Exploring Technology

Grade 6

Course Description:

 This course is designed to establish student awareness of the "core technologies" through participation in project-based learning. Students will develop a depth of understanding for mechanical systemss and transportation technologies. They will use a variety of hand and power tools as they apply academic skills to design, construct, test, revise, and evaluate the performance of a model transportaion system. In addition, individual and team projects related to mechaninical systems will be completed in the lab environment. Computers, peripheral devices, and software applications such as Micosoft Office will be used for preparing technical documents and power point presentations.