BELOW YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE TECH ED PROJECTS THAT 6TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE WORKING ON THIS YEAR. CLICK THE BLACK BOX WITH THE ARROW NEAR EACH PROJECT TO SEE A RUBRIC OR SAMPLE FOR THAT PROJECT.
6TH GRADE
PAST PROJECTS
FIRST QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
DOSSIERS
At the begining of of the semester students were asked to share some information about themseleves. This information was then formatted into a dossier (a file of information) about the student that could be accessed at a glance. Inside this dossier, student turn in any physical work that they create throughout the year, such as sketches, worksheets, and print out images.
EMBLEM DESIGN
After students were organized into groups, they were asked to name thier group. From whatever name they came up with, groups made a list of imagry associated with the name. Each student then sketched 3 different concepts for what an emblem (or logo) might look like. These sketches were then refined and elaborated on using the creative copyright website thenounproject.com (a search engine for symbols) and a 2D design program called pixlr.com (basically a free online version of photoshop).
TOOL IDENTIFICATION & USE
Through discussion, direct observation and sketching, students learned the names and uses for 50 different Hand tools used for manipulating wood, metal, and other materials. They then used an online website called quizlet.com to study and test thier knowledge of the tools. Click the black box with the arrow in it to see a randomly generated sample of the test.
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SECOND QUARTER
3D MODELING EXERCISES
3D modeling is fast becoming a highly in demand job skill in many industries. 3D models can be printed on a 3D printer, used in virtual renderings for architecture or product design and make up the vast expanses of many video games. It is even become a great tool for traditional fields like woodworking. Knowing how versitile this skill can be, students focused heavily on learning how to control the many features of the 3D modeling program Autodesk Inventor (including parametric drawing, extrusions, shelling, filleting, chamfers, revolving & more! These skills will be called upon further in later grades and projects.
THIRD QUARTER
3D CHESS SETS DESIGNS & RENDERINGS
6th Grade students have been tasked with developing custom chess sets - first as sketches and then as 3D models. These chess sets will really challange students to understand the complexities of working in 3D, and troubleshooting problems when they occur. They will have to use a combination of all of thier skills to complete the assignment and at the end, each class will choose a few chess sets to be 3D printed. These sets will then be donated to the school in an effort to start a chess club at BGMS. Click the first black box with the arrow in it to see a rubric for how the chess sets will be assessed.
CURRENT / FUTURE PROJECTS
FOURTH QUARTER
MORE COMING SOON!
Sound
During the 4th quarter, 6th Grade students are learning about the science and mechanics of sound. This includes watching videos about how soundwaves and frequencies work, learning vital vocabulary associated with sound, discussing magnatisim and electromagnatism (and how these forces are used to create speakers and motors), built homeade speakers, and even expierimented with the construction of electric guitars.
Go take a look at some of the awesome sound related videos on the resources page by clicking the black box with the arrow in it!