Foundations of Technology and Foundations of Technology S/T 1 Credit
Grades 9
Foundations of Technology prepares students to understand and apply technological concepts and processes that are the cornerstone for the high school technology program. Group and individual activities engage students in creating ideas, developing innovations and engineering practical solutions. Technology content, resources, and laboratory/classroom activities apply student applications of science, mathematics, and other school subjects in authentic situations.
Instructor:
Contact Information: Dr. Hackney Debbie.hackney@pgcps.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/dr_hackney_teched
Textbook:
Materials:
1. 1 ½” Three Ring Binder with Paper and Dividers,
2. Composition book Graph
3. Parent, relative, friends industry contact for mentoring, skype video introduction of various technologies and careers
4. Flash drive
5. Donations of project supplies such as markers, poster board, pencils, tape (masking) and other
Units of Study:
Unit 1: Technological Inventions and Innovations
Lesson 1: Inventions and Innovations: An Evolutionary Process
Lesson 2: Technological Effects on New Processes
Lesson 3: Advertising and Marketing Effects on Technology
Lesson 4: The Role of Research and Development: A Problem Solving Approach
Unit 2: History of Technology
Lesson 1: Exploring Historical Periods of Technological Evolution
Lesson 2: Historical Periods of Technology
Lesson 3: Research paper on a technology used in science, technology, mathematics or engineering
Unit 3: Design
Lesson 1: Design Principles
Lesson 2: Design Process
Lesson 3: Criteria and Constraints
Lesson 4: Prototypes and Modeling
Lesson 5: Collecting and Processing of Information
Lesson 6: Applying the Design Process and Documentation
Unit 4: The Designed World
Lesson 1: Energy and Power
Lesson 2: Construction
Lesson 3: Manufacturing
Lesson 4: Information and Communication
Lesson 5: Agriculture and Transportation
Lesson 6: Telemedicine
Unit 5: Systems
Lesson 1: Core Technologies
Lesson 2: Systems Model
Lesson 3: Reverse Engineering
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting
Attendance, Tardiness:
Students are expected to attend class in accordance with the Public School Requirements of Prince George County Public Schools. Students are expected to be in class and prepared to learn when the class starts. Tardiness to class of more than 20 minutes will be treated as an absence. Students that are absent from class greater than 5% of the time, may not receive credit for the class.
Class participation:
Participation in class discussion and lab activities are a required part of this class.
Missed exams or assignments:
Students may make-up exams or assignments and receive a recorded grade when an excused absence(s) is documented by a note from the parent.
Assignments not turned in on the assigned date will not be accepted and the student will not receive credit for that assignment.
Lab safety/health:
It is the responsibility of the students to follow the training of safe practices in the Technology and Engineering Education Lab. The safety program, consists of more than lecturing and posting safety rules and regulations. It includes instruction that actively involves the students in learning and choosing behaviors that promote the safe use of equipment that is used in the Technology and Engineering Education Lab. The implementation and promotion of safe practices in the Technology and Engineering Education Lab to prevent incidents and injuries to students are the responsibility of everyone. It is the students responsibility to adhere to all safety rules and regulations within the classroom.
Academic dishonesty:
Loss of credit for assignment or course may be appropriate in addition to other consequences. Restitution for loss or damage may be requested in addition to other consequences. Where appropriate, law enforcement officials will be involved.
Grading:
The grading system for this class consists of letter grades based on an average for the assignment.
A (89.5-100%) - Outstanding level of achievement
B (80-89%) - High level of achievement
C (70-79%) - Satisfactory level of achievement
D (60-69%) - Low level of achievement
E (59% or lower) Failure
I (Incomplete)
Foundations of Technology (FOT)
Course Syllabus and Expectations
My signature indicates that I have read and understand the Foundations of Technology (FOT) Syllabus and Expectations guide and will abide by the guidelines mentioned within.
Student’s Printed Name: ___________________________________
Student’s Signature: ___________________________________
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
Name: _____________________________ Period: ______ Date: ___________
Tools & Machines Permission Slip:
Teacher Name
Technology Education Teacher
Oxon Hill High School
Address 6701 Leyte Dr, Oxon Hill MD 20745
Phone Number 301 749 4300
To Whom It May Concern:
Upon the signing of this form I am granting my son or daughter permission to participate in their respective Technology Education course taught by Dr. Hackney at ___________ (school) during the _________ (year) school year. I understand that my son or daughter’s participation in the Technology Education course may require their use of potentially dangerous tools and machines. I understand that my son or daughter will be able to use these machines only after they have completed and received a one hundred percent (100%) on a machines safety quiz and a supervised demonstration. By signing and returning this form I am acknowledging all of the above, granting my permission for my son or daughter to participate in a Technology Education class, and releasing _________________(teacher name) and ____________(school) from any and all liability related to my son or daughter’s participation in their respective Technology Education class.
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
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Release Form
As a parent/guardian of ________________________________________ , I hereby grant permission for my child to be videotaped by ________________ (teacher name) to be used (check all that apply):
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______ ___ My child’s name MAY be used with photograph on web.
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I understand that the photograph(s) or videotape of my child will only be used for the purpose stated above.
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Signature of parent/guardian
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Signature of witness
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