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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATION - 7TH & 8TH GRADE
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATION - 7TH & 8TH GRADE![]()
CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTIGATION - 7TH & 8TH GRADE
This is a middle school level course that allows students to investigate careers and innovative technologies used in high-demand employment sectors. Students will spend time utilizing these exciting modules to complete projects and work-based learning activities that incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts. Each module includes the use of equipment such as 3D Printer, CNC machinery, video camera, etc. Students will also learn related software such as CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) CAM (Computer Aided Machining) and Solidworks, to name a few. This course will assist students in planning for College and Career pathways throughout high school and college.
Modules Offered (this list may change without notice):
- Biotechnology & Genetics
- CNC Mill
- Computer Animation
- Digital Audio Production
- Digital Photography
- Digital Video Production
- Engineering Structures
- Flight Transportation
- Graphic Design
- Mastercam
- Programming Basics
- Solidworks
- VEX IQ Robotics
- Totally Trebuchet
ROBOTICS - 7TH & 8TH GRADE
ROBOTICS - 7TH & 8TH GRADE![]()
ROBOTICS - 7TH & 8TH GRADE
This is a year-long class that covers the following topics:
- Introduction to robotics and the engineering design process
- Robotics with Lego Mindstorms
- Introduction to Circuit Playground Express
- 3D CAD and 3D printing
- Building robots with Crickit
Touch typing skill is not required but highly recommended. Students taking this class must be very comfortable working with a computer.
MS. LU
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6TH GRADE ELECTIVE WHEEL CLASS
Basic Computer Skills and Technology Exploration
1 quarter.
- Basic computer skills – touch typing, Excel spreadsheet data entry, PowerPoint presentation.
- Basic internet research skills.
- Career technology research.
- Basic image manipulation skills.
- Introduction to basic computer science and programming concepts.