HMS 8th Grade Industrial Technology Syllabus
Instructor: Wade Jameson
Phone: (817) 847-5143
Email:
A list of Classroom Rules and Procedures can be found on my district web page:
Concepts of Engineering and Technology
Grading: 60% - Major - Includes major Lab Grades and Project Grades
40% - Minor – Includes Vocabulary, Project Progress, and Daily Grades
Curriculum: Students will learn basic principles associated with engineering concepts. Classroom topics will include the following areas of exploration:
Introduction to engineering history and principles
Career Investigation relating to engineering fields
Power Point presentation - shoe project
Mechanical advantage through simple machines i.e. gears, levers, and pulleys
Gear ratios and pulley systems (designing and building functioning robots)
Introduction to 3D computer design
Design and build aerodynamic dragster cars followed by dragster races
3-view engineering drawings
Research applications in Biotechnology
Measurement practice
Activities and training using architectural scales
Floor plan drawing to scale
Floor plan drawing using CAD (computer aided drafting)
Homeless shelter project (design and build)
Semester 1 and 2 – Basic Woodworking
(This form must be returned with a parent signature)
Throughout the year, we will complete several hands-on projects that will be created in the woodshop. The students will be expected to work with drills, saws, lathes, and various other woodworking tools. Although appropriate instruction in the safe operation of these tools and equipment is provided, and close supervision is maintained at all times; there is always inherent risk involved with the use of power tools due to the nature of the experience, the age of the students, and the learning environment. This form serves as a Permission / Parent Consent Form for purposes of your son or daughter being permitted to work in the Woodshop. If you feel that your son/daughter should not be allowed access to such equipment, please contact me ASAP so we can discuss the situation and consider other alternatives. In addition, please contact me regarding any health problems that may have a bearing on your child’s participation in this class.
Please Sign Consent on the Back of this Form
I have read the attached communication and I understand the type of program that my son/daughter is enrolled in and I encourage my son/daughter to participate fully in this Industrial Technology Program.
Student Name: ______Student Signature: ______
Parent Name: ______Parent Signature: ______
Wade Jameson
Industrial Technology Instructor