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6th and 8th Grade Technology Education
Grade 8 Technology Education
Unit 4 Automation and Robotics
This unit brings together many of the concepts learned in prior units to show how automated computer-controlled machines work. Students will study the components of an automated system: mechanical systems, sensors, control systems and programming methods. Students will assemble these components together to make their own computer controlled machine.
Course Requirements
Review Measurement (Inches)
Technical Drawing (Multi-view and Isometric)
Computer Modeling (Mechanical Arm)
Vacuum-Forming Project
Fischertechnik Project
Framed articles - newspaper, magazine, web (extra credit)
Required Materials
2 Drawing Pencils with erasers (.5mm mechanical or Ticonderoga 3H Pencil)
Two Pocket Folder
10 - 15 Sheets of Notebook Paper
Assignment Notebook
Free Reading Book