Technology & Engineering

The Technology and Engineering Department is proud of the MakerSpace courses at Wellesley Middle School! These courses provides an opportunity for hands on problem-solving, learning about engineering practices, understanding about basic design principles and the creation of wood products.  Students apply concepts from the Massachusetts Standards for Science and Engineering & Technology and the Wellesley Middle School Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Guide in our MakerSpace laboratories to their coursework.

Makerspace 6 (Priority) 

This exploratory program for sixth graders provides an initial exposure to a range of design and engineering concepts. Hands-on activities center around simple machines, strong/tall tower construction, and woodworking projects.  Students will learn how to use tools safely and effectively and become aware of a range of occupations in the fields of technology and engineering.  Students maintain a journal to keep a running account of concepts introduced and work completed in the course.  Sixth Grade MakerSpace fosters creative thinking, group problem solving, and an understanding of the iterative design process.