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6th Grade Design Tech
Bobby Orr
512-858-3447
210-378-9910
Email: bobby.orr@dsisd.txed.net
Conference Period: 11:45 AM-12:39 PM
District Website:
http://www.dsisd.txed.net
School Website:
http://www.dsisd.txed.net/index.aspx?nid=97
About the Class...
Students will explore basic technology, various technology applications and design concepts. They will apply these concepts through a number of hands-on activities and projects. Problem solving, critical thinking, and career connections are key elements of this course.
Supplies Needed:
--1 Hardbound journal/composition book (Quad 4x4, 9.75” X 7.5”, minimum 100 pages or 50 sheets)
--1 Masking Tape 70 in X 60.1 in (Home Depot has it cheap)
--1 Transparent Tape
--1 White school glue
--1 Ruler – metric and standard
--1 pkg. Colored pencils
--1 pkg. Non-flexible drinking straws
--1 Flash drive minimum 1 gigabyte
Wish List for our class:
--Pencils
--Washable markers
--Newspapers
--Mini hot glue gun sticks
--Popsicle or craft sticks
--Drill Bits: Any sizes standard and up to 1" paddle bits
--Hand saws: coping, hack, rough and fine cut cross-cut
--Nails, sheet metal screws, nuts, and bolts. Any size.
--Scrap PVC in manageable lengths: 1/2" up to 3" schedule 40 or regular
--Wood blocks: 2x2, 2x4, etc.
--Cordless drills
--Small table top scroll saw
--Home Depot/Lowe's gift cards
This Week in Class:
Fall Semester Exam Review:
Week of December 7-11
Lego Digital Designer
Code.org
Week of December 14-18
Finals
Week of January 4-8
Popscicle Landmarks Introduction
Weeks of January 11-15 and January 18-22
Research and Building of Popscicle Stick Landmarks
Some supplies that are constantly in need include:
-Cardboard
-Bottles
-Old RC car or boat batteries or motors
-Super glue or gorilla glue (lots)
-Aluminum sheets
-Screw Drivers
-Electric tape
-Popscicle sticks or craft sticks
-Any other water proof or resistant material that the students could use for their projects.
-Batteries
-Wire pliers
-Wire strippers
-Old tool boxes
-Saws of all kinds
-Wiring
Thank you for any supplies that you can send the classes way!!
**Note: Due to the nature of this class, weekly schedules are subject to change.**
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