Grade 6:
Exploring Technology
This is an introductory course to the area of technology.  It has been designed to give students a broad overview of the technological areas of production, transportation, and construction.  The course begins with a study of the history of technological innovations helping students to become familiarized with technology and the role it plays in their daily lives.  Students engage in hands-on experience in each of the three areas previously mentioned.  As a culminating activity students are given the opportunity to investigate the impacts of technology in society and speculate about the technological advances of the future.

Introduction to Computers
Students become familiar with the important aspects of how to use a computer.  Students will identify the importance of, and develop introductory skills in computers.  Students use Microsoft Windows and related applications exposing them to word processing, desktop publishing and telecommunications.

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Through instruction and activities in design, problem solving and computer aided drafting, students will become familiar with the important aspects of design and CAD.  Students will identify the importance of, and develop introductory skills in, design and drafting.

Grade 7:
Production Technology
This Course is designed to initiate the student to the manufacturing process of a product from conception to finished product.  It will introduce the student to terms and practices in manufacturing a product using practical hands-on experience.  Working in groups, the students will gain practical experience in problem solving skills which will promote cooperation, collaboration and creative thinking.

Desktop Publishing
Students will identify the importance of and develop introductory skills in publishing programs.  Through instruction and activities students will become familiar with the important aspects of desktop publishing including exposure to Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Office applications.  Utilization of design concepts, problem solving and creative thinking abilities are emphasized.

Grade 8:
Computer Aided Research Systems (CARS)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed in computer simulated design, as well as practical application in designing and building.  The combination of computers and hands-on building provides students with the opportunity to better understand the integration of the various component systems.

Telecommunications
Students gain experience using the Internet to develop introductory skills in telecommunications.  Students gain understanding of electronic communications by sending, receiving and maintaining an e-mail account.  In addition to their e-mail activity, students also develop on-line experience by using the World Wide Web to search for, and publish information attained from search engines.  Acceptable use and Internet etiquette are emphasized