About Me:
I graduated from William Penn University in 1979 with Double Majors in Industrial Technology and Driver Education, as well as with Double Minors in Psychology and Coaching. This is my 29th year at Indian Hills, and my 39th year teaching overall. I am the "B" Volleyball Coach.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: 515-633-4779
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: 515-633-4779
Junior High Industrial Technology
Philosophy
Program Overview
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
7TH GRADE
Engineering Technology for 7th Graders is part of the Exploratory Block program. It is not the intent of the course to develop a high degree of proficiency in a particular aspect of technology, but rather to expose the students to as many different areas as possible in nine weeks. This allows students to make more intelligent decisions in the future as to which areas of technology they may wish to pursue as academic or career options.
The course contains two weeks of a unit consisting of structural design and requires students to solve a construction problem. Another segment deals with safety and material processing that relates to wood and plastics. The final two week unit involves the study of flight, building and flying an airplane.
8th GRADE
In Eighth grade, students may select a course in either Engineering Technology - Exploratory Tech. or Gateway to Technology- Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics.
The Exploratory Tech. course offers experiences in woods, metals, plastics, and processes used in Industry, including: Injection molding, laminating, expandable foam beads, dip casting, hot forging, and sand casting.
Gateway to Technology uses industry-leading technology to solve problems while gaining skills in communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and creativity. The Gateway to Technology program is a strong foundation for further Project Lead the Way course opportunities and STEM learning in high school and beyond.
All of the Engineering Technology classes in both 7th and 8th grade place an emphasis on hands-on work. An attempt is made to keep bookwork to a minimum, and allow students to develop manual skills and problem solving skills as much as possible.
SAFETY
Student safety is a paramount concern in this program. Safety instruction is given at the beginning of each course, and safety rules are strictly enforced. Students MUST score 100% on their Safety Tests before they are allowed to use Power Tools. Below are just a few of the safety rules which will be enforced:
Students who repeatedly ignore safety rules or commit a serious safety violation may be removed from the course with a failing grade.
7TH GRADE
Engineering Technology for 7th Graders is part of the Exploratory Block program. It is not the intent of the course to develop a high degree of proficiency in a particular aspect of technology, but rather to expose the students to as many different areas as possible in nine weeks. This allows students to make more intelligent decisions in the future as to which areas of technology they may wish to pursue as academic or career options.
The course contains two weeks of a unit consisting of structural design and requires students to solve a construction problem. Another segment deals with safety and material processing that relates to wood and plastics. The final two week unit involves the study of flight, building and flying an airplane.
8th GRADE
In Eighth grade, students may select a course in either Engineering Technology - Exploratory Tech. or Gateway to Technology- Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics.
The Exploratory Tech. course offers experiences in woods, metals, plastics, and processes used in Industry, including: Injection molding, laminating, expandable foam beads, dip casting, hot forging, and sand casting.
Gateway to Technology uses industry-leading technology to solve problems while gaining skills in communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and creativity. The Gateway to Technology program is a strong foundation for further Project Lead the Way course opportunities and STEM learning in high school and beyond.
All of the Engineering Technology classes in both 7th and 8th grade place an emphasis on hands-on work. An attempt is made to keep bookwork to a minimum, and allow students to develop manual skills and problem solving skills as much as possible.
SAFETY
Student safety is a paramount concern in this program. Safety instruction is given at the beginning of each course, and safety rules are strictly enforced. Students MUST score 100% on their Safety Tests before they are allowed to use Power Tools. Below are just a few of the safety rules which will be enforced:
- Safety Glasses will be worn at all times when work is being done in the Shop.
- Closed-Toed shoes must be worn at all times in the Shop.
- Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
- All shirt tails must be tucked in.
- Pants must stay above the hips and not “sag” down to reveal underwear.
Students who repeatedly ignore safety rules or commit a serious safety violation may be removed from the course with a failing grade.