2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Technological and Manufacturing Systems
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
The technology education program designed for grade 8 provides students with active
learning situations and higher order thinking skills through practical problem solving
experiences.
MAIN TOPICS:
Explain technology, its systems and impacts.
Safely use software, tools, materials, and equipment.
Apply materials, processes, and other resources to solve technological problems.
Analyze a technological system or devices in relation to the systems model.
Identify sub-systems that are part of technological systems.
Use computer processing, storage, retrieval, and transmission technologies to analyze
information for problem solving.
Design and use information and communication technology systems.
Design and use manufacturing technology systems.
Assess the impact of technological systems on individuals, society, and the environment.
CREDIT INFO: N/A
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Technology Education Exploratory
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
This exploratory course allows students the opportunity to explore technology
and to develop resources that enhance problem-solving skills. This exploratory class is a
required course within the Unified Arts electives that students take in grades 6 or 7.
MAIN TOPICS:
Cite the importance of technology in the development of society.
Research technological systems and their related inventions.
Safely use software, tools, materials, and equipment.
Use technological resources to construct a prototype.
Produce a technical report.
Communicate ideas and information orally.
Utilize existing technology to identify resources and solutions to a given problem.
CREDIT INFO: N/A
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Applied Technology II
PREREQUISITE:
Applied Technology I
DESCRIPTION:
Students will learn to use different technologies in a hands-on class to build on
the experiences in Applied Technology I. These activities will include using computers,
remote con trolled vehicles, video equipment, electronics, and satellites. Students are
challenged to use these technologies to solve practical and real life problems.
MAIN TOPICS:
Applying the foundations of technology.
Integrating technological systems and other school disciplines.
Identify and explain the problem-solving process.
Apply the technological method as a problem-solving process.
Use tools, machines, materials, and processes properly
.
Identify components of a design log.
Identify science laws and principles that are applicable to technology.
Demonstrate and practice group cooperation and leadership skills.
Meet responsibilities as defined by the problem-solving team.
Identify a major technological problem and design a system to solve it.
Demonstrate the use of math, science, language arts, and social studies to help
solve technological problems.
Identify and assess the impacts of technological systems on society and the
environment.
Examining all aspects of industry.
CREDIT INFO:
This course is a one credit elective required for the Standard or Advanced
Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Applied Technology I
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
This course is a hands-on class that reflects current and future technologies. This
course will serve as a foundation for a lifetime of interest and application. Students
design and improve technology through problem-solving activities. Technologies to be
explored include biotechnology, communications, construction, manufacturing, power &
energy, and transportation.
MAIN TOPICS:
Using information as a technological resource.
Using materials as a technological resource.
Using energy as a technological resource.
Analyzing consumer products.
Building and controlling a system with computers or electronics.
Designing or improving a new product.
Examining all aspects of industry:
Planning
Management
Finance
Technical and Production Skills
Underlying principles of technology
Labor issues
Community issues
Health, safety, and environmental issues.
CREDIT INFO:
This course is one elective credit elective required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Applied Technology III
PREREQUISITE:
Applied Technology II
DESCRIPTION:
Applied Technology III gives students the chance to explore many problems in
the community and the opportunity to develop solutions. It allows students to make
improvements on existing products using the skills and technologies learned from the
Applied Technology II course. Students explore a project-based cooperative learning
environment.
MAIN TOPICS:
Analyzing the fundamentals of technological assessment.
Appraising the technological factors that altar society.
Forecasting future technologies, using normative techniques.
Forecasting future technologies, using exploratory techniques.
Applying technology assessment processes.
Designing a technical product.
Designing a technical system.
Examining all aspects of industry:
Planning
Management
Finance
Technical and production skills
Underlying principles of technology
Labor issues
Community issues
Health, safety, and environmental issues
CREDIT INFO:
This course is a one-credit elective required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Construction
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
This is a laboratory class that allows students to explore the construction
industry. Students learn the processes by designing, building, and testing scale model
structures. Through projects, students learn the work of architects, carpenters,
electricians, plumbers, surveyors, contractors, masons, design engineers, and a variety
of other construction careers.
MAIN TOPICS:
Develop an overview of constructing systems:
Define terms associated with construction systems
Follow safety rules and procedures
Identify impacts of construction
Investigate careers and career pathways associated with construction.
Explore construction processes.
Examine the impacts of construction.
