About the Class

Grade eight students learn Measurement skills, Computer Aided design and drafting (CADD),  Bridge engineering  principles and wood fabrication safety, tools and techniques.  

Students practice hands-on measuring techniques as it relates to their woods project.  They learn the basics of computer aided design and drafting. Students explore Bridge building design and function.

 As a culminating activity, students draw, fabricate and test a wooden bridge model. All projects are designed and drawn using CADD skills learned.