Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School – Exploring Technology

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Grade Level: 6 In this course, students will investigate how products can be improved and invented based on the current need to solve problems. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, students will focus on understanding system design and various manufacturing technologies; and how technology can impact society, the environment, and the economy, as well as utilize engineering design concepts such as computer-aided design and other communication technologies to brainstorm and analyze solutions to technological problems. They will examine how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. The course emphasizes brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, testing, and refining designs. Students will develop skills in researching information, communicating design information, and reporting results. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, English language arts, and art. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace-readiness skills through authentic experiences.