Transcript Orchard Valley Middle School

Orchard Valley
Middle School
Frank Libbi
Instructor
8th gradeDesign, Construction and
Materials Technology
What is
Technology Education?
Is the study and application of knowledge,
creativity and resources to solve
problems and extend human potential.
What do we do in
Technology
Education class?
We work together in
teams to solve problems
in the areas of…
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation
Communication
And…
Biotechnology
Grading Procedure
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Projects – 85%
Tests/Quizzes/Journals – 15%
Projects
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PowerPoint Presentation- “Research
Scavenger Hunt”
Following Directions- “Tic-Tac-Toe”
Made from Scratch- “Making a Household
Product”
What’s Cooking- “Solar Hot Dog Cooker”
CO2 Dragster- “Building a dragster”
Test/Quizzes
Safety Test- Hand Tools and Machines
 Measurement Test- Inches and Metric
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Journals
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Cover Page
Paragraph Summary about the information
discussed.
Handout
3 Sketches – “Brainstorming Ideas”
Final Drawing – Top, Side, 3-D, Measurements
Conclusion about what they learned
Student Evaluation Handout
Daily Log- from the 1st day to the last day, tell
me what you did.
Product Evaluation Sheet
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Match to Drawing
Satisfy the Design Requirements
Fit
Sanding
Nails
Construction Quality/Overall Appearance
Student Evaluation
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Quality of Work
Quantity of Work
Organization and Planning
Interest in Work
Ability to Learn
Initiative
Dependability
Relations with Others
Communication Skills
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Overall Performance
Tic-Tac-Toe
DVD Holder
Eagles Plaque
Dog Toy Box
Coat Hanger
Wooden Toy Duck
Table
Science Tables- Before
Science Table- After
Picnic Table
Picnic Table
Name Plaque
Display Case
Picture Frames
Jewelry Box
Bird House
Ukulele
Rocking Horse
Holiday Decorations
Rocking Chair
Table
Wooden Bench
Shelving Unit
Blanket Holder
Solar Hot Dog Cooker
Thank You!