Übercrawl

Category: gcp04

  • Thanks Joe!

    Thanks Joe!

    Yesterday, President Biden signed an Executive Order, that includes a commitment to developing a net-zero emissions building portfolio by 2045, including a 50 percent emissions reduction by 2032 for all federal buildings, including the General Services Administration. Think about our discussion of thermal conductivity last class, and all of the green jobs that will be created, thanks to Joe.

    where i want to write

    We talked about “hobbit houses” last class, and that’s where, when I rebel against being a wage slave, returning to my “there and back again” Welsh homeland, I dream of writing my three volume magnum opus on worker education, technology in the classroom, and data-driven assessments. Hobbit homes are even more livable in a COVID environment.

    Today, I’ll take any questions you may have about the homework, grades, etc. The final won’t take more than an hour for most of you.

    Finally, I wish each and every one happy holidays. In that spirit, I’d appreciate any reflections, advice, takeaways you have for this class. It’s optional, you don’t need to include your name, but any gifts to keep the ubercrawl afloat next year will be greatly appreciated. If you’re so inclined, please leave a reply in the comment box below.

  • today

    We will start with deciding whether to include units on the homework and final. Then, some green math. Wrapping up with percentages.

  • Blueprint Calculations

    Blueprint calculations are examples of what Real Trades Math questions are: a list of step to answer a simple question, with a simple answer. But following the steps requires proficiency with several math skills, in this case:

    • Decimal/Fraction conversions
    • Mastering scales
    • Geometry of Perimeters and Areas
    • Converting Material Quantities to Cash Values

    We will also investigate Unit Conversions, Metric and American, as time permits.

  • Adrift on the Sargasso Sea

    To access your midterm, click on …

    MIDTERM

    Page 1 — +/- Feet & Inches (8 points)
    Page 2 — Missing Sides (6 points)
    Page 3 — Ruler Measurements (8 points)
    Page 4 — More/Less Than (8 points)
    Page 5 — Nails & Screws (8 points)
    Page 6 — Carbon Footprints (8 points)

    All reference materials are to the right.

    Please Note! There are two blue Send buttons on the Midterm page. The first button is for the first two pages of the exam, the second button is for the remaining 4 pages. You must click both buttons!

    I will monitor ask me if you have any questions about the midterm.

  • Tacking towards lodestar

    Nail Penetration

    @sunset, i retire to my cabin, wonder what went well, and not, that day. resting in my hammock, i consider my best tack forward at daybreak: push the homework deadline forward. My bones creek with the ubercrawl’s.

    my last orders were not entirely executed. Nail Penetration and Screw Holes are still out there. it was Friday, we were all tired (at least your projected Zoom rectangles on my dark wall were), i made a judgment call on the fly: instead of taking breaks in the shanties, i gave not 1, but 2 breaks in the main hull. so we’re still behind the course i plotted last week.

    My biggest takeaway from the last class was the unwillingness of some of our crew to submit anything less than a perfect product. The trades is more about managing your time, than producing perfection. There will always be a crew following you to do your touchups.

    Second was the affirmation that it looks easy when i dance my ditties, but when you have to do it yourself, you best been taking good notes.

    Finally, everyone on the ubercrawl, right now, surely must know what a Kwik/z is: instant feedback. If not, click here. Today’s Kwik/z will be on Nail Penetration and Screw Bits.

    TAKE GOOD NOTES!
    DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!

    Here’s what we’re doing today:

    It is likely we will run short today. If so, I will begin Green Math, but it will NOT be on the midterm.

  • Into the shanties!

    lot of crossfire today

    Last class, I spoke too much. Today, three times over, I will give you an instruction, you will crew up, enter the shanties, and produce a product, in a timely fashion. We will cover three topics today, so the only time for breaks today will be in the shanties, when your crewmates can cover you.

    Here are today’s topics:

    burning wood
    boiler carbon footprints