Hey, everybody. I'm not here anymore. Please take good care of Mr. Rufty as takes over the Tech Lab.
Parents are always welcome in the lab - especially during our end-of-quarter wrap up days when we launch our rockets, test our bridges and race our dragsters. Just stop by the office for a pass if you want to join us.
General Information The Tech Lab is home to Erwin’s Tech Systems class, which is an optional Exploratory class. A student might be scheduled into Tech Systems for one quarter each year. During that time they work in four of the lab’s modules. (More on the modules below.)
The lab consists of seventeen workstations, which we call modules. Each module covers an area of technology. Students work in a module for seven days, usually with a partner. The modules and a brief description of each are listed below - with the new modules featured first. Ask your child to give you a more detailed explanation of his or her modules!
Engines
Students are introduced to the history, theory, and applications of engines. They learn shop and equipment safety, basic operating principles, parts and tools. The hands-on activity is to tear down a four-stroke go-cart engine.
Biotechnology
Students explore the past, present, and future of biotechnology. Through hands-on activities, computer simulations, and laboratory experiments, they investigate the structure of the DNA molecule and learn how it can be changed through genetic engineering, including recombinant DNA, gene splicing, and transgenic biotechnology. They consider a few of the implications of applying biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, and other fields.
CADD
Students use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to explore the fundamentals of drafting. They use CAD software to create multi-view drawings of a geometric solid. Students also use CAD software to design a house, furnish it, decorate it and take a virtual tour of it.
CNC Manufacturing
Students explore the manufacturing process and important inventions that have advanced these various processes. They learn the relationship of CAD software to manufacturing and use CAD to design projects that are later engraved using the CNC machine.
Computer Technology
Students explore the basic components of a computer and perform routine maintenance on a computer system. They also explore the use of a Windows operating system and add, remove, and test various computer components.
Environmental Issues
Students explore several environmental concerns. Using multimedia and hands-on activities and experiments, they investigate paper recycling, the greenhouse effect, the changes resulting from acid rain, and several other environmental problems.
Rocket Science
Students learn about the scientific principles of flight, propulsion, and aerodynamics. Newton’s laws of motion are introduced and explained in practical terms. Students construct a water-fueled rocket.
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Energy, Power and Mechanics Students gain a basic understanding of energy sources, the principles of power technology, and the concept of mechanical advantage and machines. Students learn about solar energy, wind energy, levers, gears and sprockets, and fluid mechanics.
Computer Graphics and Animation Students learn how the use of computers can enhance the products created by professional artists and animators. Students will use the computer to produce several projects: a short animation, a virtual world, a face morphing movie, and a variety of advertisements.
Electricity Students work with batteries, light bulbs, wires and a motor to build series and parallel circuits. They use a digital multi-meter to measure resistance, amperage and voltage. They learn about insulators, conductors, magnets and generators.
Engineering - Bridges Students design and build a fourteen-inch bridge using balsa wood strips. Their goal is to build the most efficient bridge: the lightest bridge that holds the heaviest load without collapsing.
Creative Solutions Students learn problem solving by building and using simple Lego machines to solve a challenging puzzle.
Robotics Students learn the history of robots and modern uses for robots. They learn how to operate, program and use robots in different environments.
Research and Design Students design and build a dragster out of a wood block. They learn how to shape and finish the block to increase its aerodynamics and decrease its weight.
Electronics Students use a breadboard to learn about the function of various electronic components. Then they solder together an electronic circuit on a printed circuit board.
Flight Students learn how the shape of an airfoil generates lift. They use that knowledge to build and test a model wing. They learn the principles of flying an airplane and use that knowledge to operate two flight simulators.
Audio Broadcasting Students use our model radio station to record a fifteen minute radio broadcast that includes music, news, weather, sports and commercials.
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