In this course, students learn about the nature of technology and engineering. Students have opportunities to study the scope of technology and its impacts on society. They learn about the core concepts of technology and about the various approaches to solving problems, including engineering design and experimentation. Students participate in engineering and design activities to understand how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. Project-based learning activities include a structural engineering challenge, race car design challenge, catapult design activity, and other exciting opportunities to learn about brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, constructing, testing, experimenting, and refining designs. Students also get the opportunity to develop creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills to help them become better equipped for real world experiences.

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Course Learning Modules

 

1st Nine Weeks  

• Introduction to Technology

• Areas of Technology

• Introduction to Design and Engineering
   

2nd Nine Weeks

• Invention and Innovation

• The Impacts of Technology

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Learning Modules include the following topic areas:

 

• The Nature of Technology

• Technology and Society

• Invention and Innovation

• Engineering and Design

• Computer-aided Design

• Construction Technology

• Energy and Power Technology

• Manufacturing Technology

• Transportation Technology

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Learning Management

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• We will be using Canvas for our learning management system now instead of Google Classroom.

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• Canvas will be the central location for instructional materials,  assignments, assessments, and resources.

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• Students will be automatically added to Canvas.

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• Students can access Canvas through their Wake Portal account.

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Assignments & Grading

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• Assignments will be posted on Canvas under the topic for that week.

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• Students should check Canvas for lesson resources and assignments if they miss a class.

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• When late work is submitted, students should send me an email with the assignment name, so I can grade the

   assignment and update PowerSchool in a timely manner. PHMS Late Work policy will be followed for time given to

   submit late work.

 

• Students will be evaluated through various types of assignments including classwork, labs, quizzes, tests, and

   projects.

 

  50% of Grade - Minors (Classwork, Labs, Quizzes)

  50% of Grade - Majors (Tests, Projects).

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Class Expectations

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Each student is expected to follow the Four Be’s Policy

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1. Be on time to class.

2. Be prepared for class (WCPSS Chromebook, spiral notebook, pencils, etc).

3. Be respectful of others and their property.

4. Be safe.

 

 

Supplies (Needed Daily)

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• WCPSS Chromebook

• Spiral Notebook (1 subject 70 Sheets)

• Pencils

• Highlighter

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