About Applied Tech Lab

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TECHNOLOGY LAB: (Mr. Duke and Mr. Maguire – Rm. D1) 6th grade students will be in the Technology Lab for 6 weeks and the 7^th and 8^th grade students for 12 weeks. After an orientation to working in the curriculum modules and class room expectations the 6^th grade students will rotate through 2 different modules: Introduction to Technology & Space and Rocketry. In 7^th grade, students will rotate through 4 different modules: Aerodynamics, Animation, Desktop Publishing, Meteorology & Forecasting. In 8^th grade, students will rotate through 4 different modules: CAD-Computer Aided Design, Digital Photography, Digital Video Editing, and Engineering & Stress Analysis. Students work with a partner at each module for 7-10 days, following an instruction manual, videos, experiments, and activities. They are encouraged to work together in the module with their partner to complete the assignments, but are graded separately, based on participation, research questions, and Post-Tests for each module. Students perform research on the computer. The research involves questions and quizzes accompanied by worksheets, and hands-on module projects. Students are encouraged and expected to research their questions, and not guess. Students accomplish this through using various resources including computer curriculum, internet, textbooks, videos, and instruction binders. When students use the resources provided, they will score well on their research grade and be prepared for the Post-Test. While it is required that the students complete the module projects, the project results are not calculated into the letter grade. On the last day of the module, students will take a Post-Test covering the material in the module. Students will then continue on to their next module with a different partner after 7 days.

LINK to: Applied Tech Lab Curriculum Page

LINK to: Competencies and Standards

LINK to: Essential Questions

LINK to: UBD Enduring Understandings

Contact us at: Mr. Duke- bduke@barrington220.org, or Mr. Maguire- tmaguire@barrington220.org.