This page will contain information about the Grade 7 and 8 assignments at Essex School. This information has also been given in class. Students should have this information from the assignments discussed. In an effort to reduce the amount of printed paper, students are asked to copy the pertinent information and to use the printed information in class. Students may refer to the web site if unsure.

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GRADE 7 and 8 Google SketchUp If you have installation privileges on your computer, you may download Google SketchUp here http://sketchup.google.com/

Grade 7 and 8 Design & Technology Assignment ... SketchUp Modeling Assignment Assigned Sept. 24 Due date Oct. 9, after Thanksgiving Monday   Grade 8 students choose one of the following and make an accurate model in SketchUp: a simple maze, provided in class. a hydraulic piston, also known as a syringe. Grade 7 students study the vehicle provided in class and make an accurate model in SketchUp: All students will have at least one day exploration and one consolidation working periods using SketchUp in the Lab. Click here to view the new SketchUp skill-builder page. After this, students will use SketchUP to produce drawings of models they make in the workshop. Grade 8s: Here is a picture of the maze you need to draw. The dimensions are 165mm wide x 165 mm long x 24 mm high Grade 7s: Here is a picture of the model vehicle you need to make. The dimensions are listed below. 300 mm long 150 mm wide 74 mm wheels 90 mm high (base plate to top of blue section)