CGMS TECH LAB Computer Aided Drafting Create drawings

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

Health & Fitness • Learn about 7 major body systems • Determine weight to height ratio • Learn about sports injuries and exercise • Learn about daily fitness • Perform “food” experiments

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