Grade 8 Technology Education - Mr. Abbott
Rabbott@westbrookctschools.org
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.