Design & Technology 2

Design and Technology 2 is a one semester elective course. This is the second course in a two semester sequence of courses that provides opportunities for students to explore technology. In Design and Technology 2, students cover information on the following systems: structural, mechanical, fluid, and alternative energy. Students analyze applications of technology through a process of investigation and exploration in these fields which create and produce manufactured goods, products, structures, and services in our society.

Course Goals & Objectives

Apply the Engineering Design Process
Participate in hands-on design challenges
Utilize hand and power tools safely
Create technical sketches and drawings
Create 3D solid models and working prototypes
Utilize advanced technology and more exotic materials

Sample Units of Instruction (include but are not limited to)

Engineering Design Process
Technical drawing & 3D Modeling
Structural, mechanical, and fluid systems
Alternative and renewable energy

Classroom Expectations

In addition to observing classroom rules established by the district and school…

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Maintain a proper workstation.
Use authorized software only and at the approved times. Do not visit unauthorized websites, download content/software, create/edit/delete documents and/or change software/system settings without approval.
Use tools and materials as demonstrated, observing safety guidelines and workstation requirements.
Follow directions the first time they are given, and complete assignments in the allocated time.
Do not eat or drink in the classroom/shop. These items are not allowed in the classroom/shop and should be thrown away (or recycled) at the door.

Grading Procedures

Grading is based on completion of projects (25%), classwork (25%), quizzes (25%), and tests (25%). Following is the grading scale:

A 90% B 80% C 70% D 60% F below 60%

Materials for Class

Pencils & pens
Quad-ruled notebook for engineering notebook (¼” graph paper, available in composition notebook & standard notebook binding)
Scientific calculator (required for Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering; recommended for all other Technology and Engineering courses).
- Recommend Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator (app. $20); other models used in other classes may be sufficient; does not have to include graphing capabilities
Gum erasers (optional)
Headphones (optional)

Text, Technology & Resources

District curriculum, Learning Management System, Google Apps, and teacher website
STEM kits
PCs/workstations, workbenches, and hand tools
3D modeling and coding software, web apps, and extensions

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