January 2013 - for Fall Semester

Design Tech ProposalMiddle School

Power & Machines

Robotics

Programming

Design & Build

Electronics

Primary Topics of Study

Overall PlanRequired Courses, Electives

& Co-Curricular Options

Units of StudyGrade Six

One Semester or Full Year?

Power & MachinesStudy of Simple Machines

plus Sources of Power

RoboticsLego NXT system

Emphasis on Design & Control

ProgrammingEmphasis on structure and routines

to control systems

Design & BuildUse of CAD program, different materials,

tools, and construction

ElectronicsBasic circuit design, understanding of

electronic components & soldering

Electives & ActivitiesContinuation of program in other grades

through courses & clubs

Overall PlanRequired Courses, Electives

& Co-Curricular Options

Resources

Teaching Simple Machines

Sketchup for Kids

More Sketchup

Engineering (ASME) - Gears & many other topics

Gears, Pneumatics & Robotics

Materials, Books, Videos & more (Pitsco)

Resources

Raspberry Pi info