Sketching Hints
Here are some tips that you may find helpful while you complete your sketching worksheets. The first thing you need to remember is the USE A PENCIL. You have to use a pencil so that you can erase parts of your sketching as you work.
Writing Reflections
These are questions I’m using with my students to have them reflect on their experiences in Applied Tech. 6th Grade Robots Now that you have made a robot in class, how would you define a robot? What parts and or abilities do robots need? Why do you think it might be important to learn about [...]
8th Grade Overview
The 8th grade Applied Technology class concentrates on transportation technology. The main project for the students is the Dragster. In this project, the students design and build their own race car and compete for best time in a race at the end of the unit. Before we can start the Dragster Unit, the 8th graders [...]
Dragster Database Update v1.1
I have just updated my Dragster Database to enable students to find their data and create their line graphs a little faster. I have enabled a last name sort, so kids can find their own stats, and I don’t have to dig out the official sheet for half a dozen kids. I have also transposed [...]
Automotive Career Discussion
In this assignment you will find an automotive career on a job listing website. I have collected some links to job resources on the Internet for you to use. See the links at the bottom of this page? (Hint: When you search use the term “Automotive” or “Automobile”) When you locate and learn about different [...]
