Exploring Technology
1/2 credit
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Exploring Technology is a one-semester class meeting one period daily. After a brief orientation to technological systems and lab procedures, students will rotate through approximately 12 self-guided high tech modular stations. Each module is equipped with the latest technologies and the students will be required to perform a hands-on activity related to the technological unit being studied. The focus is for students to gain technological literacy in as many areas as possible with some discussion of the high-tech workplace of the future. Some of the modules that will be explored include Computer Numerical Controlled milling (CNC), Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), investigating aerodynamics through the use of a wind tunnel, flight simulation and aviation, Pneumatics, Robotics, Electronics and many more.
Technology Education Manufacturing
1/2 credit
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Units will include: lab safety, production in woods and other materials, manufacturing systems, mass production, career exploration, manufacturing and the economic system, business organization and ownership, and business finance. We will manufacture various projects using the different manufacturing methods.
Electronics and Communications
1/2 credit
10th, 11th, 12th
A one-semester class meeting each day for one class period. It is designed to introduce students to the basics of electricity, electronics, digital electronics logic circuitry, and basic memory circuits. Students will learn the theory of electronic components as they build various circuits. This class is a partial lab class in which students will be required to complete exercises in each area of study. Students will pay for any materials used in their projects that are taken home. Students will be provided the opportunity to obtain valuable experience in the field of electricity and electronics. We will also look at various career options in electronics.
Power & Energy Technology
1/2 credit
10th, 11th, 12th
Prereq: Tech Ed. Manufacturing
Power & Energy Technology is a one-semester class meeting for one period each day. Students will study different sources of energy used throughout the world, applications, and the theory/applications of internal combustion engines working in activity labs. Also covered is rocketry, aviation, and solar power activities designed to enhance problem-solving skills of students. This class is a prerequisite for Basic Automotive Mechanics Technology.
Basic Automotive Mechanics Technology
1/2 credit
10th, 11th, 12th
Prereq: Power & Energy Technology
Basic Automotive Mechanics Technology is a one-semester course that meets one period daily. The course includes: the study of automotive electrical systems - battery, starters, charging systems, and ignition systems, along with carburetion, fuel injection, pollution control devices, tune-up and troubleshooting. Any costs encumbered are the responsibility of the student.
Woodworking II - Advanced
1 credit (2 periods, one semester)
10th, 11th, 12th
Prereq: Technology Education Manufacturing
Consent of Instructor
Woodworking II is a two-hour course per day for one semester. This course expands on the information and skills obtained in Tech Ed Manufacturing. Concentration will focus around cabinetry and production techniques in the woodworking and construction industry. Sample cabinetry labs will be assigned. Students will have the freedom to select their own individualized labs and will be involved in problem solving within their own labs.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
1/2 credit
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CADD is a one-semester course designed to provide students with an overview of drafting, design, and computer aided drafting techniques. Units of study will include but are not limited to: Sketching, geometric construction, orthographic projection, isometric drawing, dimensioning and tolerances, machine drafting, architecture and design.
Construction Technology
1/2 credit
11th, 12th
Prereq: Technology Education Manufacturing
This course focuses on residential construction and the related career opportunities. It will cover building materials and processes, along with cost and quality estimating. The major units of study are carpentry, plumbing, heating, and electrical. The course work is approximately 50% lab and 50% written. This course is required for Building Trades.
Architectural Drafting
1 credit (2 periods, one semester)
10th, 11th, 12th
Prereq: Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Semester course which meets two class periods daily. Required work will consist of the design, drafting and development of a set of working house plans. The course will include an introduction to CADD and may require a scale model construction.
Building Trades
2 credits
12th
Prereq: Manufacturing, Woodworking II, Computer Aided Drafting & Design(CADD),
Architectural Drafting, Construction Technology,
Building Trades is a four-period, one-semester course that meets every day. The student will have the opportunity to receive experience in carpentry, electrical, concrete, heating, flooring, landscaping, plumbing, and other phases of the home construction industry. The students will also learn how to read and decipher blueprints as well as become competent in the tools of the trade. Students are required to secure their own transportation and be “on the job” by 7:30 a.m. Class size is limited to twelve(12) students. Students wishing to qualify to take this course should maintain a "C" or better in all of the prerequisite courses. Should more than twelve(12) qualified students request the class, the twelve students with the highest GPA in prerequisite courses will be chosen. In the event of a tie, remaining candidates will be chosen by a random selection process.
Broadcast Communications
1/2 credit
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
This course is designed to introduce students to visual, audio, graphic, electronic, and fiber optic communication. The course presents a wide variety of activities, including producing your own video and audio production. This course will explore a number of careers found in the communication field and show the relationship between the career and activities completed in the course.
Digital Video Technology
1 credit (2 periods one semester)
11th, 12th
Prereq: Broadcast Communications
This advanced course is designed to expand the use of communication equipment to produce video for broadcast. Students will work on individual and group video projects. These video projects will integrate other curricular areas such as Fine Arts, English and speech, History, and Athletics to produce videos for individual use, course use, school use, community use, and Education Access Channel use.
Advanced Technology Education Research
1/2 credit
12th
Consent of Instuctor
Tech Ed. Research is a contractual, independent study course for advanced Tech Ed. students in any of the four areas; communications, transportation, manufacturing, and construction. The course is intended for seniors or juniors with advanced standing in the prerequisite courses. Students must be motivated and self-directed.
Consumer Awareness and Problem Solving
1/2 credit
10th, 11th, 12th
This is a semester class meeting each day for one class period. It is designed to enhance one’s knowledge in consumer automotive, home maintenance, and product research. This is not a course for the student who already has experience in those areas. The class will concentrate on light maintenance and repair of a vehicle, common repairs that can be made around the home, and how to shop wisely for a product. Students will be responsible for related lab activities and research projects.
Technology Work Experience
1/2 credit
12th
Prereq: 1 credit of Technology Education and
Consent of Instructor
Students in the technology work experience program will have the opportunity to use skills they learned in the classroom and on-the-job. Students interested in the technology areas of graphics, transportation, electronics, or construction will be placed on a supervised job where they will be learning more about their area of interest while receiving pay for that experience. Students will be supervised by the instructor and evaluated on a quarterly basis.
