Saturday 17 December 2011

Young Engineers Club

Hi Young Engineers
Thought you might like to see this if you didnt catch the Herald this week.  Keep checking the blog for a date for the next session.  Have a great Christmas.
Mr Waite

Thursday 15 December 2011

Happy Christmas

On Behalf of myself and the whole Design & Technology Department have a wonderful and safe Christmas Break.  See you all when you get back !

Mr Waite

Saturday 10 December 2011

Final Electronic session before Christmas

Hi there all you young Electronic Engineers.

The final electronics session before Christmas will be this Wednesday (14th) from 3.14 - 4.20

See you all there.

Mr Waite

Friday 2 December 2011

Year 7 Sorter Project - Intro to Google sketchup Homework

Hi Year 7s
As part of your learning on this project you will be using CAD.  CAD stands for Computer Aided Design.  You have been introduced to the Google Sketchup software in class.  It is a free download but please ask permission before download.

First Task
Go onto my YouTube channel and watch the introductory video on how to produce the drawing.  The link is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN_lK7wD8eE

It will look like this.  Watch the video

Task 2
Watch my second YouTube video explaining how to present your work.  The link is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZp7fPO8zg

It will look like this

Task 3
Complete your Google sketchup drawing of the sorter and present on 1 sheet of A4 ready for handing in.  Print out and hand in.


Any problems please come and see me.
Mr Waite