1. 8th Grade Course Syllabus

2. Class Expectations Each Student Will: –Take responsibility for their actions –Arrive to class & be seated in assigned seat before the bell –Follow all classroom rules –Come to class prepared with a PENCIL, a 1inch binder with paper, & class handouts –Complete all activities, projects, and take notes to the best of their ability

3. More Expectations –Help ensure the lab and classroom are clean –Come in for extra help when needed –Act in an appropriate manner at all times –Report any damage of classroom property or any injury to the teacher immediately

4. Review of 7th Grade Coursework What is Technology? Why study Technology? History of Technology Resources of Technology Measurement/Design skills/ Drafting

5. Design Process 7 Step Process Practical design problem Design for manufacturing

6. Automotive Transportation Basic function of internal combustion engines CO2 dragster –Designing –Building Boyles law Aerodynamics Traction Fluid & Surface friction Drag

7. Simple Machines Review simple machines Who is Rube Goldberg? Designing & Building a Rube Goldberg machine

8. Alternative Energy A look into solar energy A look into wind energy Alternative fuels & transportation Designing & building Maglev vehicle

9. Grading Projects = 35% Tests/Quizzes = 35% Class participation/ Clean-up = 15% Homework/ Notebook = 15%