Technology Education

 

 

Technology Foundations (Elective)

Grade: 9-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

Technology Foundations is the first of the high school courses in the design and technology program. Students acquire a foundation in technological material, energy, and information and apply processes associated with the technological thinker. Challenged by laboratory activities, students create new ideas and innovations, build systems and analyze technological

products to learn further how and why technology works. They work in groups to build and control systems with engineering in the development of a technology.

 

 

 

Technology Applications (Elective)

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Technology Foundations recommended

Students work with a variety of computers, materials, and systems to improve their skills and knowledge. Groups work together, applying math, science, and communication concepts on projects that combine systems such as production, energy, communication, transportation, biotechnology and other technologies. Thematic activities engage students in community problems where they transfer the technological method to address recycling, space exploration, housing, and other societal concerns.

 

 

 

Materials and Processes Technology (Elective)

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Technology Foundations recommended

Students focus on industrial/technical materials and processes as they fabricate usable products and conduct experiments. Learning experiences include career analysis as well as the use of tools and equipment related to analysis, testing, and processing of metals, plastics, woods, and composite materials. This laboratory course is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their consumer knowledge and technological literacy.

 

 

 

Introduction to Engineering (Elective)

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Geometry

Students will undergo an orientation into careers and challenges of engineering, students are actively involved with high-tech devices, engineering graphics, and mathematical concepts and scientific principles through problem-solving experiences. Activities in descriptive geometry, materials science, and technical systems as they communicate information through seminars, technical reports, and idea sharing are also part of the course.

 

 

 

Architectural Drawing/Design (Elective)

Grade: 11-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drawing/Design

Students learn the principles of architecture and increase understanding of working drawings and construction techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences include residential design, rendering, model making, structural details, and community planning. Students use computer-aided drawing and design (CAD) equipment and established standards or codes to prepare models for presentation. The course provides information helpful for the homeowner and is especially beneficial to the future architect, interior designer, or home builder.

 

 

 

Construction Technology (Elective)

Grade: 11-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Technology Foundations, Technology Transfer, or Materials and Processes recommended

Students in this laboratory course design, build, and test scale-model or full-size structures. Students work with projects that help them to understand the jobs of architects carpenters, electricians, plumbers, surveyors, contractors, masons, design engineers, and a variety of other construction careers.

 

 

 

Basic Technical Drawing/Design (Elective)

Grade: 10-12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

In this foundation course students learn the basic language of technical design, and they design, sketch, and make technical drawings, models, or prototypes of real design problems. The course is especially recommended for future engineering and architecture students.

 

 

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