Syllabus
Industrial Tech 8
Room #126
Instructor: Mr. Page
Contacts: tpage@rlfedu.org
218-253-2163 ext. 126
Eighth grade Industrial Tech is a hands-on class. This course focuses on an intro to Renewable Energy as well as a continuation of Engineering. The first semester will be focused on Renewable Energy which is a computer based program that includes a variety of hands on projects. The second semester will be engineering projects that the students must create a project with materials that are given to them. There will be very little homework in this class, so the students are expected to use their time wisely and always stay busy while in class.
Renewable Energy Topics:
- Power Generation
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Hydropower
- Biomass
- Geothermal Power
- Nuclear Power
- Fuel Cells
- Efficiency of Power Generation
- The Grid
Engineering Projects:
- Gumball Machine
- Coin Separator
- Ping Pong Tower
- Toothpick Bridge
Late Work:
Late work will be accepted ONE day after the due date with a possibility of half the points. Any work turned in after, will receive a zero for that assignment. Due dates will be told in class and written on the board.
Absent From Class:
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to get your missed work. You will have 2 days to complete and turn in your homework. To complete this you may have to come in before or after school due to assignments being on the computer.
Grading Scale:
A 100-94 C 79-77
A- 93-92 C- 76-74
B+ 91-89 D+ 73-72
B 88-86 D 71-70
B- 85-83 D- 69-68
C+ 82-80 F 67-0
3 pts possible per day for daily participation
Materials for Class
- Notebook/paper
- Writing Utensil
- Proper Clothing (if we go in the shop)
Class Rules
1) Always show respect.
2) When in doubt, always ask questions!
3) Use time wisely!
4) Attempt a question or problem before asking a question.
5) Be on time!
6) Come to class with all needed material.
7) NO CELL PHONES!!
8) Students will obey all district and school rules.
Contents above are subject to change.