John Dean, Technical Education

Class Outline:

Bridge Building

• Explore various six different types of bridge construction
• Design and build a balsawood bridge
• Test bridge to determine how much of a load it will support
• View movies on the construction of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and worlds longest suspension bridge. 

Manufacturing

• Discuss various methods of manufacturing
• View movie "How a Car is Built"
• Manufacture one-off product in class

Lego Robotics

• Explore various uses of robots
• Construct and program a robotic device

Rules & Procedures:

• Be Prompt
  • On time, seated and prepared for work
• Be Respectful 
  • Respect the space and property of others, be nice to one another
• Be Safe
  • Follow all safety guidelines, no horseplay
• Be Attentive
  • Listen and follow directions, do not talk while the teacher is talking, raise your hand to speak.  

Class Outline:

Aviation

• Explore various types of manned flight
• Build and fly gliders
• View movie on the Wright Brothers
• Build and fly rockets
• view movie on the space shuttle Columbia

Manufacturing

• Develop flow chart for scope and sequence
• Learn to use jigs and fixtures
• Safely use bandsaw, router table, and drill press
• Manufacture mass-produced products
• Explore various protective finishes and apply one

Rules & Procedures:

• Be Prompt
  • On time, seated and prepared for work
• Be Respectful 
  • Respect the space and property of others, be nice to one another
• Be Safe
  • Follow all safety guidelines, no horseplay
• Be Attentive
  • Listen and follow directions, do not talk while the teacher is talking, raise your hand to speak.