TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

http://www.duxbury.k12.ma.us/guidance/DHS%20PoS-JE09-10.pdf

Program Design / Sequence

The Technology and Engineering Education Department offers courses in which students engage

in problem solving by designing, building, and testing solutions to real world problems.

Implementing problem-solving strategies involves the Hands-on application of science and

mathematics through the safe use of tools, materials, and processes. Hands-on / Minds-on

developmentally appropriate activities nurture the formal thinking skills that are required by

citizenry of the twenty-first century in a global economy.

Technology and Engineering Education courses focus on the technological areas of

communication, construction, manufacturing, transportation, power, and bio-related

technologies. Students are encouraged to consider how the study of technology applies to their

future career options whether they are on a (1) college preparation pathway, (2) technology and

engineering pathway, or (3) workplace preparation pathway.

Grades 9-12 Course Descriptions

701 PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY Unleveled

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Half Year - 2.5 Credits

In this course you will learn important principles of science and engineering by building a solar powered,

magnetically levitated electric motor. This motor will become the subject of your work in the Technical Drawing

unit where you will use a computer assisted drawing program to make technical drawings of the motor. In the

invention unit, you will design and research the information you need to fabricate a device that demonstrates some aspect of science, technology and engineering.

With the approval of the Science Department Head, this course may be used to fulfill 2.5 credits of the core

curriculum science requirement for students who have not fulfilled that requirement by the end of grade 10.

Prerequisite: None.

General Expectations: I, II, III, IV, V Tech Competencies: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

707 BUILDING AND REPAIRING COMPUTERS Unleveled

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Half Year - 2.5 Credits

Description: Have you ever wondered why and how your computer works? If you wish you could make a computer do more, be faster, have a bigger hard drive, or you want to get rid of a virus and keep your machine running properly, then this could be class for you. In this class, we will make basic repairs and upgrades, experiment with networking and operating systems. The computers we work on can be used for a variety of purposes, including programming, internet access, word processing, gaming and more. If you are planning on studying computer engineering, or if you just want to know how to fix your computer, you will get some valuable experience by taking this class.

Students should note that this class fulfills the graduation requirement for Technology and Engineering.

Prerequisite: 701 Principles of Technology or 710 Standards-based Technology/Engineering

General Expectations: I, II, III, IV, V Tech Competencies: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

710 STANDARDS-BASED TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING Level: 1

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Full Year - 5 Credits

This course will introduce you to all the areas of technology and engineering through hands-on activities. Units

include: Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Construction and Integrated Systems, Fluid and Thermal Systems, Electricity, Communication and Invention. This course introduces many hand and power tools and working with a variety of materials including wood and metal to make prototypes and finished products. If you are considering a career as an engineer, architect, or if you want to understand complex systems and work with your hands, this might be the class for you.

This course will prepare students for the end-of-course MCAS test in Technology and Engineering.

Prerequisite: None.

General Expectations: I, II, III, IV, V Tech Competencies: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

716 ROBOTICS Unleveled

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Half Year - 2.5 Credits

In this course you will design, build, and program robots ranging from simple to complex. You will use computers

and code to control motors and sensors like those found in modern robots. In the spring semester, the course will be focused on robotics competitions. If you like to work with mechanical devices, if you are considering a career in

computer science or mechanical engineering, or if you just enjoy building things with your hands and mind, you

should consider taking this course.

Prerequisites: 701 Principles of Technology or 710 Standards-based Technology/Engineering

General Expectations: I, II, III, IV, V Tech Competencies: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7