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CGMS TECH LAB
Computer Aided Drafting
• Create drawings using a CAD software program
• Explore uses of CAD
• Apply algebraic and geometric math skills to CAD
Electricity
• Describe electrical systems and their components
• Learn to use an electrical multimeter
• Determine the relationship between electricity and magnetism
• Use Ohm’s law• Build a rotating
“motor”
Environment & Ecology
• Explore energy systems
• Determine impact of polluted water
• Explore different aspects of recycling
• Plant and grow beans
Flight Technology
• Learn history and future of rocketry and flight systems
• Explore aerodynamics and rocket stability
• Assemble and launch a rocket
Computer Graphics & Animation
• Learn about the design process
• Create computer designed flyer
• Create computer animation
• Create brochure
• Learn about 7 major body systems
• Determine weight to height ratio
• Learn about sports injuries and exercise
• Learn about daily fitness
• Perform “food” experiments
Health & Fitness
Information Technology
• Design and produce a document using word processing software and spreadsheet
• Prepare a business letter
• Develop a multimedia (powerpoint) presentation demonstrating a variety of aspects of movement and animation
Laser Technology
• Identify laser applications for industry and communications
• Explore sound transmission, light factors, and fiber optics in laser application
• Create a laser light show
Materials Processing
• Learn characteristics of various types of materials
• Explore manufacturing process and technical vocabulary
• Design and complete a product using metal rod and plastic
• Make a CD case and a golf tee
Research & Development
• Produce a dragster prototype following design and development specifications
• Explore the laws of aerodynamics and mass
• Use “crush zone” engineering in a design to create an egg crash vehicle
Robotics
• Identify characteristics of different types of robots
• Use directions to control a robot
• Program the robot to go through a “maze”
Structural Engineering
• Test beams and panels to determine strength
• Identify tension, torsion,shear, and compression of a structure’s frame
• Build truss and test it
• Build miniature bridge and test it
Virtual Architecture
• Become familiar with tools that architects, designers, and homeowners use for designing structures
• Design your own room
• Using the computer, create an original 3-D living space
Scroll Saw
• This saw has a narrow blade used for cutting curved designs.
Band Saw
• This is a stationary power saw with a continuous vertically mounted blade.
Drill Press
• The drill press is a machine consisting of a powered drill on a vertical stand that is brought down onto the work with a hand lever.
Sander
• This is an electric power tool that is used to smooth wooden surfaces.
Plastic Molder
• This machine uses heat and pressure to melt plastic for molding purposes.
• Molds that we have are for a golf tee, a screw driver handle, and a mega paper clip.
Scale
• This triple beam balance measures weight accurately