Our class "Purpose" Statement
Welcome! My name is Mr. Uregen...and I will be your
guide on this wonderful journey you are about to begin.
Let's get started!
Our current GTT program accommodates interested 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, and introduces them to the world of
Engineering, Robotics, Computer Aided Drafting and Mechanical Design!
The course, Gateway To Technology , is part of the "Project Lead The Way" program, and is intended to introduce the Middle School student to a higher level of learning in the Engineering and technology related fields, that eventually feeds into the Project lead the way coursework at the High School Level.
This rigorous introduction to engineering course plan infuses the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) areas of study along with English, Global Studies and Art/Design into a course that will challenge ,even the most demanding learner. Our purpose, as a class, is to make this learning
relevant, real and exciting!
Please read over the rest of this web site and familliarize yourself with it's contents. We will be using it a lot!
you may contact me anytime at:
auregen@greenville.k12.sc.us or by calling the school
at 355-2141, I will be happy to discuss the course content, and any other item of interest with you.
You can also drop in anytime during class time, or during my planning periods , just drop me a little note in my voicemail or email to ensure that I am available . My planning periods are ( 0800-0900) or ( 12:20-1:10).
Your showing up, stimulates the students, and at the same time let's them know that we are all interested in their success!
Ask to see their "Engineering Notebook".
Ask them "what they learned" each day.
Let them show you, examples of their "best practices" in our class!!!
Have a great school year! |
Tentative SCHEDULE OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Beginning Gateway to Technology Introduction to Systems (ITS) Purpose of Course: 6thru 8th grades In this introductory course to Gateway to Technology,
students will focus on problem-based learning and simple systems
and simple machines.
Since this is a "first" for all our students this school year, ALL grade
levels will be taking the "Introduction to AutoCad Inventor 2009" course.
The 7th and 8th graders will participate at a higher level.
Students will understand that: by focusing on problem-based learning,
students can use engineering basics to find solutions to problems and
explore simple systems and simple machines. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS for INTRODUCTION to SYSTEMS: Based upon national math, science, technology and English standards
and indicators. 1. Students will understand the concepts of an engineering design team,
including teamwork, collaboration, cooperation and brainstorming. 2. Students will understand the basic working of simple systems. 3. Students will explore simple machines. 4. Students will use communication skills to create a presentation of their
acquired skills and knowledge of simple machines, using technology. |
Gateway to Technology 6 and 7
Design Foundations
Purpose of Course:
Gateway to Technology’s cutting-edge program addresses the interest and
energy of middle school student, while incorporating national standards in math,
science, English and technology. GTT is “activity oriented” to show students how
technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. Instructional units
excite and motivate students to use their imaginations and teach them to be
creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce
and use products and services.
At these grade levels, this course will focus on the “Design Foundations”, which
will lead into the 8th grade level elective GTT course – “Design and Modeling/Autodesk.”
Students will complete a Performance Task Assessment project as a final assessment for
the course.
Prerequisite Skills. Students should possess and be willing to demonstrate strength in
the following areas: Group Working/Collaboration Skills Organizational Skills Global Perspective of Technology Independent Learning Skills Creative Thinking Skills Strong Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills
Standards:
Design Foundations will focus on the details of the GTT Curriculum “Design and Modeling” unit.
Students will work to successfully complete a variety of group projects.
Students will understand and apply the specific vocabulary for this unit.
Students will create and maintain a Portfolio of their work, which will travel to the 8th grade
GTT class, if chosen by the student.
Students will use several computer software packages to create presentations for their projects.
Students will work to complete a Performance Task Assessment, which will encompass and
demonstrate their understanding of their semester of study.
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GTT-8 INTRO Gateway to Technology 8 Introduction to Design and Modeling/Sketching and Drafting
**This course is designed to benefit students who have
not taken prior GTT classes**
Purpose of Course: Gateway to Technology's cutting-edge program addresses the interest and energy
of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science,
English and technology. GTT is "activity oriented" to show students how technology
is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. Instructional units excite and
motivate students to use their imagination and teach them to be creative and innovative,
while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.
The 8th grade elective GTT course is for students who have not taken previous GTT courses.
This course will combine projects from the Design and Modeling unit with the development of
Sketching and Drafting skills. Students will also complete an introductory unit of Autodesk 3-D
modeling. Students will complete a Performance Task Assessment project as a final assessment
for the course.
Prerequisite Skills. Students should possess and be willing to demonstrate strength in the following areas:
Group Working/Collaboration Skills Organizational Skills Independent Learning Skills Creative Thinking Skills Strong Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills Spatial Reasoning Skills Ability to Visualize Design Ideas
Standards:
Introduction to Design and Modeling/Sketching and Drafting will focus on the details of the
GTT Curriculum “Design and Modeling” unit, with emphasis on sketching and drafting skills.
Students will work to successfully complete a variety of group projects and will create a
sketching and drafting portfolio. Completion of a Performance Task Assessment will be required. |
GTT-8 ADVANCED Gateway to Technology 8
Design and Modeling/Autodesk **This course is designed for students who have previously taken GTT-7 or GTT-8 Intro**
Purpose of Course:
Gateway to Technology’s cutting-edge program addresses the interest and energy of middle
school student, while incorporating national standards in math, science, English and technology.
GTT is “activity oriented” to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday
problems. Instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imaginations and teach them
to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.
The 8th grade elective GTT course will focus heavily and primarily on the Autodesk Inventor
3-D modeling software. Students will work on a variety of design/build projects, which will increase
with complexity throughout the first 9 weeks of this course. The second half of this semester long
course would involve students working on a “competition” component, based on engineering concepts,
such as bridge building, robotics, Rube Goldberg, Future Cities (using Sim City), or home building and design.
Students will complete a Performance Task Assessment project as a final assessment for the course.
Prerequisite Skills. Students should possess and be willing to demonstrate strength in the following areas: Strong Math Skills (Geometry, Fraction/Decimal Conversions, Measurement) Spatial Reasoning Skills Ability to Visualize Design Ideas Adaptability to a variety of Computer Software Programs Group Working/Collaboration Skills Organizational Skills Global Perspective of Technology Independent Learning Skills Creative Thinking Skills Strong Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills
Standards:
Design/Modeling-Autodesk will focus on the details of the GTT Curriculum “Design and Modeling”
unit, with emphasis on the use of Autodesk Inventor, 3-D modeling.
Students will work to successfully complete a variety of group projects.
Students will understand and apply the specific vocabulary for this unit.
Students will create and maintain a Portfolio of their work.
Students will use several computer software packages to create presentations for their projects.
Students will exclusively use Autodesk Inventor to create all required drawings for their projects.
Students will develop prototypes and working models of their projects, using the manufacturing lab.
Completion of a Performance Task Assessment will be required.
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An overview of GTT from the Project Lead The Way webpage. | |