Mr. Retka


Industrial Technology at Skyview Middle School is a required class for all students in 7th and 8th grade. The course consists of 18 technology modules, which are seven days in length. Students are given the opportunity to choose modules but are paired randomly by computer scheduling. Students generally complete 6 rotations per trimester.

Each module consists of pre and post-tests, research questions and hands-on activities. Information is presented using computers, video, CD- ROM and textbooks. All activities, excluding tests, are completed by the students working cooperatively in pairs. All tests are completed individually. The modules in the Industrial Technology lab at Skyview Middle School currently include:

  Applied Physics                 Audio Broadcasting

  Engineering Bridges         Video Broadcasting

  Graphic Communication   Energy, Power & Mechanics

   Robots                               Meteorology

   Career Exploration            Rocketry and Space

   Flight Technology              Electronics

   Creative Solutions             Research and Design

   Computer Graphics            Product Manufacturing

   Electricity                             Home Mechanics

   Lab Manager

There are no homework assignments in this class. However, if a student is absent, he/she can make up the activity points by staying after school and completing the lab activity missed.

Please call or email me with any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Dave Retka

702-8036

dretka@district622.org