Industrial Tech

Industrial Technology 1A 

7th and 8th Grade / Semester

Industrial Technology is an exciting and fun project-based class where students design and build projects out of wood. Through hands-on experiences, students will design and build projects using hand tools and many other power tools such as the bandsaw, drill presses, lathes, and a router table. Students will design and draw their projects to scale by hand. Students will also use CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) to draw their projects. Past projects have included a bridge building competition, building a custom wooden treasures box, a small table, and a hardwood pen on the lathe.

Industrial Technology 1B

7th and 8th Grade / Semester
Prerequisite: Industrial Technology 1A

Industrial Technology 1B is a very exciting and fun project-based class where students design and build more complex projects out of wood. Through hands-on experiences, students will expand their skills in CAD and with woodworking hand and power tools. This course introduces students to a variety of skills that can lead to related jobs and academic pursuits. Past projects  have included building a wooden board game, a passive speaker for their phone,  and a mechanical pencil on the lathe.