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HERITAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
12425 S. Van Dyke Road • Plainfield, IL 60585 • Tel: (815) 439-4810 • Fax: (815) 436-4661
     
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Welcome to the Applied Technology Program!

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Heritage Grove’s Applied Technology is a quarterly class that expands upon the curriculum of the core subjects via computer simulated technology and hands-on learning.
 
Students spend half the quarter in the Synergistic Computer Lab, room 160 and the other half of the quarter in the Practical Skills Shop, room 162.

View Applied Technology Videos

Practical Skills Shop | Co2 Dragster Race | Synergistic Computer Lab


Synergistic Lab



The Synergistic Computer Lab is divided into computer work stations, called modules.  Each module concentrates on a different curriculum. Students typically work with a partner as they learn through engaging computer simulations, experiments and hands-on projects.

module
Module

Currently, the Synergistic Computer Lab has 15 modules:   

Forensic Science                                    Rockets & Space
Computer Graphics & Animation            Engineering Towers
Energy Power & Mechanics                    Physics
Interior Design                                       Computer Assisted Drafting & Design
Electronics                                              Creative Solutions
Flight                                                       Audio Broadcasting
Statistical Analysis                                  Robots

During the quarter, students will have an opportunity to work on two different modules.

View Video of Students Working in The Synergistic Computer Lab

Students Working at Module
Cooperative Learning

csI
Forensic Science Evidence

ROCKETS
Rocket Projects

Robot
Robots

TOWERS
Engineering Towers

FLIGHT
Flight Controls

simple machines
Creative Solutions

CIRCUIT BOARD
Electronics Project


Synergistic Computer Lab grades are based on:

  • Module Performance (Daily Activities, Quizes and a Post Test)
  • Module Assessment Packet
  • Module Research Assignment

Practical Skills Shop


Shop
Practical Skills Shop

The Practical Skills Shop concentrates on common tools and useful skills via a variety of projects – including woodworking, home improvement and scientific experiments.


View Video of Students Working in the Practical Skills Shop

Student Working in Wood Shop
Teamwork

Testing Boats
Experiments

Straw Rocket
Testing Laws of Motion

Assembling Projects
Hands-on Learning


Practical Skills Shop grades are based on:

  • Equipment Test
  • Safety Test
  • Unit Test
  • Lab Work
  • Project
  • Reflection Packet
     
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