Introduction

Students will be learning the use and safety of the woodworking and metal working equipment in the production lab. The student will be shown the safe and proper use the equipment in the production lab and take a test on every piece of equipment that he/she will be allowed to use. The test will cover the safe operation of the machine. The student will draw plans and make up a Bill of Materials for the projects they decide to make. This is a beginning class so students will be taught the basics of a Production Lab and the use of it’s machines and tools.

Grades

The student’s grade will be based on drawings, projects, tests, class participation and clean-up preformed in the class. A grade will also be given for his/her efforts during class and his/her ability to work together with a team during some of the projects.

Grading Scale

A+ 98-100A- 90-92B 83-86C+ 77-79C- 70-72D 63-66F 59 and below

A 93-997B+ 87-89B- 80-82C 73-76D+ 67-69D- 60-62

Homework

There will no homework given in this class as all the work, written and projects can be done in the class. Project work must be done in the class so it is vitally important that the student be in class as much as possible. Make up time can be done with prior permission by the teacher and parent either before or after school.

Testing

Tests will be given for each of the Power Machines that the student will be allowed to use as well as a General Lab Safety Test. There will also be a test at the end of the First Semester and a Final Exam.

Lab Deposit

Each student is responsible for a $20 Lab Deposit which is used to cover the cost of the materials the student will use in the class during the year. It is possible that the student may have to bring in more Lab Deposit if he/she spends more on their projects during the year. At the end of the first semester, we will evaluate where the student stands with his/her Lab Deposit balance and decide whether they should bring in more money at that time. A project cost list will be kept during the year so that the teacher and student will know exactly how much the student has spent and what his/her balance is. They may bring in cash or a check with a preference being a check made out to BWHS. Bringing in a check helps with record keeping and also helps if the student loses the Deposit, it is easy to replace. ALL deposits will receive a receipt for the student to bring home and the teacher will have a copy of the deposit.

Classroom Behavior and Attendance

The student will be using the production lab in room L609 and will go through a safety lesson all equipment they will need to use in the class, followed by a safety test that the student must achieve a 90 of above to use the equipment. The student’s behavior is vitally important in this room due to the various types of power equipment that the students will be using. Horse play is strictly forbidden as it could cause a serious accident to the student and others in the class when they are using the machinery. A safety Pledge will be given out which the student and parent/guardian must sign and return before the student is allowed to begin work on the machines. They will also being using the computers in room L604 which is a computer lab. All LCPS computer use rules apply as well as other rules that must be followed when using a computer lab and a production lab. The student is not allowed to have food or drinks at the computer station at any time.

  • Students are not to play any games using the computer unless permission is given.
  • Students are to ask permission before printing out material for outside purposes.
  • Books and materials from the classroom are not to leave the classroom without permission.
  • The teacher’s office and storage rooms are off limits to students unless permission is given
  • Students are not allowed to go to websites not approved by LCPS.
  • Students are not allowed to go to My Space or Facebook

COURSE TITLE:Technology Education I

PREREQUISITE:None

DESCRIPTION:Students assess the relationship between production and society as they compose design portfolios, construct production prototypes, and apply automation to evaluate their solutions to technological problems.

MAIN TOPICS: Demonstrate workplace readiness skills.

Examine all aspects of industry.

Address elements of student life.

Explore the nature of technology.

Examine technology and society.

Analyze design.

Practice safety.

Develop abilities for a technological world.

Examine the design world.

CREDIT INFO:This course provides one elective credit required for the Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma.