Technology & Engineering

Build & Play a Strumstick

Course Number – HS9136

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This class is designed for students who have little to no musical or shop experience. In the class you will learn to design and build a strumstick instrument utilizing typical shop machinery. After the instrument is built you will learn to play it. This instrument is designed for the “non-musician” and is used as an introduction to music performance and notation. You will be exposed to a variety of genres, develop basic understanding of music, music theory, history and notation through learning to play the strumstick. Students will be given pieces to play and encouraged to find their own as their skills progress.

CAD/CAM

Course Number – HS3503

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This course uses software which will help the student grasp and understand rapid prototyping and Computer Aided Manufacturing. The course will provide students an opportunity to apply CAD / CAM techniques to the development of a variety of engineering projects. Software usage, 3-D printing and CNC routering are the main focus of this course.

Computer Science

Course Number – HS3511

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Algebra I 

Ever wonder what really happens when you click ‘send’ or how to really keep your information safe online? This course is for you! This course will challenge you to explore essential concepts of computer science including cybersecurity, digital information, the internet, and how programs store and use data. Through interactions with guest speakers and hands-on projects you will see real-world applications and gain valuable technology skills to be college and career ready.

Construction 

Course Number – HS3502

.5 Credit

Grades 10-12

This course provides students with an introduction to the construction industry. Students learn how small buildings and other construction- related projects are produced. Construction covers a wide variety of areas and subject. This course will encompass the five major building materials found in all things built.

Electricity & Electronics

Course Number – HS3518

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is a real-world, hands-on introduction to the basic principles of electrical circuits and applications. Students will learn to safely work with basic electrical & electronics tools and equipment. Students will design and build basic circuits, be introduced to common electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors, and appreciate the role of electronics in modern technology.

Fundamentals of Programming

Course Number – HS3510

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Geometry or Concurrent

Ever wonder how coding really works? In this course, you’ll dive into Python—one of the world’s most popular programming languages—and discover how to think like a programmer. Through projects and problem-solving challenges, you’ll master key concepts of algorithmic thinking and uncover the building blocks that power most modern programming languages. In a world where so many things run on code, get a step ahead with Python.

Homestead and the Kitchen

Course Number – HS0109

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Foods for Wellness

This will be a cross-curricular class, with students spending 6 weeks with the Technology and Engineering Department and 6 weeks with Family and Consumer Sciences. For the T/E component, students will learn about the hands-on applications of homesteading and food production. This could include hydroponics, tools for maple syrup producing, developing/maintaining a garden/plants, designing and building a greenhouse, designing and building cooking methods, and/or other hands-on projects that will assist in the understanding of homestead living and producing food and sustainability for daily life.  During the six weeks in Family Consumer Sciences, the students will discuss and perform a variety of homesteading kitchen ideas, including food preservation and meat processing, beekeeping, gardening, foraging, maple syrup production, homemade body care and cleaning products, and sewing and knitting basics.

Homesteading Through Science

Course Number – HS3504

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Students will be presented with the basic needs of all mankind: shelter, water, and food. They will begin with an introduction of hand-drafting, giving them an insight into the world of blueprints and shelter building. Throughout the rest of the semester, students will discover what it takes to be able to preserve and cook food using fire, filter and/or desalinate water, and live a lifestyle leaving little to no waste.

Material Science

Course Number – HS3500

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

In this course, students will explore different properties of the basic materials that make up our modern world: metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. Students will learn how each material differs from one another through hands-on experimentation and research. We will consider concepts such as natural versus man-made, strength, molecular structure, and heat conduction. Students will also learn how these materials can work together, creating different engineering and technological pieces. In this section, students will focus mainly on wood, metal, and polymers. That is not to say that we will not experience the other materials.

Materials Engineering Technology

Course Number – HS3501

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This course is designed for students who may be considering training in the areas of Engineering, Material Design, Woodworking, Metalworking, and Machine Safety. This MET course is designed to offer a generic and broad view of the way humans change materials. This course approach uses various materials using similar processing techniques. This hands-on course focuses on woodworking,  metalworking, Construction methods, materials, and safety. All skills and techniques acquired are considered to be fundamental for students pursuing any field of engineering or trade related fields.

Power & Engines

Course Number – HS3505

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This class provides an introduction to powers technology, including steam engines, electrical engines, small two-stroke engines, and future applications of powers. This class will use the engineering process and will  focus on hands-on activities and applications of these topics, including how these items are currently used, such as in automobiles and small engines. This class will include project design and prototyping, including 3D printing.

Siege 101: Sea, Land & Air

Course Number – HS3514

.5 Credit

Siege is a course that encompasses three different areas of study: engineering, physics and history all centered around a theme (land, sea, air). Students are grouped by theme at the beginning of the course.

Option 1: Sea (Submarine)

Grades 9-10

Prerequisite: Algebra I or concurrent

This course will be an aligned curriculum, which will include three different subjects over one semester based around water. The three classes will be conducted around Submarines: Engineering, Desig­ning and Building a Submarine. The physical science of the Submarine; The history of the beginning of the Submarine and the Civil War.

Option 2: Medieval (Trebuchet)

Grade 11

Prerequisite: Geometry or concurrent

This course will be an aligned curriculum, which will include three different subjects over one semester based around Land. The three classes will be conducted around the Trebuchet: Engineering, Designing and Building a Trebuchet. The Physical science of the Trebuchet; The history of the times of the Trebuchet and Medieval Times.

Option 3: Air (Planes)

Grade 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent

This course will be an aligned curriculum, which will include three different subjects over one semester based around Air.  The three classes will be conducted around the building and flying planes: Engineering, Designing and Building a Plane. The physical science of the Plane; The history of the times of Flight.

Systems & Autos

Course Number – HS3506

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This class will provide an introduction to power systems, including the electrical system in a car, solar power and batteries and how they are evolving, and hydraulic systems.  This class will develop hands-on skills and problem solving based on systems technologies, including design, prototyping, and testing/redesign of prototypes, including 3D printing and small project prototyping. We will look at the application of systems, including the systems of an automobile.

Tech in Action

Course Number – HS3519

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Get hands-on with the tech you encounter every day and make something amazing! In this course, you’ll discover how to design, control, and innovate digital and physical products. Projects will utilize key principles of app design, web design, and smart technologies.

Vehicle Design

Course Number – HS3517

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This class, open to grades 9-12, will focus on the design and fabrication of electric vehicles. This hands-on, multi-discipline class will design a car powered by an electric motor that fits within the design constraints of the Multi-state Electrathon Challenge. This includes structural design and stress testing, automotive system design, electronics system design, software design and modeling, and principles of engineering.

VEX Robotics I

Course Number – HS3507

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

This course introduces you to the world of robotics through hands-on experiences using the engineering design process. You will explore foundational mechanical principles, including robotics structure, power, and motion, while also diving into coding and software tools used to control robotics systems. A final project will apply all skills and knowledge learned.

VEX Robotics II

Course Number – HS3508

.5 Credit

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: VEX Robotics I

In this course you will continue to master the engineering design process to construct and code various robotics projects. You will learn about object manipulation, articulating joints, linkages, and system integration. A final project will apply all skills and knowledge learned.