GRADE 8 TECH
Fall Semester
Topics
- Foundations of Sustainability & Reuse
- Unit 1: Material Properties & Innovation
- Unit 2: Eco Prototypes & Functionality
- Unit 3: Water, Weather & Environmental Design
- Unit 4: Biocircular Systems & Compostables
Spring Semester
Topics
- Nature-Inspired Design & Eco Solutions
- Unit 5: Renewable Energy & Natural Motion
- Unit 6: Nature-Inspired Infrastructure
- Unit 7: Sustainable Systems & Community Impact
- Unit 8: Capstone Challenge – Design for the Future
- Class packets and presentations posted monthly on School Mind
- UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide for connecting classwork to real-world problems
- Materials donation list for reused supplies (cardboard, plastic containers, string, etc.)
- Optional extension challenges for at-home design exploration
- Direct communication via email or School Mind for questions or missed work
