TECHNOLOGY

Welcome to the Technology Department at Pearl River High School!

Courses Available:

DESIGN & DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION  - 1 credit Grade Level: 8-12 

Design and Drawing for Production is a full year introductory course for the technology program where students will study the design elements, technical drawing and the problem solving process in order to produce various models, prototypes and hands-on projects. These activities use a system approach requiring design and problem solving, data analysis, mathematical modeling, experimentation, and applying scientific principles and laws of nature. In addition, students will be introduced to the world of graphical communication using mechanical drawing skills to complete single view, multi view, isometric and architectural designs. Students will also learn basic hand tools and machine use when building their models, prototypes and various projects, as well as computers and online CAD programs such as SketchUp, as tools for increased productivity. Offered: full year course Credit Type: elective credit and meets the NY State Fine Arts requirement NOTE: This is a prerequisite for all other Technology courses. 

ROBOTICS  -  ½ credit Grade Level: 9-12   Prerequisite: Design & Drawing for Production

 In this class students will learn about the field of robotics through Vex Robotic platform. Students will study how and why they are used, the advantages and disadvantages of their use, and their basic programming and functions. As a class, we will dive into the world of robotics through the building of a robot and programming the robot to do different actions. Students will study and experiment with different control systems such as remote control, preprogrammed operations, and autonomous functions. Also, we will learn about different sensors and different coding blocks to make the robot achieve a goal in an efficient manner. Students will design and test robots primarily based on tasks and challenges provided by the teacher. Requirements: Robot design and construction, robot basic programming, completion of multiple control simulations, completion of multiple robotic tasks and functions Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 75 

MATERIALS PROCESSING - ½ credit Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Design & Drawing for Production 

Students will learn how to process various materials from a raw state to finished product. Focusing primarily on wood with some metal and plastic use, students will work on numerous projects as they learn to properly and safely use hand tools, powered tools/machines and computer integrated machines. During the course students will progress through each project by creating a materials list and using the design, separating, forming and finishing processes. This will help students to understand the materials, tools and machines needed to complete a project. Requirements: one wood/metal hand tools project, one wood/metal/plastic machine project and one final self-design project Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit

 MANUFACTURING -½ credit Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Materials Processing, ADV CAD

Manufacturing focuses on advancing materials processing skills and applying them to the manufacturing process. Students will continue to work with wood and metal materials as they learn about manufacturing processes including and apply it to a culminating manufacturing project. Working in teams, students integrate and employ knowledge and skills developed in previous courses as they learn and apply product design, material processing, managerial and organizational principles and functions to the creation and mass production of a product and the operation of a manufacturing enterprise. Students also develop resource materials for teaching manufacturing/production concepts. Requirements: one advanced hand tool project, one wood machine project, one metal machine project, one student designed project Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 

COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING - ½ credit Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Design & Drawing for Production 

Building off of the skills students learn in Design & Drawing for Production, students will exercise a variety of drafting and design skills using CAD software to execute both two and three-dimensional drawings and illustrations. Students will produce drawings of their own design as well as assigned exercises. Students will also learn how to use CAD software to do basic Laser Engraving and 3D Printing. Requirements: series of single view drawings, series of multi view drawings, two student design projects, and a final exam drawing Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 76 

ADVANCED CAD - ½ credit Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) 

Students will use a 3D solid modeling software called Inventor/Fusion 360 to create drawings, assembly files, and design projects. Students learn to model objects in a 3D space and have the opportunity to create their own design. Students will be tasked with learning how the modeling tools work and projects that demonstrate their knowledge on those tools. Projects include using the 3D Printers, Laser engraver, and CNC Machine. Requirements: multiple 3D drawings, multiple assembly drawings, student design drawing, and final exam drawing. Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 

ARCHITECTURE - ½ credit Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisites: Design & Drawing for Production, CAD, Materials Processing 

Students study residential house design and styles as they work on various floor plans and drawings on the AutoCAD Architectural software program. Students will also learn about the basics of residential construction as they complete a model of a sample home. Requirements: series of floor plan drawings and elevation drawings, model building of residential construction, Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 

ENGINEERING I - ½ credit Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisites: Advanced CAD, Manufacturing 

Students will study the basic elements and principles of engineering through the design process and problem-solving method. Students will work on design problems in various areas of engineering by researching and creating models/prototypes to test out their ideas. During this course we will start with reverse engineering to help us understand how technological devices and systems work together. Requirements: multiple group and individual design problems, individual model/prototype building, reverse engineering project, and a final “design firm” problem-solving project. Offered: half year course Credit Type: elective credit 

 For Parents:

All assignments for all classes will be posted to Google Classroom.  All grades will be returned to students on Google Classroom  and will be posted on E-School Portal. 

 If you ever have any questions please feel free to email us at any time.