Crest Middle School

Class Information

Teacher Name

Jay Washburn  

Grade

6th, 7th, 8th

Academic Team

Career Technical Education

Subject

Exploring Technology Systems (7th and 8th Grade)
Career Decisions (6th Grade)

Room #

135

E-Mail

hewashburn@clevelandcountyschools.org

Planning Time

8:00-8:45
12:15-1:45

This page was last updated on: April 2010

News and Announcements:

  

Bridge Design

 

 

MODEL ROCKET

 

  

CO2 Model Dragster

 

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Homework Assignments:

Extra Credit Opportunities:

     Find a news article in a newspaper, magazine, or printed from the internet that is related to modern technological events.  Type or very neatly handwrite a brief description summarizing the article (5-10 sentences) and turn it in with the article to Mr. Washburn.

 

Links and Online Resources:


CMS Boy's Basketball

Basketball

CMS Boy's Soccer

Soccer

Measurements - The Ruler Game

Ruler Game

Alphabet of Lines

Alphabet of Lines




 

Downloads:

Introduction Letter
Letre en Espanol
UNIT A - Procedure and Safety
UNIT B - Nature of Technology
UNIT D - Design and Problem Solving




 

Additional Information:

  

Email: hewashburn@clevelandcountyschools.org

Phone: 704-482-0343

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

   

What is Technology Education?

This course allows students to explore basic technological concepts and principles and related career fields. Topics include design and problem solving, technology assessment, technology systems, technical sketching, computer aided design, graphic design, modeling skills, computer systems, and audio/visual production. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, and language and fine arts. This course contributes to the creation of a career development plan. This course enhances the students appreciation of technical and engineering career fields.

Why would you sign up for this class?

This class is great for students who are curious about exploring a career related to the field of engineering.  Science and Math principles are strongly reinforced throughout the course.  Class projects might include, but are not limited to: writing computer game design using tutorials; basic elements of drafting and developing a model from blueprints; developing a solid-fuel model rocket; designing (CAD & drafting) and building a balsa wood bridge; designing (drafting) and building a CO2 powered model car.

 

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