Examine all aspects of industry:
Planning
Management
Finance
Technical and production skills
Underlying principles of technology
Labor issues
Community issues
Health, safety, and environmental issues.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit for the Standard or Advanced Studies
Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Technology Education I
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
This is a course for the student who wants to get a basic understanding of woodworking
and metalworking. Students design, plan, and use hand and power tools to build wood
products as they study the woodworking industry. Students will also use basic metalwork
tools, machines, and processes to make projects of metal that may involve welding,
foundry, and sheet metal equipment.
MAIN TOPICS:
Define production systems.
Explain the benefits of a production system.
Explain the role of production in the economy, society, and the environment.
Describe how systems work in the production of manufactured goods.
Define the need for design or solution to a problem.
Engineer plans for production of a product.
Organize and manage personnel and teams to perform production.
Analyze and test properties of wood products and metallic materials.
Select and use production processes.
Evaluate the impacts of the production system.
Evaluate the marketability of completed projects.
Explore all aspects of industry.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Technology Education II
PREREQUISITE:
Technology Education I
DESCRIPTION:
Students focus on industrial/technical materials and processes as they fabricate
usable products and conduct experiments. Learning experiences include careers,
as well as the use of tools/equipment related to analysis, testing, and processing
of metals, woods, plastics, and other materials.
MAIN TOPICS:
List technological developments related to materials and processes technology.
Evaluate careers related to industrial materials and processes.
Describe and utilize the skills of an engineering team.
Investigate community industrial and technical resources related to materials and
processes technology.
Explain the basic structure of atoms and ions.
Describe the structure of amorphous and crystalline materials.
Explain how materials are classified.
Compare chemical properties of selected materials.
Use measuring, layout, and drafting tools.
Compare the design processes for custom and mass production.
Plan a group marketing enterprise.
Examine all aspects of industry.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Computer Aided Drafting & Design I
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
Computer Aided Drafting and Design provides the student with the basic
principles and theories underlying graphic representations, which are common to
all areas of industrial work. Learning units and required drawings emphasize the
basic skills in computer assisted drawing (CAD) and related areas. Occupational
information is also presented.
MAIN TOPICS:
Define technical drawing.
Describe the history of drawing and design.
Apply and use technical drawing and design standards.
Prepare technical sketches, using orthographic projections.
Prepare pictorial technical sketches.
Letter freehand.
Correct and revise drawings.
Use and maintain drawing materials.
Apply basic geometric construction materials.
Prepare multiview drawings.
Apply principles of dimensioning.
Prepare sectional and conventional views.
Prepare isometric and oblique drawings.
Gain fundamental CAD design ability in drawing and dimensioning an object.
Describe career qualifications, responsibilities, and wages using various
resources.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Computer Aided Drafting & Design II
PREREQUISITE:
CADD I
DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to give the college bound student an opportunity to
explore specific fields related to Computer Aided Drafting and Design. These
areas are architectural, electrical, sheet metal, structural, topographical, and
mechanical. The student then chooses areas of interest and pursues independent,
in-depth studies.
MAIN TOPICS:
Define architectural design.
Describe the fundamentals of architectural design process.
Prepare design sketches.
Design a floor plan.
Analyze architectural styles.
Develop site analysis.
Design a foundation plan.
Design wall sections.
Design exterior perspective views.
Render presentation designs.
Design exterior elevations.
Design interior elevations.
Create door and window schedules.
Develop and design electrical plan requirements.
Build presentation models using 3D space creation.
Describe career qualifications, responsibilities, and wages, using various
resources and the Internet.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.
2013 - 2014
COURSE TITLE:
Aerospace Science
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
Aerospace Science is a study of the interrelationship between aeronautics and
space science. Students will use a hands-on approach to study concepts including
aerodynamic principles, aircraft and spacecraft technologies, meteorology and
space environments, commercial applications, administration, and historical
perspectives. Field experiences will expose students to career paths in the
aerospace industry and governmental agencies.
MAIN TOPICS:
Students will learn and be able to explain how an aircraft is able to fly using
Bernoulli’s Laws, Newton’s Laws, and the forces of flight.
Students will learn how an aircraft works as a system and the design function
factors involved.
Students will study the basic elements of the flight environment and the critical
weather hazards that affect flight.
Students will learn about airport and flight operations.
Students will explore the history of flight and the emerging technologies of the
future.
Students will learn about rocket science, explore the factors of gravity, thrust,
weight, the Laws of Physics, and stability systems.
Students will learn about orbital science and the space environment.
Students will explore the topic of spacecraft; examining all aspects of manned
and unmanned flight.
Students will study the mechanics of space flight, which include investigating
orbits, navigation, propulsion, trajectory, and interplanetary flight.
Students will explore the topics of living and working in space as well as the
future of space flight & travel.
CREDIT INFO:
This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma.