Foundations of Technology Information

Welcome to Foundations of Technology. Students will finish the foundations in January. Second semester will consist of computer programming and engineering design on the computer.  We will be using ProDesktop 3rd quarter and Python 4th quarter. Links are provided if students want to download the software and practice at home.

C++ HOMEWORK: Create a program that will compare two or three days meals. The entire week is not required. Use if/else statements to compare. Follow the example shown in class.

Students will create a Google Site in order to share and profile projects done in class. This Google Site will be used as evidence of projects done and work completed in grades 9 and 10 of the Science and Technology Program. Site creation due 1/28 for all students.

Download Prodesktop Modules here

Module 1 - Lego Block Introduction to Extrusion should be complete on 1/26 all classes
Module 2 - Making a Pyramid Extrusions and Chamfering B day 1/25; A day 1/26
Module 3 - Holey Cubits Basic Extrusion and Projection B day 1/25; A day 1/26
Module 4 - Sweeping Along a Sketch Path B day 1/27; A day 1/28
Module 5 - Sweeping along a helix B day 1/27; A day 1/28
Module 6 - Revolution Creating Revolved Solids B day 1/31; A day 2/1
Module 7 - Kitchen Timer Introduction to Assembly B day 2/2; A day 2/3
Module 8 - Checkers Board B day 2/7; A day 2/8
Module 9 - Light Bulb Assembling Solids B day 2/10; A day 2/11
Module 10 - Hershey's Bar B day 2/14; A day 2/15
Module 11 - Making a Bagel Using Loft and Assembly Commands B day 2/16; A day 2/17
Module 12 - Sofa Deforming and Mirroring Solids B day 2/18; A day 2/22
Module 13 - Assembling an Articulated Robot B day 2/24; A day 2/25
Module 14 - Lego Assembly  
Module 15 - Final Project  

Students of Ms. Fitzpatrick will be given due dates in class.

Download ProDesktop here  | Download Python here | Download BloodShed here

Visit a Python tutorial here

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All writing assignments must include 1" margins, .5" left gutter, APA Cover Page, Binding
Bindings must have black backing and clear cover.

APA Citation Examples | Rubric for Research Papers | Generic Rubric for Writing Assignments
Rubric for Written Evidence of Major Projects | Rubric for Presentations | APA Cover Page

 

 
Homework last updated: 03/12/2011 11:01 PM

Visit the homework page for a list of assignments that are assigned for homework.

 

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