Foundations of Technology

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Foundations of Technology

• Hands-on Instruction in the areas of

• Aerospace

• Engineering

• CAD Computer-aided Drafting

• Research and Design

• Desktop Publishing/Photoshop

• Problem Solving

• Digital Video Production

Cindy Storey
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Aerospace

• Basic Airplane and Rocket Structures

• Principles of Flight and Aerodynamics
• Physics of Rockets
• History of Flight and Aviation
• Careers in Aerospace

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Engineering

• Early Bridge Designs
• Types of Bridges
• Attributes of Design
• Construction Technologies
• Problem Solving

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Computer Aided Drafting

• Designing a Logo

• Illustrations
• Editing Images
• Personal Web Page
• Scanning Artwork

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Research and Design

• Principles of Aerodynamics
• Transportation Technologies
• Technology in History
• Sketch and draw a Dragster
• Design, Build, and Test Your Model Dragster

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Desktop Publishing

• Types of Publications
• History of Publishing
• Information Technologies
• Typography, Text, and Specifications
• Page Layout, Grid Setup, Import Graphics

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Problem Solving

• Brainteasers
• Improve Concentration
• Solve Challenges
• Spatial Skills
• Visualization Skills

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Digital Video Production

• Technology in History

• Cultural and Economic Effects
• Uses of Video in Technology
• Design and Produce Video
• Learn Audio and Video Equipment

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Foundations of Technology
Come join us for lots of fun involving modern
technology
at
Merrol Hyde Magnet School