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Technology Education 7&8
Mr. DeMarco ext. 1136
Technology Education is a 1 year - 1 unit - 40 week course That will be divided into 20 weeks at the 8th grade level and 20 weeks at the 7th grade level. This year "STEM" (Science,Technology,Engineering and Math) will be introduced in a newly revamped middle school curriculum that will not only lead our students into the High school Technology STEM classes but into the future. Students at John F. Kennedy middle school will learn to express themselves through their creativity while using the brainstorming and the problem solving method while tying in Science, Engineering and Math in all of the activities they do.
Class Supply List
Needed everyday for class
1 Yellow 3 tab Portfolio with pockets
1 - 12' ruler 1/16"
2 Pencils
2 Pens
Eraser
20 sheets of paper fastened in portfoilo
1 large plastic freezer bag
JFKMS Agendamate
Course Focus
Engineering
Pop bottle rockets
Wind vehicle
Airplanes
Measurement
Reading a ruler
Mechanical Drawing
Alphabet of Lines
Reading a drawing
CADD
Production of working 3D drawings
Wood projects (2)
Intro -characteristics of wood
Lab/tool, use and safety
Manufacturing & Production systems
STEM curriculum will be adapting and growing to meet today"s modern & future challenges while meeting educational standards both in New York State and Nationally.
A focus on interpersonal, communication and career skills will be incorporated with all class assignments. Students will be introduce to the High School Technology Education classes as part of our growing STEM Curriculum.
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