Westhampton Beach Middle SchoolTechnology 7
Mr. Lein
Welcome to 7th Grade Technology!
Course Overview
This class offers a hands-on approach into the exploration of today’s technological systems. It will teach the application of problem solving and critical thinking through individual and group activities, projects, and discussions. A large part of this course involves general woodworking. You will become familiar with the proper use of many tools and machines as well as order of operation and techniques within the trade.
Topics to be covered in the course include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Safety• Transportation Systems
• Measurement• Manufacturing Systems
• Communication Systems• Construction Systems
• Engineering• Energy Systems
Required Materials
∙ A SEPARATE section in your binder
∙ Loose-leaf notebook paper
∙ A pencil everyday
Grading Policy
Your final average will be calculated on a total point system. You will be able to receive the maximum number of points listed for each assignment. In the end, your total number of earned points will be added up and divided by the total number of possible points which will give you your quarter average. At any time throughout the semester, you can calculate your grade by using the same procedure. Overall, projects will account for approximately 60% of your grade, tests and quizzes 30%, and class work and participation 10%.
Late Work
All late work will receive an automatic 10% off. For each additional day the assignment is late, another 5% per day will be deducted. For example, 2 days = 15% off, 3 days = 20% off, etc.
Extra Help
Mr. Lein will be available after school every Monday through Thursday until 2:40, except when meetings are scheduled. If you plan on staying after school, be sure to inform the teacher during your normal class period.
Extra Credit
Each time you bring in an article from a current newspaper or magazine covering a topic we are learning about or have learned in this class, you will receive 2 points. You may earn a maximum of 2 points per day. You must find an article, read it on your own time, and then present a brief summary to the class. The article will then be handed in to Mr. Lein with your name on it. Each article can be presented only once, so this is a first come, first served basis.