Technology

Content Area Supervisor: Kerith Lewis

Industrial Arts

The course offerings in Industrial Arts offer students exposure to the basics of construction, manual craftsmanship, and machine safety. These classes feature fabrication of objects in wood and/or metal using a variety of hand, power, or machine tools. The goal of classes in this department is to have students develop lifelong skills and create products through the application and appropriate use of technological resources.

Technology Education

The goal of the course offerings in the Technology Education Department is to ensure that all students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment.

Course Sequence

Courses

20080111, 20080121, 20080131, 20080141

WOODWORKING LEVELS 1-4

(9-12) 5 CR.

All levels of this course offer hands-on experience with woodworking. Planning, design, cost projection and finishing are steps to complete projects. Students are expected to exhibit safe and proper use of woodworking tools to create a useful wood project. The Level 1 curriculum provides basics in woodworking and the advanced levels provide the opportunity to work on more involved projects.

20080211, 20080221, 02080231, 20080241

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LEVELS 1-4

(9-12) 5 CR.

All levels of this course investigate the technology that is utilized to design and build infrastructure such as buildings, highways, bridges and airports. Blueprint reading, interior design, aesthetic appreciation, environmental impact, building codes, universal design and materials fabrication are elements for review. Level 1 provides basics, and the advanced levels provide the opportunity to work on more involved projects.

20080611 ROBOTICS LEVEL 1

(9-12) 5 CR.

The course objective is to design and implement basic electronics to create simple robots that function upon command. The problem-solving model is a basis for construction challenges using current educational robotics kits and components. Specific software is utilized for programming the designs. Robots are created as prototypes for more elaborate design and function.

20080621, 20080631, 20080641

ADVANCED ROBOTICS LEVELS 2-4

(10-12) 5 cr. PREREQUISITE: ROBOTICS/ADVANCED ROBOTICS.

The advanced level of the Robotics course offers extended opportunities in design, creation and implementation of activated robotic systems. Projects may be independent or group oriented. Different software applications for programming robots are explored.

20080911 CAD 1 (Computer-Aided Design) *** NEW COURSE OFFERING***

(9-12) 5 CR. PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 FINAL GRADE of 80 or higher

This introductory course provides foundational skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for technical communication. Students master 2D drafting principles, including the alphabet of lines, orthographic projection, and ASME/ANSI dimensioning standards. Using industry software, learners create accurate, constrained drawings suitable for manufacturing and construction applications. The curriculum integrates the engineering design process through the development of annotated multiview drawings and blueprints. Students develop the technical literacy required for entry-level design roles and advanced STEM pathways. As time permits, the course introduces 3D modeling concepts like parametric design, assembly, and 3D printing preparation. This foundation prepares students for specialized study in engineering, architecture, and professional industry certifications.

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