LARGO HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Teacher:Mr. Sabur

Course Title:Technology Systems 2

Grade Level:10th –12thGrades

Course Abstract:

This course is designed for mostly hands on activities with individualized progress and accomplishments with emphasis on Pre-Engineering and the Core Technologies. These include Electricity, Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Fluid Systems, Optical Systems, Structural Systems, Small Engines (Thermal Systems) and Materials Technology.

Long Range Goals and Objectives:

“Technology Foundations” is aligned with the Prince George’s County Public School’s Scope and Sequence for Technology Education. Additionally, the class reinforces students’ mastery of those Core Learning Goals identified by the State of Maryland for its High School Assessment Program. The class work in this class will enable students to learn:

  • Characteristics and Scope of Technology;
  • Core Concepts of Technology;
  • Relationships among Technologies and the Connections between Technology and Other Fields of Study;
  • Cultural, Social, Economic, and Political Effects of Technology;
  • Effects of Technology in the Environment;
  • The Role of Society in the Development and Use of Technology;
  • The Influence of Technology on History;
  • The Attributes of Design;
  • Engineering Design;
  • The Role of Troubleshooting, Research and Development, Invention and Innovation, and Experimentation in Problem Solving;
  • The Ability to Apply the Design Process;
  • The Abilities to Use and Maintain Technological Products and Systems;
  • The Abilities to Assess the Impact of Products and Systems;
  • Select and Use Medical Technologies;
  • Select and Use Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies;
  • Select and Use Energy and Power Technologies;
  • Select and Use Information and Communication Technologies;
  • Select and Use Transportation Technologies;
  • Select and Use Manufacturing Technologies;
  • Select and Use Construction Technologies.

First Quarter

1. Instruments and Equipment/Basic Drafting

• The correct use and care of drafting equipment and instruments.
• First Basic series of drawings
• line and quality, lettering and basic outline techniques
• spacing, centering, accuracy, and finished details of the drawings

2. Impacts of Technology

• Study of careers including engineers, technologists, and technicians
• applications of the Core Technologies

Second Quarter

I. Multi-view Drawings

• Theory of Shape Description
• using projection lines for the TOP, FRONT, and RIGHT SIDE Views

2. Preliminary Floor Plan

• Complete drawing with changes listed in the handout (directions sheet)
• draw a foundation plan

3. Technological Issues

• Study of careers including engineers, technologists, and technicians
• applications of the Core Technologies

Third Quarter

I. Structural Systems

• Bridges and Supports
• Beams
• Girders
• Foundations

2. Robotics Systems

• Robotic arm - pneumatic and fluid systems
• Technical Plans for Robotic arm
• Mouse Trap Car (school competition)
• Mechanical Systems

Fourth Quarter

1. Architectural Model

• Three dimensional model from plans, elevations, and sections
• Selected readings, worksheets and tests

2. Architectural and Technical Drafting

• Floor plans (to scale)
• Elevations
• Map Drafting

3. Career Information

• Study of various technical careers in the building industry
• applications of the Core Technologies

Drafting Grading Rubrics

Architectural and schematic drawings will be graded using:

• Quality of lines (33%)

Precision
Accuracy

• Level of use for instruments and equipment (33%)

Functional use
Precise of the scale rule
Level of neatness

• Effective use of time (33%)

Grading Criteria (Per quarter)

Class work*/Notebook/Quarterly Project 50%
(See Long Range Goals and Objectives)

Assessments40%
(Concept Mapping, Debates, Demonstrations/Presentations,

Discussions/Interviews, Journals/Logs, Modeling/Prototyping,

Multiple-Choice Tests, Observations, Open-Ended Questioning,

Portfolios, Projects, Self Assessment/Peer Assessment,

True-False Tests)

Warm Ups/Downs/Homework 10%

(Extension Assignments Used To Activate Prior Knowledge, Stimulate

Long-Term Memory, Quick Writes (BCRs/ECRs), and Conclusion Class Assignments)

Possible Projects: (Depending on material availability)
Robotic Arm, Mousetrap Car, Structural Bridge, Penny Toss (catapult), Small Engines, 3D Architectural Model, Magnetic Levitation Vehicle, etc.

Attendance/Tardy Policy:

(See student handbook).

Materials:Mechanical pencil

Students are expected to purchase a 0.5mm mechanical pencil for this course. Technical and architectural drawings must be precise and will not be graded if they are not done with a mechanical pencil. All other materials will be furnished by the teacher.

Technology Systems Portfolio/Notebook:

Students are expected to maintain a notebook or section in a binder-notebook for this course. There will be a lot of technical information that students will be required to learn.

* Employability skills equal 5% of your grade and are defined as being on time, being prepared for class, working all period, and participating in clean-up at the end of class.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS MUST SIGN AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL SYLLABUS TO MR. SABUR PRIOR TO ANY GRADES BEING RECORDED.

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