Industrial Technology 8

Course Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the many areas of Industrial Technology.  They will have the opportunity to explore the many options that will be available for them to choose from in high school.  They will also develop their math, reading, communication and team work skills.  Finally, students will work on advancing their problem solving skills.  

Content Standards:   

1. Develop social skills through participating in cooperative learning activities.
2. Apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations.
3. Demonstrate a variety of hands-on exploratory experiences relative to technology and living.
4. Display independence and responsibility through participation in module experiences.

Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria:

1.  Bellwork                                                                                                          100 points
2.  Tests and Quizzes                                                                                            250 points
3.  Classwork                                                                                                        400 points
4.  Participation                                                                                                    250 points 

Grade Scale: 
A = 93 – 100%
B = 85 – 92%
C = 78 – 84%
D = 70 – 77%
F  = 69% or less

Industrial Technology 8

Course Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the many areas of Industrial Technology.  They will have the opportunity to explore the many options that will be available for them to choose from in high school.  They will also develop their math, reading, communication and team work skills.  Finally, students will work on advancing their problem solving skills.  

Content Standards:   

1. Develop social skills through participating in cooperative learning activities.
2. Apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations.
3. Demonstrate a variety of hands-on exploratory experiences relative to technology and living.
4. Display independence and responsibility through participation in module experiences.

Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria:

1.  Bellwork                                                                                                          100 points
2.  Tests and Quizzes                                                                                            250 points
3.  Classwork                                                                                                        400 points
4.  Participation                                                                                                    250 points 

Grade Scale: 
A = 93 – 100%
B = 85 – 92%
C = 78 – 84%
D = 70 – 77%
F  = 69% or less

Tentative Course Calendar 8^th Grade

Course Length- 1 Semester 

August:  Class orientation, course syllabus review, content standards review, student expectations, and an introduction to computer modules. 

September: Careers Module, Hot Air Balloon Module

October: Architecture and Model Building 

November: Transportation and CO2 Dragster Design

December: City Planning Module, 6 Steps to Success Module 

January: Class orientation, course syllabus review, content standards review, student expectations, and an introduction to computer modules.

February: Careers Module, Hot Air Balloon Module 

March: Architecture and Model Building

April: Transportation and CO2 Dragster Design

May: City Planning Module, 6 Steps to Success Module

Tentative Course Calendar 8^th Grade

Course Length- 1 Semester 

August:  Class orientation, course syllabus review, content standards review, student expectations, and an introduction to computer modules. 

September: Careers Module, Hot Air Balloon Module

October: Architecture and Model Building 

November: Transportation and CO2 Dragster Design

December: City Planning Module, 6 Steps to Success Module 

January: Class orientation, course syllabus review, content standards review, student expectations, and an introduction to computer modules.

February: Careers Module, Hot Air Balloon Module 

March: Architecture and Model Building

April: Transportation and CO2 Dragster Design

May: City Planning Module, 6 Steps to Success Module