BRIDGE BUILDING with Mr. Shampanier: Students build scale-model Truss Beam wooden bridges. When completed, each bridge is tested to find the highest strength-to-weight ratio.
BOATS with Mr. Stepanek: Students design and create their own rubber-band powered boats. Boats are raced in a five foot long tank for the fastest or slowest boat.
PROBLEM SOLVING with Mr. Ciccone: Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas and solve problems by building things and competing in contests.
PACKAGING with Mr. Justiniano: All students create a package for the same type of product. From concept and design, they create a pattern that is printed and folded on card-stock, creating a complete package.
8TH GRADE
ARCHITECTURE with Mr. Justiniano: Students use a computer to design a 500 sq. ft. apartment and a 2500-3000 sq. ft. house. AIR-POWERED CARS with Mr. Shampanier: Having learned the concepts of aerodynamics, drag, friction and weight, students engineer the fastest car. Powered by compressed air – the lightest, and most aerodynamic car wins! ROBOTICS with Mr. Stepanek: Students learn about the concepts and application of robotics. VIDEO with Mr. Ciccone: Students brainstorm ideas to compete in a variety of problem solving contests.
Retired Technology Education Teachers from Weber Middle School