Technology Foundations

(Engineering Technology - Simulation, Fabrication and Design)

Course # 8403

All students are required to satisfactorily complete all of their lab activities, which include but are not limited to, research questions, projects/experiments, math work, test, and journal activities. Instructional delivery is given through lectures, demonstrations, videos, computers, instructional manuals, and various pieces of equipment used in their experiments. The instructor is a facilitator who coordinates, helps, oversees, and encourages the progress of each student.

●         Comprehend the dynamics of technology, including its development, impact, and potential.

●         Identify the historical, current, and future developments of technology and their impact and potential on earth and in space as 21st Century learners with emphasis on workplace readiness skills to include personal qualities, people skills, professional knowledge, and technical knowledge. 

●         Apply critical thinking processes and problem-solving skills to resolve technological problems.

●         Use tools, materials, and processes safely and efficiently; Acquire the ability to evaluate quality work and quality achievement.

●         Strengthen creative abilities, positive self-image, and individual potential in technology.

●         Explore occupations and educational programs for technology-oriented careers while investigating new career options.

●         Develop and apply positive team and group interaction skills while respecting the instructor and peers.

●         Apply scientific principles, engineering concepts, and technological systems in the processes of technology.

●         Interlock experiences with all other curriculum areas.

●         Create an awareness of quality work, effective use of class time, safety, and organization, following procedures, working in teams, and finishing an assigned task.

Students are expected to bring the following to class each day:

●         composition notebook (Engineering design notebook)

●         writing utensils (#2 pencil, BLACK ink pen), paper

●         classwork, homework

●         headphones (optional, but HIGHLY recommended)

●         computer mouse (can be kept/left in Tech class).

●         project (s) and /or multimedia materials

Engineering design notebooks will be checked throughout the course term and will be factored into the Classwork category.

Safety Agreements serve as an agreement between school and home that safety guidelines/rules will be followed during instruction to ensure students remain safe at all times.

All students will be expected to complete a general safety test, and a series of safety tests on specific tools and equipment: 

1. Students must pass appropriate written safety test(s) with a raw score 100%.

2. A safety policy agreement will be provided and will need a signature by a parent or guardian.

3. Students must complete a practical assessment of the equipment. Students can only operate equipment or power tools after the above is done.

STUDENTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS AND/OR WOODSHOP LABORATORY ACTIVITIES UNTIL THIS SAFETY AGREEMENT IS RETURNED WITH THE APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES AND HAS PASSED THE REQUIRED SAFETY TESTS.

The overall letter grade is based on the HCPS grading scale found on the HCPS website. The student/s grade will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

• 35%   Tests/Projects 

• 30%    Quiz

• 25%    Classwork

• 10%    Independent Practice

• ____%    Final Exam 

FULL YEAR COURSE

Below is a summary outline of the course, major projects and plans for instructional delivery. All students will be required to participate in the topics or units listed. Students will complete challenges and modules as they proceed through various units or topics. Major course projects may vary.

1-2.  Getting to Know You, Lab Introductions, Class Procedures & Overviews, Warm-Ups, Safety Procedures & Pre-Assessment Testing, Technology Orientation, Notebook Organization, Fees, 

 2-3.  Safety Tests, Measurement Systems, Technical Design   Sketching and Drafting, Technology Student Associations (TSA), Engineering, STEM, Engineering Notebooks

3-6.  Measurement Systems, Technical Design   Sketching and Drafting, Design Brief (s), Digital Photography

7-9. Technology Student Associations, Impacts of Technology, Technology Systems, Computer Technology, STEM

10-11 Impacts of Technology, Computer Technology; Case Studies and Tech Assessments

12-14. Tools, Machines, Materials and Processes, Safety Procedures and Operations, 21st Century / Careers

15-16. Designing and Modeling Solutions to Technological Problems; Architectural and Engineering Methods, STEM

17-18.  Presentations and Demonstrations of Solutions to Technological Problems, STEM

19-20 Lab Personnel Systems, Promotional and Leadership Projects; Community Impacts and Interactions, Technological Resources 

21-22.  Promotional and Leadership Projects, Multimedia Projects and Community Interactions, Analyzing Improvements to Inventions, Making Recommendations, Careers

23-26.  Safety, Architectural Designing, Modeling, and Engineering; Energy as a Technological Resource, STEM

27-29.  Technology Student Association Competitions, Study and Control of Devices with Electronics, STEM

30-31 Impacts of Technology, High Tech Resources, Digital Resumes; 21st Century Budgeting /Careers

32-34.  Tools, Machines, Technology Student Association and 21st Century Careers

35. Designing and Construct 2-D and 3-D Modeling Solutions to Technical Problems; Architectural and Engineering Methods

36. Presentations and Demonstrations of Solutions to Technological Problems, Post Assessment Tests