CGMS TECH LAB

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CGMS TECH LAB
Welcome
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Computer Aided Drafting

• Create drawings using a CAD software program
• Explore uses of CAD
• Apply algebraic and geometric math skills to CAD

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Electricity

• Describe electrical systems and their components
• Learn to use an electrical multimeter
• Determine the relationship between electricity
  and magnetism
• Use Ohms law
• Build a rotating motor

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Environment Ecology

• Explore energy systems
• Determine impact of polluted water
• Explore different aspects of recycling
• Plant and grow beans

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Flight Technology

• Learn history and future of rocketry and flight
  systems
• Explore aerodynamics and rocket stability
• Assemble and launch a rocket

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Computer Graphics Animation

• Learn about the design process
• Create computer designed flyer
• Create computer animation
• Create brochure

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Health Fitness

• Learn about 7 major body systems
• Determine weight to height ratio
• Learn about sports injuries and exercise
• Learn about daily fitness
• Perform food experiments

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Information Technology

• Design and produce a document using word
  processing software and spreadsheet
• Prepare a business letter
• Develop a multimedia (powerpoint) presentation
  demonstrating a variety of aspects of movement
  and animation

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Laser Technology

• Identify laser applications for industry and
  communications
• Explore sound transmission, light factors, and
  fiber optics in laser application
• Create a laser light show

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Materials Processing

• Learn characteristics of various types of
  materials
• Explore manufacturing process and technical
  vocabulary
• Design and complete a product using metal rod and
  plastic
• Make a CD case and a golf tee

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Research Development

• Produce a dragster prototype following design and
  development specifications
• Explore the laws of aerodynamics and mass
• Use crush zone engineering in a design to
  create an egg crash vehicle

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Robotics

• Identify characteristics of different types of
  robots
• Use directions to control a robot
• Program the robot to go through a maze

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Structural Engineering

• Test beams and panels to determine strength
• Identify tension, torsion,shear, and compression
  of a structures frame
• Build truss and test it
• Build miniature bridge and test it

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Virtual Architecture

• Become familiar with tools that architects,
  designers, and homeowners use for designing
  structures
• Design your own room
• Using the computer, create an original 3-D living
  space

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Scroll Saw

• This saw has a narrow blade used for cutting
  curved designs.

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Band Saw

• This is a stationary power saw with a continuous
  vertically mounted blade.

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Drill Press

• The drill press is a machine consisting of a
  powered drill on a vertical stand that is brought
  down onto the work with a hand lever.

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Sander

• This is an electric power tool that is used to
  smooth wooden surfaces.

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Plastic Molder

• This machine uses heat and pressure to melt
  plastic for molding purposes.
• Molds that we have are for a golf tee, a screw
  driver handle, and a mega paper clip.

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Scale

• This triple beam balance measures weight
  accurately