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Sixth Grade: Unit #1 Design and Modeling:
This unit uses solid modeling to introduce students to the design process. Utilizing this design approach, students understand how solid modeling has influenced their lives. Students also learn sketching techniques, and use descriptive geometry as a component of design, measurement, and computer modeling. Using design briefs or abstracts, students create models and documentation to solve problems.
Sixth Grade: Unit #2 Magic of Electrons:
Through hands-on-projects, students explore the science of electricity, the movement of atoms, circuit design, and sensing devices. Students acquire knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and explore the impact of electricity on our lives.
Seventh Grade: Unit #1 Automation and Robotics:
Students trace the history and development of automation and robotics. They learn about structures, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students acquire knowledge and skills in engineering problem solving and explore requirements for careers in engineering.
Seventh Grade: Unit #2 Science of Technology:
This unit traces how science has affected technology throughout history. Students learn about the mechanics of motion, the conversion of energy, and the use of science to improve communication.
Eight Grade: Exploring Technology (elective)
This activity-based course allows students to further explore the technologies that they may encounter in everyday life. In the transportation segment, students will design and construct a variety of vehicles, which may include rockets, boats, cars, and airplanes. Various propulsion systems will be explored as design and problem solving skills are emphasized. In the construction segment, students will design and construct a bridge or a tower. Using the problem solving skills learned early in the year the students will then test and evaluate their designs. In the robotics segment the students will have the opportunity to program and test a robot using the LegoMindstorm™robotic system.
