Technology 7 Course Outline

Introduction to Technology

1.                 Safe laboratory behavior

2.                 History of Technology

3.                 Team building/ communications

Technological Resources

1.  Biotechnology, tree identification and display

2.  Hand tool identification and use

3. Power tool identification and use

4.  Measuring

5.  Three-view and isometric drawings of objects

6.  Fasteners

Technological Systems

1.     Simple machines

2.     Problem solving

3.     Rube Goldberg machine

4.     Hydraulic project

5.     House design

6.     Air-powered cars

Grading:

Your grade will be determined using the following values:  participation (x 4), projects (x 3), quizzes (x 2), folder (x 1), clean up (x 1)