Ace 11: What is solar energy?

Using the ACE format answer the question.

A. Answer question
C. Cite a source (reliable online source)
E. Expand with your thought, idea, opinion, connection to the topic

Example.
Solar energy is...... According to wikipedia.com, solar energy "statement phrase quote that supports answer." In GTT class we design a solar energy oven that could have potential to melt the marshmallow.

ACE Grading Rubric

ACE 4: 5 ways to (respectfully) disagree

In engineering one of the most important things is being able to work with others. You will be working in partners and/or groups in various problem solving scenarios and perhaps you or your partner(s) may disagree on how to solve the problem but you must solve it without disrespecting each other.

Read the article "5 ways to (respectfully) disagree" on the website http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/tips_disagree.html#cat20128 (tambien en espanol)

Using ACE format and complete sentences answer the following question: Brielfy describe a sitution in which you didn't agree with someone and how you dealt with resolving the conflict in a respectul way?

Example:
In a situation I disagree with a person on ...
According to the article, 5 ways to (respectfully) disagree "using the I statement to communicate" how you feel or think of the situation helps present your case as to why you disagree in calm and respectful matter.
I believe that an effort to calmly handle disagreements is the best method, but we are humans and may lose a marbles sometimes and we just have to learn to go back and come to a compromise in which all involve can be happy.

ACE 3: Internet Safety

Read the following online article, "Internet Safety safe surfing tips for teens" found @ http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html

Question: What are 3 things you do to protect yourself when surfing the internet?

Post answer on the blog , Use the ACE format and complete sentences to answer the question. Put your initials_s#_pd# at the top of your post to recieve credit.

Example:
Three things I do to protect myself when surfing the internet are:
According to the online article, "INternet Safety Safe Surfing Tips for Teens", some tips for safety are
I believe ....
Due Friday, September 30th, 2011, 11:59 pm

Espanol

Lee el articulo "Seguridad e INternet: Consejos para navegar con seguridad" en la pagina
http://kidshealth.org/teen/en_espanol/seguridad/internet_safety_esp.html

Pregunta: ?Que son3 cosas que as tu para protegerte cuando usas el internet?
Pon tu respuesta en este blog, usa ACE y completa horaciones para responder a la pregunta; Pon tus iniciales_s#_PD# para recivir credito.

Ejemplo:
Tres cosas que utilizo para protegerme cuando usando el Internet es...
De acuerdo al articulo, "Seguridad e INternet: "Consejos para navegar con seguridad" dice ....
Yo creo que ...

Entrega Viernes, 29 de Septiember, 11:59 pm

Welcome to LMS GTT ACE Blogger!

You will be getting weekly article to read with a question to answer using ACE format with complete sentences.

Answer question
Cite article read to support your answer to the question
Expand with your thought, ideas, connection to the article read and your answer.

ACE 2: Engineering Ground Zero

Engineering Ground Zero
Designing and building One World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Aired September 7, 2011 on PBS

Instructions: Watch video (see link below); post comment in ace format with your INITIALS_S#_P# at the top of the comment. Don't forget you must enter code and select annoymous before publishing the comment. You should a message saying it has been saved and pending approval.

Watch video @
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/engineering-ground-zero.html


Question: Define the problem with a few constraints or requirements engineer Childs encountered when designing Tower 1. (Hint: the answer is early in the video).

Answer
Cite
Expand

Example:
The problem engineer Childs encountered when designing Tower 1 were:
According to the Engineering Ground Zero video, Mr. Childs stated the challenges he encountered were: “
In my opinion, I believe