![]() Year 8 Design ProjectsWEB BASED LEARNING UNIT OF WORK The following unit of work on Rocketry in the Engineered Systems context area can be followed by working through this web site. The design brief is outlined and the necessary research and investigation is guided through a series of internet research activities involving worksheets and linked web sites where the information can found. Click here to go to the ROCKETRY DESIGN PROJECT Click here to see photographs of launching the rockets __________________________________________________________________________________ Class design projects being undertaken at the moment include:
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Murray High School students need to keep a watch out below for assignment work, assessment tasks, excursions and other class notices. This work is issued in class but is published on this noticeboard as an additional record and also for the benefit of those students absent from school. This information should be entered into your "Student Planner".
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WELCOME BACK- The Design & Technology staff wish to welcome back all Year 8 students and their parents to the new school year. New D&T classes have been established for Year 8 with a trialing of both single sex classes and mixed gender classes with specific strategies, in the quest of providing the most suitable learning environment for all students. Parents are encouraged to contact Mr Allan Barton, the Head Teacher I/C Design & Technology, should there be any matter you wish to discuss regarding the technology education of your child. SCHOOL POLICY ON FOOTWEAR - No student may enter a workshop unless they are wearing sturdy shoes with firm heels & soles and all leather uppers which completely enclose the foot. SEMESTER
1 ASSESSMENT - Design projects, assignments and class tasks
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RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Historically kites have been far more than mere toys. They have:
Research the history of kites concentrating on one or more of the above topics. You are to submit a written typed account (include graphics) and prepare a 2 minute class talk on your topic. DATE DUE: Thursday March 8th, 2001 |