7th Grade Applied Technology                     

The grade 6 Applied Technology class has been designed to offer students an exploration of the many new technologies that affect our daily lives. These include, Biotechnology, Laser, Robotics, Video production, Digital music (midi), Electronics, Land Transportation, Digital Photography, Satellite, Materials Processing, AutoCad, 3-D Modeling, Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics.

There are fourteen learning stations (modules) set up in the lab. Students usually have a partner to work with when completing the self-directed activities. each module last 10 days. The students will have a different partner for each rotation. The selection of a partner was done using scheduling software. Activity modules allow students to interact with audio, video, computer- controlled machines and other "high-tech" equipment. Software programs used include, AutoDesk AutoCad LT, AutoDesk 3-D Modeling, Adobe Photoshop LE, Adobe Pagemaker, and Music Write 2000.

 Students will have the opportunity to handle high tech equipment, such as computers, helium-neon lasers, satellite dish and receiver, non-linear digital video editing equipment, digital video camera, digital still camera, TeachMover robotic arm, and midi keyboard.