Exploring Technology 7
Exploring Technology is a mandatory rotation course that offers the student an opportunity to explore technology through a variety of hands on, experience based activities. Students will be exposed to a variety of technology systems in a modular setting. There are 10 areas of instruction. Aerodynamics, Alternative energy, Graphics and Animation, Computer Aided Design, Electronic Communication, Computer Aided Publishing, Construction Technology, Robotics and Automation, measuring, and Weather monitoring.
Grading: District Grade Scale
9 week course
Grade 7
Robotics 7
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of what robots are and how they operate. Students will learn basic principles of programming, and robotics operation. Students will use the Engineering Design process to begin learning how to design robotic systems with a purpose or function in mind. They will utilize the NXT Robots they gained an understanding of and build complex robot codes using software programming.
Grading: District Grade Scale
Semester - Every other day, all year
Grade 7
Production Systems 8 Students will be involved in design and layout of various products. Different types of materials will be used in processing these products. Many skills and techniques will be developed in the use and operation of various types of tools and equipment. Production systems will give students an opportunity to explore the technological design model and how it applies to manufacturing and production. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn the basic operation of hand tools and power tools to complete projects using multiple material processes.
Grading: District Grade Scale
9 week course
Grade 8
Robotics 8
In this course, students will take their knowledge of robotics to a deeper level. They will advance their programming and automation skills. Students will use computers and specialized software to program machines to perform specific functions. They will program CNC machines while defining their operations to create basic parts. They will also learn basic automation skills for simple robotic functions.
Grading: District Grade Scale
Semester- Every other day, all year
Grade 8