Welcome to 7th Grade Technology

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Welcome to 7th Grade Technology

• Mr. Swanson
• Mr. Rivellino
• Mr. Conti

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Course Description

• Intro to elements and concepts of tech.
• Provide students a taste of what the high school
  tech program has to offer
• Design Process
• Problem Solving Skills ? Real world problems
• Individual and group work

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Project Lead the Way

• Non-profit organization
• Pre-engineering program
• Higher level thinking
• Prepare students for post high school experiences

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Road to Success

• Interested in learning
• Active participant in class
• Risk Taker
• Dont be afraid to ask for help

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Safety

• My 1 priority
• All students will be
• instructed before use
• Safety glasses must
• be worn at all times
• Safety quiz given day
• after tool lesson

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EvaluationProjects and Participation

• Self evaluation, peer evaluation, based on
  rubrics
• Drawing/Designs
• Hand sketches, Inventor drawings, Photoshop
• Tests/Exams
• Given at the end of a unit

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Course Outline

• Technical Drawing 5 weeks
• Measuring, sketching, CAD drawing
• Manufacturing 6-7 weeks
• Problem solving, tool usage, marketing
• Transportation 6-7 weeks
• - Aerodynamics, friction, physics/math

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Manufacturing
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Transportation