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Wickenburg, Arizona, United States
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I have 45 years teaching experience in a junior high, middle school, and high school teaching Metalwork, Woodwork, Mechanics, Drafting, Technology Education, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. I have also taught at the university level in the College of Education teaching in the area of teacher preparation for Engineering and Technology Education.
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Preview of Pop Bottle Rocket

Pop Bottle Rocket

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In this challenge, students will design and build a pop bottle rocket that will launch a raw egg in a crash-proof container into space and return the egg unbroken to earth. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on rocket science and on designing a pop bottle rocket. I also included Powerpoint lessons on how to make a fin template, make a fin locator, and how to glue the fins to the bottle. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, an
Preview of Bridge Engineering Lesson

Bridge Engineering Lesson

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In this challenge, you will design and build a model bridge with the highest strength to weight ratio. Students will read this PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on bridge engineering science and on designing a model bridge. I also included a Powerpoint lesson on how to draw a full size drawing of a model bridge. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided in Word format fre
Preview of Parachute Lessons

Parachute Lessons

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In this challenge, students will design and build a parachute. The parachute will transport a raw egg in a small sandwich bag without padding to the ground unbroken from a height determined by your instructor. If you prefer, students will design and build a parachute that will be launched into space on a pop bottle rocket and return a raw egg in a crash-proof container to earth unbroken. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on parachute science and on designing and build
Preview of Wood Shop Safety Test with Answer Key

Wood Shop Safety Test with Answer Key

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This is a fill in the blank safety test with the answer key. The test covers general safety, drill press, band saw, disk, drum, and belt sander, jointer, planer, radial arms saw, miter saw and router. Safety worksheets for each machine are also available. Brian Rutherford
Preview of Pop Bottle Rocket Instructions, Worksheets, Tests and Rubrics

Pop Bottle Rocket Instructions, Worksheets, Tests and Rubrics

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In this challenge, students will design and build a pop bottle rocket that will launch a raw egg in a crash-proof container into space and return the egg unbroken to earth. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided in Word format. I have included everything you need for this fun problem solving activity. The PowerPoint Lesson is available for $6:00. You may not require this lesson to complete this project. Students will read the
Preview of Bridge Engineering

Bridge Engineering

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Bridge Engineering In this challenge, you will design and build a model bridge with the highest strength to weight ratio. Students will read the PowerPoint lesson and answer questions on bridge engineering science and on designing a model bridge. I also included Powerpoint lessons on how to draw a full size drawing of a model bridge. You can modify or edit the lesson to meet your needs. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided i
Preview of Parachute Instructions

Parachute Instructions

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In this challenge, students will design and build a parachute. The parachute will transport a raw egg in a small sandwich bag without padding to the ground unbroken from a height determined by your instructor. If you prefer, students will design and build a parachute that will be launched into space on a pop bottle rocket and return a raw egg in a crash-proof container to earth unbroken. All the worksheets, tests, answer keys, grading rubrics, and suggestions for teaching this unit are provided
Preview of Student Teacher Survey

Student Teacher Survey

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I used these surveys in general education and a shop class. I designed the survey to ask important questions of students and parents that I could provide evidence to show I was performing at a high level in my classroom. When a parent or student gave a low score, I could provide evidence to show that they may mistaken if needed. It only happened once and my principal agreed with my evidence.
Preview of Citizenship Rubrics, Syllabus, and Quiz Presentation

Citizenship Rubrics, Syllabus, and Quiz Presentation

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This is the presentation to go with the other documents with similar name. I used it to start the year and explain expectations, citizenship, course outline, grading etc,. You can edit it to suit your situation.
Preview of Citizenship Rubrics, Syllabus, and Quizzes

Citizenship Rubrics, Syllabus, and Quizzes

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This includes sample citizenship rubrics, sample syllabus, and quizzes for start of school year. The presentation that supports these files is a sperate file. Word file is editable so you can customize it for your use.
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About the store

Experience

I have 45 years teaching experience in a junior high, middle school, and high school teaching Metalwork, Woodwork, Mechanics, Drafting, Technology Education, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics. I have also taught at the university level in the College of Education teaching in the area of teacher preparation for Engineering and Technology Education.

Teaching style

Explicit instruction Hands on problem solving

Awards & shining teacher moments

Top Graduate Student Award, International Technology Education Association Teacher Excellence Award, International Technology Education Association

My own education history

Ph.D., Utah State University (Curriculum and Instruction)

Additional biographical information

Authored several books and journal articles