1. Presentation Of Learning Cur’el Foster Spring – June 4, 2012 Panel A – Ms. Lodhy, Ms. Sy, Mr. Perez

2. Introduction Good morning, my name is Cur’el Foster and I attend Da Vinci Science High School. I am currently in the 9 th grade and a part of the graduating class of 2015. While attending Da Vinci I have learned more about myself, my work habits, and life in the real world.

3. Essential Skills English 9 : Essential Skill #07: I can craft a well-written thesis that makes a claim and list main points. Spanish 1: Essential Skill #04: Communication(speaking): I can use proper subject and verb agreement (orally). Project Lead The Way: Introduction Into Engineering: The design process

4. English Essential Skill #5: I can craft a well- written thesis that makes a claim and list main points. What is a thesis statement? Where does it go?

6. Spanish Buenos días, mi nobre es Cur’el Foster y voy a Da Vinci Science High School. Yo soy en el noveno grado y en el clase de veinte – quince. Me va a Da Vinci me dio la oportunidad de aprender acerca de mí.

7. Spanish Essential Skill #4: Communication (speaking): I can use proper subject and verb agreement (orally). Examples: “Ir a” Tú vas a como queso. Nosotros vamos a escuchar la música. “Tener que” Tú tienes limpiar. Ella tiene que hacer la tarea.

10. PLTW: IED Step One: Define a Problem Example- Cube Project: Da Vinci Furniture manufacturing throws away tons of thousands of scrap ¾ hardwood cubes. The material is expensive and the scrap represents a sizeable loss of profit. Pg. 10

11. PLTW: IED Step Two: Brainstorm Take time to write down ideas and draw a pre-sketch of what you want your product to look like. Quantity not quality Pg. 29

14. PLTW: IED Step Three: Research and Generate Ideas Pg.24

15. PLTW: IED Step Number Four: Identify Criteria and Specify Constraints Must not attach to the desk May not have a footprint that exceeds 6” depth x 12” width x 10” height Must include a recessed area, a bent plastic part and have a bas ¾” thick Must have minimum of five different parts once assembled Must hold a minimum of six items

16. PLTW: IED Step Number Five: Select an Approach Pg. 24

17. PLTW: IED Step Number Six: Develop a Design Proposal

19. PLTW: IED Step Number Seven: Make a Prototype

20. Reflection Strength: accountability Weakness: collaboration Development of Da Vinci Habits of Mind: doing all work to the best of my ability and turning it in on time Growth: being more respectful, not procrastinating, and problem solving on my own.

21. Reflection I’m ready to move onto the 10 th grade because… I want to make new mistakes and learn from them Learn more and take my knowledge to the next level Learn more about myself Continue being successful

22. Thank You for listening to my presentation. Do you have any questions?