Middle School Engineering

6th Grade Technology and Engineering

This introductory course immerses 6th-grade students into the world of technology and engineering through dynamic, project-based learning that connects to their daily lives. Using a hands-on approach, students actively explore technology’s impact and enhance their problem-solving abilities through creative projects. The curriculum emphasizes the design process and collaborative problem-solving, encouraging students to think critically.

Students will learn 3D modeling to design products and eventually bring their digital creations to life in physical form. Throughout these projects, they will discover how the skills they develop can be applied to real-world careers and practical applications.

7th Grade Technology and Engineering

In this course, 7th-grade students continue exploring technology through engaging, project-based learning that relates to their daily experiences. With a focus on hands-on activities, students deepen their understanding of technology’s role while refining their problem-solving skills through the design process. Students will use both modern and traditional tools to plan, design, and transform their ideas into tangible projects. As they work on these creations, they will gain insights into how their developing skills align with various career paths and real-world uses.

8th Grade Aviation and Alternative Energies

This course introduces 8th-grade students to the fields of aviation and alternative energies with a hands-on, exploratory learning approach. Students engage with technology and develop advanced problem-solving skills through exciting projects centered on these fields, with a focus on the design process. They will build on previous knowledge of design and engineering to acquire new insights into aviation and alternative energy. By planning, building, testing, and analyzing their own projects, students can apply their learning in meaningful ways to understand these important areas of technology.

8th Grade Construction and Design

In this course, 8th-grade students explore the fundamentals of construction and design through a hands-on, exploratory approach. The curriculum emphasizes creative problem-solving, collaboration, and the design process, enabling students to gain valuable insights into design and construction. Students will work on individual and collaborative projects, applying newly acquired background knowledge and integrating previously acquired design and engineering skills. Through planning, building, testing, and analyzing, they will bring their concepts to life, developing practical skills and understanding real-world applications of construction and design.

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