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Tools: Science Stations
Students explore technology by completing engineering activities in class. In this simple tools lesson, students utilize three science stations to perform tasks using a nutcracker, bottle openers, hammers and other tools. Students review...
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Production Work Sample
Eleventh graders practice reading a basic blueprint for a closet. Using the blueprint, they identify the parts, measure and cut the wood and square a wall. They review safety procedures and use hand tools to attach a track to a cement...
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Move It! With Simple Machines
Students explore engineering by participating in a mechanical class activity. In this simple machines lesson, students identify many simple machines that allow them to perform tasks easily each day. Students collaborate in small groups...
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Technical Writing Assignment
Learners demonstrate, in writing, the proper technique to measure, square, and cut a piece of stock to length using a circular saw.
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Shingle Application
Learners study shingles and the process of shingling a roof. They demonstrate how to lay shingles and determine the amount of materials needed to shingle a roof of a given size.
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Install Bridging
High schoolers measure layout, and cut and install floor bridging to trade standards (100% accuracy) following all safety rules and regulations.