Grade 8 Technology - Learning By Doing!

  • Units of Study:                                               Projects

     

    Unit 1    CAD                                                 Inventor 3D Assembly

    Unit 2   Robotics & Automation                Lego NXT                  

    Unit 3   Mechanics of Motion                     CO2 Dragster

    Unit 4  Energy & the Environment          Solar Car & Wind Power Generator

                                                                                        Energyville

     

    Within these units are a series of laboratory-based activities.  These activities allow the student to experience a logical study of concepts related to hands on problem solving activities, which relate to everyday life.  Within our 20 week class students will learn the skills that are the foundation of our Technology program in Rush Henrietta.  You will also gain a better understanding of what choices are provided in our high school programs.

    Each unit of study has three measures of evaluation

    1. Vocabulary, Research & Quiz
    2. Design Packet
    3. Project

    Evaluation criteria

     Structured quizzes (Castle Learning) and rubrics are included within each unit of study.  Ultimately, it is our hope that your son / daughter will learn these major concepts.

       

        *Critical Thinking Skills

        *Develop Deductive/ Inductive Reasoning Abilities

        *Develop Problem Solving Skills

        *Access, Generate, Process and Transfer Information Skills


    Please email me with at ddesimone@rhnet.org if you have any questions or concerns


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