General Documents and Resources
Wooden Candy Dispenser
- Create 3D parts/components in Autodesk Inventor
- Create a 3D assembly of the candy dispenser in Autodesk Inventor
- Learn how to access and save to student “H Drive”
- Safely and properly use the band saw
- Safely and properly use the drill press
- Safely and properly use the router
- Understand how to properly sand and what the grit # represents
- Clean up the shop at the end of each period
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxf30t28Yi4vpxrVRdO7aKA
Disc Sander Demonstration and Safety Guidelines
Candy Dispenser Checklist and Grading Rubric
Sheet Metal Notepad Holder
- Safely and properly use the shear to cut the sheet metal
- Safely and properly use the brake to bend sheet metal
- Safely and properly use the scratch awl to mark the metal
- Safely and properly use the drill press and vise to drill holes in the metal
- Safely and properly use the hack saw to cut the band iron and square tubing
- Safely and properly use the propane torch to solder the pencil holder
- Use files and steel wool to remove sharp edges/burs and to clean metal prior to painting
Sheet Metal Notepad Holder Checklist and Rubric
Sheet Metal Notepad Holder Tool,machine and material ID notes sheet
Model Rockets
- Describe and demonstrate proper safety procedures when launching a rocket.
- Identify each part of a rocket and describe its function.
- Construct a model rocket from scratch following teacher demonstrations.
- Describe how a model rocket works from launch through acceleration, coasting, apogee and landing.
- Describe how fins provide aerodynamic stability to the flying rocket.
- Construct and demonstrate the use of an altitude measuring device.
- Describe rocket recovery systems and determine which type is best for the rocket being constructed.
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures based on the Model Rocketry Safety Code when launching a rocket.
- Describe Newton’s three Laws of Motion and how they relate to model rocketry.
Model Rocket Directions and Grading Rubric
Module 4 Rocket Reading Packet
Module 4 Rocket Review Questions
Rocket Calculations Force and Acceleration
Aircraft Reading Comprehension With Questions
Standard Ruler Measurement
- Accurately measure to 1/16” using standard measurement procedures.
- Reduce fractions when appropriate.
- Create a “Super Inch” that can be used as a visual for those students who may struggle with ruler measurement.
- Measure artifacts that are labeled and placed around the technology classroom.
- Convert from inches to feet and inches
Artifact Measurement Answer Sheet
Inches to Feet and Inches 8 Problems
Inches to Feet and Inches 10 Problems
Student Activity Packet – Reading a Ruler
Measuring Fractions of an Inch Packet
10 Everyday Reasons Why Measurement is Important in Your Life
Internet Safety/ Bullying
By viewing a series of videos that simulate real-life situations that involve online predators, appropriate vs. inappropriate texting, safe and proper chat room etiquette and more, students should be able to better:
- Understand the potential consequences of chatting and/or meeting someone in person who you may have “met” online.
- Understand what bullying is (vs. conflict) and the potential consequences of bullying others.
- Understand what is safe and appropriate texting and consequences that can come about if not using cell phones for their intended purposes.
Parent Letter for Internet Safety and Bullying Videos
To This Day Project Video Questions
Unit 3 – CO2 Dragster
- Investigate aerodynamics and how it will impact your CO2 dragster design
- Calculate speed, distance and time using various formulas
- Design a wooden dragster following all design specifications on graph paper; include a side and top view
- Create a wooden dragster in the wood shop using the band saw, drill press and jig saws following all safety procedures
- Clean up tasks at the end of each period
CO2 Dragster Design & Construction Tips
CO2 Dragster Specifications Sheet
Speed Distance and Time Packet
Speed Distance and Time Triangle