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