Pre-Engineering 8

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This quarter we will apply the key concepts of the Design Process through one major culminating project-based challenge:

• Crazy Contraption

 As part of the Design Process, students will be asked to:

• Identify specifications and constraints
• Research scientific principles of simple machines and mechanical advantages
• Brainstorm multiple solutions with thumbnail sketching
• Coordinate and collaborate with different subsystems to make one working system
• Create a working 3D mechanical contraption using all simple machines
• Test, evaluate and redesign (if necessary)
• Document the entire process using a variety of technology applications.

 The course meets twice per week for nine weeks according to the following schedule:

• Hurricanes – Monday, Block 2; Wednesday, Block 3; Thursday, Block 5
• WindJammers – Monday, Block 6; Wednesday, Block 2; Friday, Block 2
• Granite- Monday, Block 1; Wednesday, Block 5; Friday, Block 5

 Grading will be based on the design project and engineering portfolios.

 Please see Mr. Brennan if you have any questions.