7th+Grade

//**Course Description 7th Grade:**//

Students will be continuing to add a wider variety of technology systems in an integrated, experience-based instructional program designed to prepare them to become knowledgeable about technology – its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization and social and cultural significance. This process is embodied through the application of math and science concepts in specific, in-depth technology systems. Students discover, create, solve problems and construct by using a variety of resources, machines, materials, processes, and computer systems. Once a module is completed in sixth grade students may not go back and repeat the same module in seventh. The modules students have the option of completing include Aerospace, Engineering Structures, Graphic Design, Construction/CAD, Alternate Energy, Power and Energy, Communication, Desktop Publishing, Mechanisms, Aerodynamic Principles, and Environmental Management. (See below for descriptions of each module) Students begin each module with a pretest followed by an overview of their module. They complete hands on problem solving, career exploration and finish with a post test. The grade for a module comes from an individual packet, projects, print outs, online journal questions and a post test. Students are challenged to learn and apply the technological skills and knowledge they receive via an interactive multimedia delivery system.

//**Objectives:**// //**Topics Covered**//: //**Required Materials:**//
 * For each student to explore a wide variety of technology systems while preparing to become knowledgeable about technology - its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization and social and cultural significance
 * To provide “hands-on” experiences through activities, projects and demonstrations.
 * Module 1 (10 Days)
 * Module 2 (10 Days)
 * Module 3 (109 Days)
 * Pencil or Pen – EVERYDAY!
 * All other materials will be supplied including:
 * Class Notebook, Worksheets, Project Materials (Mouse Pads with transfer paper, Bridge Materials, Airplane Materials, Glue, Tape, etc.)