Industrial Technology 7
Suggested Grade Level: 7th Grade
Term: 1 quarter
Summary of the Course
The students have the opportunity to construct a gumball machine. They get to draw the shapes on the wood, cut them out, paint them, and put them together. This project will help the students become familiar with working in the shop.
The students will also construct a rubberband powered airplane and fly it. We’ll use this project to learn about aviation and aerodynamics.
Learner Indicators
The students will work safely in the shop.
The students will demonstrate the use of measurement and layout tools.
The students will have a completed gum machine and air plane.
The students will be able to identify and use basic woodworking hand tools and machines.
The students will learn how to follow a 3 part plan.
The students will develop a knowledge of aviation and aerodynamics