7th Grade Technology – Wooden Box
Hi again! I wanted to update you on what my technology class has been working on lately.
Since I haven’t posted in awhile, a lot has happened. For one: We began a new project! But before you read any further, you’re going to have to click the ‘read more’ option.
To be honest, I’m not quite sure why I use ‘read more’ anyway. It’s not like it has any purpose. But still! It’s a cool feature. And since I’m not informed about cool features most times, I like to put them to use when I AM informed.
Anyway! Read more! Read more: 7th Grade Technology – Wooden Box
7th Grade Technology – 3D Printing
Hi again! Hope everybody out there is doing pretty well!
Today, I’m going to be focusing on 3D printing and its impact on our daily lives.
As many of you probably already know, 3D printing can be extremely useful AND fun. Tons of stuff, like toys, tools, clothing, and prosthetic body parts can be designed and produced using 3D modeling software.
So without further ado, let’s get into today’s post!
7th Grade Technology – Timber Harvest
Hello and welcome to my second blog post of this school year! Today’s topic? TIMBER HARVEST!
Okay, now just some background information before we begin. My technology class recently watched a few videos about logging, and now we’re supposed to write a blog post about it.
(Just a warning: this might turn out to be an unusually long blog post, so if you’re planning on clicking on that read more option, you’d better prepare yourself!)Read more: 7th Grade Technology – Timber Harvest
7th Grade Technology – Building
Hi again!
Summer vacation is officially over, and now we’re going back to school again!… Except that not everybody is physically going back to school. Like me, for example; I’m learning virtually only.
You might ask, “What does that mean?”
So I’ll give you the answer! Instead of actually being in the school building, I’m going to attend classes from home over the ZOOM app. (Thank you, modern technology.)
Anyway, this is my very first seventh grade technology blog post of the school year and it’s going to be about… drumroll, please… building!
Sure, it might not sound that interesting at first, but bear with me, and click on that “read more” bar! I can’t promise that you’ll find it at all interesting. But why not give it a chance?
How I Used Energy Over The Weekend
IT’S OFFICIAL: This is my last blog post of the year, and no, it’s not for my technology class like usual.
Today the spotlight is on science! Energy, to be precise. How I used energy over the weekend, to be even more precise!
So click on that “Read More” and let’s get started! Read more: How I Used Energy Over The Weekend
What Is Energy?
Hi again!
Today, I’m going to be answering the marvelous question pondered throughout sixth grade science class: What is energy?
You might not know the answer, which is why I’m going to be answering the question for you. In physics, energy is the capability to do work, or the power needed to to achieve an action. Read more: What Is Energy?
Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 2 – Tech Post #8
So where was I when I left off last time?…
*Looking back at my last post…*
Okay, I had just finished sketching my flashlight blueprint, so I’ll continue where I left off.
Yesterday in technology class, I finished measuring and cutting the wires I need for the flashlight, and the day before yesterday I cut my pipes for my flashlight. Today, I drilled holes in my pipes, one for the LED light to stick out of, and one for the switch to stick out of.
I also used Sharpie paint markers to decorate my flashlight. I decided to draw trees and flowers and those sorts of things on it. I think that my designs actually turned out really well.
I soldered my wires together a day ago or so, which means that the interior of my flashlight is nearly done.
One I finished soldering my wires, I assembled my flashlight. Mr. Calvert helped me put the LED light inside one of the holes that I had drilled and the switch out the other hole.
And guess what?
It actually worked! *slow clapping*
Now that I’m finished with my flashlight, I can go on to using the Vectonator app to make a wooden bookmark, or I can work on another solder piece, like the pendants I made at the beginning of Tech.
And, as you know, this is going to be my last sixth grade Tech post. That means…
- No more soldering
- No more flashlights
- No more sixth grade Technology!
Fortunately, seventh grade holds many wonders, including seventh grade Technology! Yay! 🙂
Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 1 – Tech Post #7
Hi!
Now before I begin today’s blog post, I just wanted to apologize for the fact that it’s been so long since I last posted. The thing is, I’ve been really busy lately, and I haven’t had time for my blog.
Anyway, recently in Technology class, Mr. Calvert announced that we were going to be making waterproof flashlights. My first thought? This is gonna be hard.
I began by brainstorming ideas for my flashlight. There were three main requirements:
1. The flashlight had to be able to fit in a small box
2. It had to be waterproof
3. And lastly, it had to be able to provide a sufficient light.
Read more: Making Waterproof Flashlights Part 1 – Tech Post #7
Making Switches – Tech Post #6
I recently finished soldering my pendant, and it turned out really well! The soldering was probably the best part of the project.
So maybe it doesn’t look like something you would get from a jewelry shop, but it’s cool! It’s homemade! And it’s personalized, too. Plus, it was completely free-of-charge. So that’s a bonus!
Anyhow, today in class, we began to make our switches. They require the ability to power a tiny LED light. Read more: Making Switches – Tech Post #6
Creating Pendants Cont. – Tech Post #5
Hi!
So if you read my last few blog posts, you would know that my entire sixth grade technology class is making pendants!
So far, I’ve finished my basic design with the jump ring, so I need to design the inside of the pendant.
NOW! You’ve reached the “Read More” mark! If you’re getting bored, no problem; I won’t force you to read on. But if you want to continue, then just click on that “Read More.”Read more: Creating Pendants Cont. – Tech Post #5