8th Grade - Robotics is underway

 To all student who currently have Mr. Falcon for Eng/Tech:

The students have been begun building robots to complete the first driving challenges: 

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Parallel Parking

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Once completed the students will investigate how different gear ratios can be integrated into their designs. 

And as always robotics is fun......and if you don't believe us, the video below will show you how entertaining learning can be. 

7th Grade - The Design Process project has Started

  To 7th Grade

Learning about the Design Process project has begun. Students will research, design, build and test a Balsa wood tower. To see just one of the many ideas, check out this video. 

Good Luck to all designers.

6th Grade - Learning how to measure in Inches and full Scale Drawings have begun.

 

Students have begun learning how to use a ruler and being able to accurately determine a distance down to 1/16" accuracy. After finishing their practice packets the student will be taking the measuring test. After the test the students will start in on Full Scale drawings. Timer permitting 1/2" and 1/4" scale drawings will be attempted.