Welcome to Introductory Technology

INTRODUCTORY TECHNOLOGY I
7th and 8th Grade
 
In this course for seventh and eighth grade boys and girls, students study technology through self-contained computer modules, cooperative activities and traditional instruction. This hands-on student guided learning includes fourteen module workstations, Flight, CAD Drafting, Audio Broadcasting, Digital Video, Engineering Bridges, Physics, Electricity, Digital Manufacturing, Computer Graphics Animation,
Creative Solutions, Energy Power Mechanics, Engines, CADD, and Robotics.
 
Other modules of instruction include: Production in woodworking, Shop and Power Machine Safety, Bridge Construction and Stress Test, Co2 car design construction, and gumball design.
 
In addition to the various software titles used in the computer modules, students may be instructed in Microsoft Office. Several assignments are given in basic computer application software, such as, Word processing, Database, Spreadsheet, and Microsoft Paint.

Drafting units include: Basic measurement, using scales, Pictorial drawings, One-view drawings, three-view drawings, non-isometric pictorial drawings, wood production working drawings, freehand sketching and instructional cartoon enlarging using proportional squares method. The CAD programs are used to design floor plans and are used extensively. 3D-Home Architect program. (CAD).
 

INTRODUCTORY TECHNOLOGY II
8th Grade, Prerequisite: Intro. Tech I
 
In this course, second year students continue their study of technology as they gain knowledge and skills of processes and techniques. They investigate, apply, design, produce and access innovative projects.
 
With the focus on computer based projects they will develop CADD plans and construction ranging from rocket cars, hydro rocketry, two engine Co2 dragsters, land rocket cars, commercial construction, engineering towers, maze drops, transportation, space and related technology.