Faculty

Mr. Michael Allen
Mr. William Hanebury

Courses

The Technology Education program is an integral part of general education, providing all students with the opportunity to combine tool and material manipulation, critical thinking, and problem solving. The program is designed to provide a broad content base and extended opportunity for experiences with tools and materials. The concept of "learning by doing" is utilized whenever possible.

Note: "Integrated Technology Concepts" taken during 9th grade or Drafting I taken during grades 10-12 is a prerequisite of all students who elect to take the following laboratory courses: Wood Processes I, Wood Processes II, Metal Processes, Energy, Power, and Transportation, with the exception of Communication Technology, which can also be taken after completion of any Art course offering. Drafting I may be taken by the student concurrently with the courses mentioned above in order to fulfill a prerequisite and must be completed before electing Drafting II.

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS

This Technology program is designed to offer the 9th grade student an introduction to various areas encompassed by the Technology Education curricula, as well as serve as preparation for Vo-Tech. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving situations related to Physical, Informational and Biotechnological Systems. "Hands-on" introductory experiences will be provided in Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery, Robotics, Graphic Design, Electrical Systems, Pneumatic Systems, and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). An Enterprise System (class project) will conclude the experience with students constructing various projects relative to the above.

DRAFTING I (Mechanical / Computer Aided)

This course has been developed to enhance student skills learned in scaling, proportion, technical lettering, multi-view drawings, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, auxiliary views, section views, threading, as well as to introduce the student to the use of AutoCAD as an aid in the practice of drafting techniques. Students will explore areas including an introduction to the computer, software commands, two dimensional geometry creation, three dimensional modeling, layout drawings, printing, and plotting. As students complete drawings, they will receive exposure to a Dimensioning machine, and Roland 3-D Machine. These machines will create a physical model of student drawings, which is constructed numerically and composed of plastic.

DRAFTING II (Architectural Drawing and Modeling)

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the many facets of the field of architecture. Emphasis will be placed on designing a residential structure encompassing the materials and technologies required to produce a building that is attractive, practical, affordable, and energy efficient. Instruction will also be provided in the field of commercial architecture, on a time permitting basis.

ENERGY, POWER, & TRANSPORTATION

The Energy, Power, & Transportation course offers many opportunities to explore the technologies related to various fields through "hands on" activities in each unit, including: Science of Electronics; Sources of Electricity; Circuits and Power; Magnetism; Generators; Conservation of Energy Sources, The Effects of Energy Use on the Environment; Transportation Systems, Small Engine Operation and Future Sources of Energy. The second semester of this course will focus on both residential wiring and small engine units, their theory of operation and application. Students will have an opportunity to experience a variety of techniques by which power is generated and used in our technological society. Knowledge and experience in this course can be used as general background knowledge or as preparation for study beyond high school.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

This course provides a broad overview of communication systems. Print, acoustic, light, audiovisual and electronic media will be studied as they relate to communications. Students will experience individualized and group laboratory activities in the combined areas of generating, assembling and processing a communicative message through current technological processes utilized today in the field of printing; layout and design; screen processes; heat transfer; digital printing, photography, and digital photography. The manual photography component is designed to develop picture taking and film processing skills and is based on black and white photography.

METAL PROCESSES

The course in metalworking supplies basic information on tools, machines, materials, and procedures through lecture, demonstration and application. Areas covered include: metal in everyday lives; design; safety; bench and wrought metal; sheet metal; forging; heat treatment of steels; foundry; machine shop; welding. If time permits, students will be exposed to a computerized mill, which is numerically controlled. (CNC Mill)

WOOD PROCESSES I

Woodworking has existed since the beginning of civilization, and throughout time, many changes have and are taking place. The use of this time-old material is studied through: forestry; design; planning; hand tools; power tools; joints; surface decoration; fasteners; finishing; projects.

WOOD PROCESSES II

This course is a continuation of Wood Processes I. (If time permits, students will be exposed to a computerized mill, which is numerically controlled. (CNC Mill)

CISCO NETWORKING I

The Cisco Networking Academy program combines lectures and online learning with hands-on laboratory exercises in which students apply what they learn in class while working on actual networks. Students design, build and maintain computer networks. Other areas of study include network layers, addressing, network wiring, router configuration and various troubleshooting techniques. This networking curriculum prepares students for lifelong opportunities in the real world. Learning objectives are tied to the national math and science standards. This course is recommended for students with a strong interest in networking. Students may elect a second year of Cisco, and upon completion may choose to take a CCNA certification. (through the Cisco Academy)

CISCO NETWORKING II

If elected, the second year of Cisco is an advanced continuation of level one. Testing from the Cisco Academy (CCNA) will be available at a certified testing site upon completion of the course.