Welcome to Applying Technology

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Welcome toApplying Technology
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What will we be doing this nine weeks?

• We will be exploring many different subjects
  related to technology.
• We will be doing hands on projects
• We will be working with computers and other
  Hi-Tech Equipment
• We will learn how technology affects our lives
• We will hopefully have fun learning new things

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We will use MODULES to help us learn about
technology

• A module consists of a computer, software, and
  hands on equipment.
• You will work on a module for seven sessions, and
  then you will rotate to a new one.
• Seven module sessions are called one ROTATION
• You will usually have a partner to work with.
• The books in your module are called the MODULE
  LIBRARY
• There are worksheets in the trays to go with each
  module

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List of Modules

• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Robots
• CNC Manufacturing
• Computer Aided Design
• Electricity
• Creative Solutions
• CNC Lathe
• Engineering Bridges

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List of Modules (continued)

• Rocketry and Space (6.00)
• Flight Technology
• Tools and Machines (6.00)

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Some Information

• You will be able to complete FOUR modules this
  nine weeks
• You will get to pick your top two choices of
  modules
• You do not get to choose your partner

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Our Schedule

• Orientation 3 Days
• Four Module Rotations 28 days
• Break out sessions 8 days
• End of 9 weeks, testing bridges, flying rockets
  etc. 3 days

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Things to Remember

• Get to class on time
• No talking between modules
• You can talk to your partner quietly while
  working on modules
• Cooperate with your partner, work together, do
  your share
• Attendance is part of your grade, strive to be in
  school every day
• Use your class time wisely, stay on task
• Remain seated during class, no wandering around

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More things to remember

• Treat all equipment with respect
• No swearing or vulgar language
• In this class you are responsible for your own
  learning

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Module Procedures

• Take inventory at the beginning of class
• Use headphones, be careful with the cords
• Try to figure out the problems yourself. If you
  cant figure it out, then you ask the teacher
• Dont adjust the keyboard trays
• Clean up at the end of class
• Follow safety rules when working with tools

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GRADING

• A Excellent 92-100
• B Good 83-91
• C Fair 74-82
• D Poor 67-73
• F Failing 0-66

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What you need for this class

• A folder with loose leaf paper
• (20 sheets)
• Bring a pencil every day (pencil bag)
• Calculator
• Project fee
• Rockets 6.00
• Tools and Machines 6.00
• A GOOD ATTITUDE

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What do I do If I miss class

• Make up the time that you missed
• WHEN?
• After School is the best time
• Other options Home Base, Study Hall, Before
  School
• You have until the end of the next rotation to
  make up your work
• If you plan on being gone make up your work
  before you leave

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TSA

• TSA stands for the Technology Student Association
• TSA is a club that meets after school
• We do fun technical projects
• If you do well here you can go to the state TSA
  competition in the spring
• Listen for announcement for when TSA is starting

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Ninth Grade Electives

• Technology Systems- co2 cars, lights and lasers,
  engineering towers, practical skills, energy and
  mechanical systems, electronics, build a table or
  clock, use the lathe to make a pen and pencil set
  or make a game call, laser engraver, forensic
  science, plastics and polymers, lights and
  lasers, gps geocaching
• Lots of other fun break out sessions

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Ninth Grade Electives

• Invention and Innovation
• Computer aided design, 3D design and modeling,
  engineering drawing, model building, photography,
  design and print t-shirts, mouse pads etc, glass
  design and etching, radio broadcasting, cnc
  milling machine, build sumo robots