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Welcome to Payne Junior High School's 8th Grade PLTW Course with Mr. Nedow in Room B9! Since 2005, Mr. Nedow has inspired students with his passion for science and technology. This dynamic course includes hands-on projects in Energy and the Environment, Basic Electronics, Simple Machines, and Nanotechnology, as well as exciting topics like Flight and Space. Students will design, model, and evaluate innovations while working collaboratively. Join us for an engaging and educational semester ahead!
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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Welcome toPayne Junior High School 8th Grade Course Mr. Nedow Room B9
Who is Mr. Nedow? • Native to Michigan • Graduated from Central Michigan University & Northern Arizona Univ. • Teaching in Chandler since 2005 • Have a wife (Angie) son (Cole) and daughter (Corrine) • Coach Boys Basketball • Coach Lego/Vex Robotics Team
Student Expectations and Grading • Materials (1” 3 Ring Binder, Pencils, & Flash Drive) • Grading is based on total points received on all homework, projects & class work
Quarter #1: Energy and the Environment: • Students investigate the importance of energy in our lives and the impact that using energy has on the environment. They design and model alternative energy sources and participate in energy fairs to demonstrate energy concepts and innovative ideas. Students evaluate ways to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency and waste management techniques.
Quarter #1 Continued: Basic Electronics • Through hands-on projects, students explore the science of electricity, the behavior and parts of atoms, circuit design and sensing devices. Students acquire knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design and explore the impact of electricity on our lives.
Quarter #1 Continued: Simple Machines and Nanotechnology • Students will understand how simple machines work by creating their own Rube Goldberg contraptions. • Students will understand the world of nanotechnology through hands–on activities related to this up and coming field of engineering.
Quarter #2: Flight and Space • Students study the history of aerospace through hands-on activities, research and a presentation in the form of an infomercial. Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build and test various flying machines. They will also use simulation software to expose students to traveling and living in space.