Technology

Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Robotics

Grades 7 & 8 Semester

Students will be introduced to the concepts of this rapidly growing field in technology. Students will explain how insect and mammal behaviors help Artificial Intelligence researchers and designers create intelligent systems. Students will learn about robots and control systems, demonstrate the functions of sensors and outputs and create intelligent systems using the problem solving process.

First Lego League

Grades 6-8 Year

Lego League is a hands-on program that uses challenges based on real world scientific problems to engage students in research, problem solving, and engineering. The teams will design, build and program LEGO Mind Storms robots to complete very challenging missions on an obstacle course. Students are REQUIRED to attend at least two competitions which are on Saturdays between November and February.

This is a very challenging, but rewarding, elective for self-motivated students. Application required.

Lego Robotics

Grades 6-8 Semester

This semester course allows students will build and program LEGO robots. Both introductory and advanced programming in the NXT drag-and-drop programming system will be taught, and students will gain knowledge of basic principles to prepare them for subsequent programming classes. They will design and build robots to achieve the tasks they will be assigned.

Technical Art

Grades 6-8 Semester

Students learn the skill of orthographic drawing and other art skills related to engineering.

TSA: Technology Student Association

Grades 6 - 8 Year

Students participate in a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Members learning through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities, and so much more.

Video Game Design I

Grades 6 & 7 Semester

This course is designed to give students an overview of beginning concepts of computer programming in “Basic” computer language. Students are placed in a simulated job environment and given the task of learning how to manipulate code in a video game and then creating their own game.