School Name
Teacher Name
Contact Information
Classroom Location
Course Name, Number & Description
MC Perry High School
Victor Rivera
Email: Victor.Rivera@pac.dodea.edu
Planning Periods: 2nd and 5th
Room 107
COURSE TITLE: Applied Tech A/B
CODE: PTE103
PREPARATION: None
GRADE LEVEL: 5-8
COURSE LENGTH: 36 Weeks
Major Concepts/Content: The applied technology course provides students an introduction to various forms of technology and technical systems. Career opportunities will also be explored. Students will often work in teams involved in problem solving activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, agriculture, biotechnology, information, computer, production and manufacturing, robotics, electronics, residential construction, architecture, health services, environmental systems, entrepreneurship, aerospace, transportation, communication, and power and energy technologies. Other activities, listed on the course objectives, will be incorporated to enhance the educational experience.
Major Instructional Activities: This course provides for academic, technical, and social growth. Instructional activities provide hands-on experiences with tools, materials, and state-of-the-art equipment. This modular based program enables all students to broaden their knowledge through practical experience. The course content includes the integration of mathematics, science, humanities and applied engineering concepts.
Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated through a variety of methods such as portfolios, rubrics, practical tests, and craftsmanship of final products. Projects will be analyzed and evaluated for meeting the essential objectives, creativity, and presentation quality. In addition, the students will be evaluated on their ability to work cooperatively together, solve problems, and maintain ethical standards.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Define technology and recognize its impact.
Apply problem-solving strategies to the design process in order to create potential solutions.
Demonstrate methods of graphic representation of ideas.
Demonstrate the proper use of metric and customary measuring systems.
Utilize tools, materials, and processes safely to produce models or prototypes.
Philosophy
Materials
Grading Policy/Assessment
DoDDS Grading Scale
Classroom Management
My philosophy is that ever student can learn and succeed through hard work and diligence.
This course has been designed to provide students with an overview of applied technology with a focus on 21st Century Skills, Team Work, and Problem-Solving to include STEM related Career Exploration.
The students work is assessed via PowerPoint presentation, worksheets, labs, module exams, module quizzes, and effort. Students will receive credit for all worksheets and labs that are turned in to my satisfaction. Exam and quizzes will be administrated and their results recorded. A presentation rubric is used for all presentations.
As part of the course, students are exposed to Career Development activities as well as Teamwork concepts and activities. Credit will be given for assignments that will contribute to the overall grade in the course.
DoDEA Grading Scale:
90-100 = A
08-89 = B
70-79 = C
60 – 69 = D
59 or Below = F
The normal school policies applied to all the courses that I teach. Please see the Student / Parent Handbook for details.