Technological Systems

Grade 8

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare students to identify and explain the "core technologies" at work in a typical technology systems.  Students will particiapate in project-based learning to develop a depth of understanding for information/communication technology.  Students will recognize the connections that exist between academic subjects and tchnology as they explore the capabilities f computer systems.  In addition, individual and team projects related to communication technologies will be completed in a lab environment.  These experiences will result in student production of a variety if "take-home" items.  Computers, peripheral devices, and software applications such as Microsoft Office will be used for preparing technical documents and power point presentations.