Course descriptions of technology classes at Mickle.
General Information:
Computers: Intel Mac Mini’s with Dell Monitors
Operating System: OSX
Software: Varies by grade level.
The sixth grade curriculum has been designed for 18 weeks, with students in attendance every-other day. Students will get exposure to a variety of computer science topics and design tools.
The seventh grade curriculum has been designed for 18 weeks, with students in attendance every-other day. Students focus on problem solving, web development, and app development. They also get exposure to robotics and other supplemental CS activities.
The eighth grade Computer Science class is 18 weeks. Students focus on game development, physical computing, and app development. They also get exposure to robotics and other supplemental CS activities.
The eighth grade Computer class is 18 weeks. Technology 8 provides a creative and innovative environment for students to plan, create, edit, and publish electronic products to communicate with various audiences via project-based learning. Special areas of emphasis include digital video, digital audio, graphics, and web design using a variety of digital media.
