Happenings for the week of September 18-22
8th Grade: Please turn in the packet on measuring today! Today we begin the Careers unit in class. We will start the unit with some videos on careers in technology. You will be given a packet for this unit and below are the links you need for the career choices as well as the template […]
7th and 8th grade Computer lab procedure activity
A part of learning about technology involves the use of computers in class. We not only need to respect our school computers but remember that what we do on the computer must also be safe. Take a look at the information below: Kids’ Rules for Online Safety Your assignment: Read the above article and then […]
Happenings for June 12th – 16th
8th Grade: WE have finished the trays and are now doing a perspective activity on the computers. Take a look at the example below: 8th grade final activity *Notebooks are due on the 14th * Trays need to be cleaned out on the 15th * All projects are due by the 14th and picked up […]
Happenings for May 21st -25th (no school on Friday)
8th Grade: We continue this week with our serving tray activity. Students are recycling pallet wood to make 9″ X 12″ serving trays. This week students should be nearly finished with cutting out all of their pieces and begin gluing all pieces together. 7th Grade: Most students are still completing the design on the computer of […]
Happenings for May 15th – 19th
8th grade: This week begins our manufacturing unit with wood. Students will begin with making a sanding block which they will use to smooth wood for their serving tray project. The sanding block activity takes about 2 days. Students are reminded to not wear open-toed shoes in class for safety. Students also asked if they could […]
Happenings for May 8th – 12th
8th Grade: Students have started their next unit on safety in the technology lab. We are learning about the machines, power tools and hand tools used in the technology lab, how to use them safely and how to keep ourselves safe while using them. Our safety test will be on Friday! 7th Grade: This week […]
Happenings for April 24 – 28
Congratulations to all the cast and crew of Aladdin Jr.!!! What a great performance. Your hard work really paid off! 8th Grade: students will be evaluating their classmates commercials at the end of this week. Commercials must contain the name of the shoe brand, the cost and where the consumer can purchase them. There also […]
Happenings for April 17-21
Come and see the show!!! The Stout Theater Company Presents Aladdin Jr. The Stout Theater Company will perform Disney’s “Aladdin Jr” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 and Friday, April 21; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 in the Stout Middle School auditorium. The show includes 76 talented students in […]
Happenings for April 10th – 13th
I hope everyone had a relaxing spring break and are ready to get back into our activities: 8th Grade: We continue to work on our manufacturing unit this week. Students should be completing their shoe models by Thursday with some students beginning their commercials this week. Here is the activity sheet to create a story […]
Happenings the week of March 20th-24th
8th Grade: Students are finishing up their Biotechnology unit by creating an artificial arm model and then spending Wednesday without the use of one arm. They have many concerns about how they will be able to function on Wednesday. Most students are able to do very well. Good luck 8th graders. Our next activity is […]