Grade 8 ADST Mosaic

Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies Sampler

All grade 8 students will take a combination of the following courses in one semester.

mETALWORK 8

This project-based course provides an introduction to metalworking tools and processes in a safe environment. Students will learn about the safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, and machines and have an opportunity to develop their individual skills by designing and building projects.

WOODWORK 8

In Woodworking, students will learn how to, design, draft, and safely use specified hand and machine tools. Through demonstrations, theory, and hands-on experience, students learn to fabricate a variety of products. Students explore a variety of cutting, shaping and joining techniques in the production of (but not limited to) wooden toys, such as boats, airplanes and gumball machines. As well as practical woodworking skills, students practice transferable lifeskills such as problem solving, work ethic, perseverance, hand-eye coordination,attention to detail and quality and following verbal instruction and demonstration.

ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 8

An introduction to electronic theory and practice. Students will work in an electronics lab learning about electronic components, basic circuits, introductory robotics, programmable microcontrollers (including Arduino and Raspberry Pi) and may explore computer/PC hardware components and functions. Foundational electronic theory will be introduced as part of the “hands-on” learning throughout the electronics lab. As always safety is one of the most important aspects of the course.

FOODS 8

Foods Studies 8 is a practical course where students learn about kitchen safety, food safety, and measurement techniques. The food preparation skills they learn will help students throughout their lifetime. Quick breads will be the basis of the cooking mosaic, starting with the muffin method, and including the cake and biscuit method. From there, there will be a continuation with other quick breads.

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