The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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Who should take this course?
Students who are interested in the way things work and would like to investigate, study and create mechanisms out of wood or other materials. This course will satisfy the five (5) period Technology requirement and can also be taken as an unprepared elective.

What will we be studying?
Students will study and implement the scientific principles behind the concepts of simple machines and how they work. They will gain an understanding of the nature of the materials they will be using such as wood, plastics and metal. The students will also be learning the fundamental processes necessary to work with the materials used through hand and machine tools as well as computer aided machinery. A good working knowledge of skills, tools and materials will enable the student to create an original project.

What will be expected of me?
To participate in class lessons.
To design and execute assigned as well as original wood projects.

How is the course taught?
Lecture and demonstrations.
Student participation in project work.
Cooperative learning in group project work.

What are the completion requirements?
Satisfactory completion of a number of class projects.
Notebook and daily journal.
Portfolio of completed projects on slide film or Polaroid(TM) prints.
Outside reading articles.
Tests and final exam.

Are there any special demands, costs, etc?
Materials replacement fee.

Details and pre/co-requisites:
This course can be taken as either a 5 period Technology requirement or as an unprepared elective. This course is offered during both the fall and spring semesters.