Wildwood Middle School
Mrs. Donna Chapman
Multi Media and the Magic of Electrons
Grade 8
This course is part of the Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology middle school program. It
integrates math, science, technology and preengineering concepts and skills and is designed to help
students develop and hone skills in these areas.
Students will have a basic foundation for any PLTW
courses they choose to take in high school or to purse
engineering coursework in college. College credit is
earned for some PLTW high school courses.
What will I Learn?
In a word, this class is all about INNOVATION
(INVENTING AND IMPROVING)! You will apply
your knowledge, expertise and use of technology while
experimenting to solve problems and come up with
solutions to basic everyday problems.
Through hands-on projects, you will explore the
science of electricity, the movement of atoms, circuit
design, and sensing devices. Students acquire
knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and
explore the impact of electricity on their everyday life.
Projects include a DC Motor and wiring of
breadboards. The final project will be the design,
fabrication and testing of a maglev vehicle.
You will explore the history of flight including space
exploration. Hands-on projects will include the
construction and testing of a White Wing Airplane,
demonstrating flight techniques using a flight
simulation program, designing a mission patch, and
building and testing a bottle rocket.
Using the design approach, you will complete drawings
on a computer using a computer aided design software
program similar to those used in engineering. The
maglev vehicle will be designed on the CAD program.
You will learn how to create basic animations using
Flash software. Additionally we will be using digital
cameras, computer, and other multi-media tools
throughout the semester. Several projects will
emphasize the teaming approach. You will utilize the
strengths of each of your team members to accomplish
the goals of your project.
Things You Will Need For This Class.
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3 Ring Binder (Engineering Notebook)
Pen or Pencil (Left in Class)
Notebook Paper
9 Volt Battery
Class Rules:
1. Respect self, others, and property.
2. Be responsible by being to class on time with
required supplies.
3. Remain actively engaged in learning throughout
each class.
4. Follow equipment, materials, and computer and
Internet rules.
5. Follow Academic Honesty Policy
Discipline Plan:
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WARNING
Student/Teacher Conference
Parent Contact/Detention
Counselor Referral
Office Referral
Fighting, Inappropriate Language, Willful Disobedience, Vandalism
of equipment or materials = IMMEDIATE OFFICE REFERRAL.
Making a Good Grade:
Come to class prepared and on time.
(Pencil/pen).
Follow class rules
Complete all assignments and projects.
Mrs. Chapman can be found in the Technology Lab
(Room 211) from 1:00-2:30. You may also leave a
message by calling: 458-7360 or sending an email.
E-Mail: chapmanladonna@rockwood.k12.mo.us
Rules for Technology Lab
The Technology Lab is a classroom and you are expected to conduct yourself accordingly. Policies
governing class work and projects in the technology lab:
Follow all Wildwood Middle School Student Handbook rules.
Be in the classroom prepared for class when the tardy bell rings. Class will be dismissed by the instructor.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Respect fellow students, equipment, materials, computers, computer and Internet Rules.
Remain at your assigned workstation.
Students are expected to have required folder, notebook and pen/pencil every day.
Students are expected to work on projects during the entire class time.
Coats, jackets, and backpacks are not allowed in the lab. These items are to be left in lockers.
Students are expected to leave workstation clean at the end of each class and have all materials properly
stored away.
10. Students must be able to work cooperatively with a partner.
11. In the event that a student discovers breakage or damage to a tool, instrument, or piece of equipment, the
instructor must be notified. If such breakage or damage is intentional or the result of not following the
prescribed safety procedures, as outlined by the instructor, the student causing the breakage will be
removed from lab work and required to pay damages.
12. A Time Out Assignment will be given to students who have difficulties following the above rules.
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Internet Usage Rules
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Follow the District Acceptable Use
Policy for Computers and Internet
Activity.
Students may not use the Internet
without permission during class time
unless it is part of an assignment.
Students may not access personal email
during class time.
Do not download programs; plug-ins, or
MP-3 files to the hard drive or the
server. They take up a great deal of
space and are not necessary for learning.
Do not visit unacceptable Internet web
sites.
Print only necessary information from
the Internet. Do not print entire pages
unless absolutely necessary.
“Hacking” software is prohibited.
Permission from authors must be
obtained before copyrighted materials
can be placed on the computer.
Academic Honesty
Honesty in academic endeavors is essential
and the basis for true success!
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to
copying another student’s work, providing copies of
work for another student, and plagiarism.
In the technology lab this includes saving work to a disk,
flash drive, or shared drive and copying or allowing work
to be copied for another student. Giving out passwords
so that other students may access work or using another
student’s password to access work is also copying.
A first offense may result in a student/teacher conference,
referral to the counselor, parent contact, and no credit for
work. Subsequent offences may results in an office
referral, parent contact, and up to 10 days in school
suspension and no credit for work.
If you are in doubt ask the instructor! If you need
help with completing a project or more time ask the
instructor!
Do not copy another person’s work!
THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT YEAR!