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6th and 8th Grade Technology Education
Grade 6 Technology Education
Unit 1 Design and Modeling
This unit begins with the definition and history of technology, the types of resources used in technology and the positive and negative impacts technology has on society. Students are introduced to the process of designing a product. Students will learn to make freehand sketches and engineering drawings. Computer Aided Design (CAD) software will be used to create 3 dimensional solid models. Students will learn to safely use hand tools and power tools to build a working model of their designs.
Course Requirements
Introduction to Technology (Test)
Sketching (Multi-view and 3 Dimensional)
Measurement (Inches)
Computer Modeling (Autodesk Inventor)
Woodworking Project (pyramid game)
Design a Poster related to Technology (extra credit)
Required Materials
2 Drawing Pencils with erasers (.5mm mechanical or Ticonderoga 3H Pencil)
Two Pocket Folder or a 2" 3-ring Binder
10 - 15 Sheets of Notebook Paper
Assignment Notebook
Free Reading Book