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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Industrial Technology class is a nine week introduction course in technology. The class is based on a module system and within the lab their are thirty-two modules. All modules can be completed in a five to seven day class periods. Each student may choose the module to be explored and may request additional time if needed to complete or explore in depth the area of study.

Math Standards:

8.2.3 By the end of eighth grade, students will solve problems involving
whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers (fractions, decimals, ratios,
proportions, and percents) both with and without the use of technology.
Problems will be of varying complexities and can involve real-life data.

Student demonstrations:

Use proportions to solve scale-model problems with fractions and decimals.

8.3 Measurement

8.3.1 By the end of eighth grade, students will select appropriate tools and properly measure quantities for temperature, time, money, length and width, area and perimeter, volume and capacity, weight and mass in both standard and metric units at the level of precision required.

8.6.3 By the end of eighth grade, students will describe and represent
relations, using tables, graphs, and rules.

Student demonstrations:

Use variables to recognize and describe patterns.

Science Standards:

8.1.1 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
systems, order, and organization.

Student demonstrations:

Recognize and describe integral parts and functions of any system.
Analyze and predict the interactions within a system and between systems.
Create and use classification schemes.
Interpret cause and effect relationships within and between systems

8.1.2 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
evidence, models, and explanation.

Student demonstrations:

Collect, manipulate, and analyze data from an experiment.
Observe and develop models, such as physical, mathematical, mental, and computer
simulations.
Interpret and explain products of experimentation.
Review investigative procedures and conclusions for reasonableness.

8.1.4 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
form and function.

Student demonstration:

Demonstrate how the design of an object makes it possible for that object to perform a
specialized task, such as a bicycle or airplane.

8.2.1 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry.

Student demonstrations:

Identify questions and form hypotheses that can be examined through scientific investigations.
Design and conduct a scientific investigation.
Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence.
Think critically and logically to make the relationship between evidence and
explanations.
Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions.
Communicate scientific procedures and explanations.
Use mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiry.

8.3.2 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
motion and forces.

Student demonstrations:
Investigate, describe, and represent the motion of an object by its position, direction
of motion, and speed.
Investigate and demonstrate that the speed and/or direction of an object changes when a force is applied to that object.

8.3.3 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
the transfer of energy.

Student demonstrations:

Investigate, explain, and give examples of the forms of energy, such as heat, light,
chemical, sound, electrical, and how energy is transferred.
Investigate and describe energy transfer using simple machines.
Investigate and describe how heat is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler
object until both reach the same temperature.
Investigate and describe the properties of sound.
Investigate and describe the basic principles of electricity and magnetism.

8.6.1 By the end of eighth grade, students will develop an understanding of
technological design.

Student demonstrations:

Identify appropriate problems for technological design.
Design a solution or product.
Implement a proposed design.
Evaluate completed technological designs or products.
Communicate the process of technological design.

The mission of Industrial Technology Education is to prepare individuals to comprehend and contribute to a society influenced by technology.

8TH GRADE MASS PRODUCTION CLUSTER (9 WEEK CLASS)

This class is designed for the students to explore entrepreneurship and business. The students will form a company, market a product, and distribute dividends to the stockholders.

1. The student will learn the steps involved in forming a corporation.
2. The student will design and develop products for the corporation.
3. The student will manufacture the products.
4. The student will market and sell the product.
5. The student will distribute dividends to shareholders and dissolve the company.

7TH GRADE EXPLORATION OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
(9 WEEK CLASS)

This class is designed for the exploration of technology using the module system. The student will have the opportunity to choose five or six of the following areas:

