skills

•Mathematical Skills

•Construction Skills

Employability Skills

•Team Work

•Punctuality

• Staying on task

•Clean up

GeometryMeasurement

3-4-5 Triangle (Pythagorean Theorem)

Surface Area and Volume

Trigonometry with Transits

Decimal conversions to feet and inches

Angle relationships

What’s Next?• Continue to increase 9th grade enrollment

• More integration of concepts and skills

• Authentic assessment

• A house?

Community InvolvementThanks!

• Weed Building Supply• Volf Construction• Black Butte Towing• COS SB70 grant • WHS CTE Advisory Panel• Faculty and staff of SUHD• And many other community

members