CUSD #95
Learner Objectives
Technology for Eighth Grade
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Define the use of CAD as a communication process
• Demonstrate the use of computer skills in the use of a CAD software program
• Create a variety of drawings using a CAD software program
• Identify the uses of CAD within manufacturing, production and construction
technologies
• Describe the design process for architectural and mechanical drawing
Flight Technology
• Discuss the history and future of rocketry and flight systems
• Identify and describe the forces that affect rocket flight
• Identify and describe basic laws and effects of aerodynamics
• Identify and describe factors influencing rocket stability
• Assemble and safely launch a designed rocket
• Calculate the angle of trajectory, altitude and azimuth of a rocket
Material Processing
• Apply, appropriately use and enforce safety procedures
• Determine the most suitable tool for each process in the development of
project work and problem solutions
• Identify the characteristics and select the most appropriate materials for use
in a variety of projects
• Describe the processes involved in manufacturing a variety of products
• Apply technical vocabulary relating to a variety of material processing
operations
• Design and complete the manufacture of a multi-process and multi-material
product
Guitar
• Compare and contrast the general characteristics of several musical styles
• Demonstrate the correct way to hold the guitar and pick
• Demonstrate two ways to tune a guitar
• Perform simple melodies and bass lines on the guitar
• Perform basic guitar chords
• Apply their knowledge of the elements of music to playing the guitar
• Discuss how music reflects culture