Gateway To Technology

• Aim: The mathematics, science, and technology integrated GTT program helps students develop and hone skills in middle school that enable them to enter the high school program with foundation knowledge and skills for success in pre-engineering.
• Topics to be Covered: Design and Modeling; The Science of Technology; The Magic of Electrons; Automation and Robotics; Flight and Space
• Place within the Program of Study: Introductory course for students interested in pre-engineering. Students may further their education in high school by enrolling in Project Lead the Way courses.
• Length: This is a full-year, single period class.
• Prerequisites: Students must complete Algebra I successfully or pass a pre-algebra proficiency test.

Instructional Philosophy
The teacher is the resource person for instruction. Students are expected to apply all new technologies and instructions in their projects and research. Students are responsible to perform at a minimum of Proficient Level on each project's rubrics. Students will complete hands-on projects independently and in teams. This is a fast-paced course, so students must have excellent attendance to be successful. GTT curriculum is combined with a challenging academic curriculum.

Course Goals
Students will:

• obtain real-world problem solving experiences.
• use technology tools to achieve success in assignments or projects.
• use their imaginations to be creative and innovative.
• develop the skills they need to create, produce, and use products and services.
• develop communication and collaboration skills through a team approach to learning.
• utilize the strengths of each team member to accomplish the goals of the project, while offering students learning challenges at individual ability levels.
• be prepared to enter the high school program with foundation knowledge and skills for success in pre-engineering.

• Design and Modeling- design, build and test an air-powered dragster.
• Magic of Electrons - build an electric motor; design and assemble 'everyday' and complex electrical circuits and test them for accuracy of construction.

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