Technology in Grade 8 | 4ème
Technology Class in Grade 8 Meets One Time / Week (Instruction in French)
Content (e.g., Home Automation Area):
- Analysis of the need
- How technical object works
- Building materials
- Energy
- Technological evolution
- Making a technical object
- Using a computer and numerical tools
Objectives:
- Acquire knowledge of how technical objects work
- Approach a problem creatively
- Develop critical analysis
- Use the design process
- Acquisition of technical language
- Design – Create - Built
- Innovation and creativity
Assessment:
- Activities
- Long-term projects
- Observation/Tests/quizzes
- Oral presentation
Resources:
- Textbook: Nathan Collection or similar
- Mini robots
- 3D models
- Videos
- 3D modeling software
- 3D model viewer
- Arduino – Picaxe or similar board
- Internet