Design Technology Proposal
Transcript of Design Technology Proposal
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