Course Descriptions
Exploring Technology and Engineering I - Grade 6
Exploring Technology and Engineering offers the student an opportunity to explore technology through a variety of hands-on, performance-based activities. During the course, students gain a basic understanding of the broad nature of technology and its impact throughout history on society and the environment. Technological systems including biotechnology, communication, construction, energy & power, manufacturing, and transportation are introduced. Students use several resources as they investigate, design, manufacture, and construct various products and prototypes, which may include hydroponic herb gardens, computer-aided designed badges, model bridges, wind turbines, plastic injection molded & vacuum formed screwdrivers, and model rockets. Teachers employ mini-lessons to demonstrate and model the safe and appropriate use of various tools, materials, and processes, while others activities challenge and engage individuals or teams in investigation, problem solving, invention, and innovation.
Exploring Technology and Engineering II - Grade 7
This course expands the 6th grade course and provides more in-depth instruction, assessment, and skill-building. The course is divided into two components with a different teacher presenting each component. The one component provides an introduction to the technological design process, technical drawing/CAD, measurement, marine transportation technologies, and basic electricity/electronics. The second component includes flight technology, the technological design process, R & D prototyping, and materials processing basics. Each component involves the student investigating areas of technology through study, experimentation, and developing practical projects.
Exploring Technology and Engineering III - Grade 8
This course builds upon what was learned in the 7th grade course. The course is divided into two components with a different teacher teaching each component. The first component covers Computer-Aided Design, graphic communication, and printing processes. The second component includes metal working basics, digital photography, and an introduction to videography. Each component involves the student investigating parts of technology through study, experimentation, and developing practical projects.
Exploring Technology and Engineering offers the student an opportunity to explore technology through a variety of hands-on, performance-based activities. During the course, students gain a basic understanding of the broad nature of technology and its impact throughout history on society and the environment. Technological systems including biotechnology, communication, construction, energy & power, manufacturing, and transportation are introduced. Students use several resources as they investigate, design, manufacture, and construct various products and prototypes, which may include hydroponic herb gardens, computer-aided designed badges, model bridges, wind turbines, plastic injection molded & vacuum formed screwdrivers, and model rockets. Teachers employ mini-lessons to demonstrate and model the safe and appropriate use of various tools, materials, and processes, while others activities challenge and engage individuals or teams in investigation, problem solving, invention, and innovation.
Exploring Technology and Engineering II - Grade 7
This course expands the 6th grade course and provides more in-depth instruction, assessment, and skill-building. The course is divided into two components with a different teacher presenting each component. The one component provides an introduction to the technological design process, technical drawing/CAD, measurement, marine transportation technologies, and basic electricity/electronics. The second component includes flight technology, the technological design process, R & D prototyping, and materials processing basics. Each component involves the student investigating areas of technology through study, experimentation, and developing practical projects.
Exploring Technology and Engineering III - Grade 8
This course builds upon what was learned in the 7th grade course. The course is divided into two components with a different teacher teaching each component. The first component covers Computer-Aided Design, graphic communication, and printing processes. The second component includes metal working basics, digital photography, and an introduction to videography. Each component involves the student investigating parts of technology through study, experimentation, and developing practical projects.