Learning Modules
1. The student will create simple machines then find some way to combining them together to create some type of motion device.
2. The student will correlate between critical thinking skills and technology.
3. The student will explore technology then and now.
4. Using AutoCAD 2000, the student will develop and plot a simple drawing.
5. The student will understand the basic drawing concepts of AutoCAD 2000.
6. The student will build, design, and test a bridge made of macaroni.
7. Using the computer, the student will design, build, and test a car.
8. Using a digital camera, the student will learn how to import images into various computer applications.
9. The student will learn the features of Windows 95.
10. The student will understand the importance of CNC machines in industry and be able to operate the two CNC machines in the tech lab.
11. Using the Paper Direct program, the students will publish a pamphlet, newsletter, or flyer.
12. The student will learn to apply business skills using a spreadsheet and a database.
13. Using Printshop, the student will learn to make signs, greeting, cards, certificates, and letterheads.
14. Using the presentation computer, the student will explore Microsoft PowerPoint to make a presentation on one of the modules they have completed.
15. The student will explore different types of robotics used in industry and write and implement a robotic in the tech lab.
16. The student will search the internet to import graphics into Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, and Corel Draw.
17. Using a PC, the student will design and test towers and cantilevers.
18. The student will explore different type of web pages, then develop his own web page.
19. The student will design and construct a dome.
20. The student will explore DC current and its applications using the electronic kit.
21. The student will construct a delta dart, test it, and explore theory of flight over an airfoil.
22. The student will explore the concept of hovercraft by constructing a small hovercraft in the tech lab.
23. The student will design and build a sumo car and compete against other students.
24. The student will develop an understanding of laser communications in industry and explore lasers in the tech lab.
25. The student will explore pneumatics and hydraulics in industry and construct a simple pneumatic and hydraulic robot.
26. The student will design and build a rocket to understand the theory of rocketry and space exploration.
27. The student will build a solar machine and explore solar power and its applications.
28. The student will produce a television documentary for Channel 13 utilizing video equipment.

This program is based on exploring new industrial processes. A cluster of areas are explored, which consist of welding, power mechanics, drafting, computer drafting, Metric 500, and CNC lathe. In each of these ares the subject matter is more academic in information. The students develop a working knowledge of each area and work on actual problems faced in industry.

This is a module-based curriculum containing 30 different learning modules. Each student has the opportunity as many different areas of learning within the time frame set by the instructor. In addition to the modules, students will explore welding and sheet metal.

Learning Modules
1. The student will create simple machines then find some way to combining them together to create some type of motion device.
2. The student will correlate between critical thinking skills and technology.
3. The student will explore technology then and now.
4. Using AutoCAD 2000, the student will develop and plot a simple drawing.
5. The student will understand the basic drawing concepts of AutoCAD 2000.
6. The student will build, design, and test a bridge made of macaroni.
7. Using the computer, the student will design, build, and test a car.
8. Using a digital camera, the student will learn how to import images into various computer applications.
9. The student will learn the features of Windows 95.
10. The student will understand the importance of CNC machines in industry and be able to operate the two CNC machines in the tech lab.
11. Using the Paper Direct program, the students will publish a pamphlet, newsletter, or flyer.
12. The student will learn to apply business skills using a spreadsheet and a database.
13. Using Printshop, the student will learn to make signs, greeting, cards, certificates, and letterheads.
14. Using the presentation computer, the student will explore Microsoft PowerPoint to make a presentation on one of the modules they have completed.
15. The student will explore different types of robotics used in industry and write and implement a robotic in the tech lab.
16. , Th student will search the internet to import graphics into Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, and Corel Draw.
17. Using a PC, the student will design and test towers and cantilevers.
18. The student will explore different type of web pages, then develop his own web page.
19. The student will design and construct a dome.
20. The student will explore DC current and its applications using the electronic kit.
21. The student will construct a delta dart, test it, and explore theory of flight over an airfoil.
22. The student will explore the concept of hovercraft by constructing a small hovercraft in the tech lab.
23. The student will design and build a sumo car and compete against other students.
24. The student will develop an understanding of laser communications in industry and explore lasers in the tech lab.
25. The student will explore pneumatics and hydraulics in industry and construct a simple pneumatic and hydraulic robot.
26. The student will design and build a rocket to understand the theory of rocketry and space exploration.
27. The student will build a solar machine and explore solar power and its applications.
28. The student will produce a television documentary for Channel 13 utilizing video equipment.

Welding
1. The student will be able to identify, maintain, and safely operate welding equipment.
2. The student will be able to 5 welding joints, both with gas and arc.
3. The student will explore occupations in the manufacturing welding area.

Sheet Metal
1. The student will draw a layout drawing of their toolbox.
2. The student will be able to identify sheet metal tools.
3. The student will be able to operate the spot welder in the construction of their sheet metal box.
4. The student will be able to understand the fabrication process of the sheet metal industry. Ex: plumbing, heating & cooling ducts.
5. The student will construct and paint a sheet metal toolbox.

DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY/ADVANCED WOODWORKING

Math Standards:

12.2.3 By the end of twelfth grade, students will perform estimations and
computations mentally, with paper and pencil, and with technology.

12.3 Measurement

12.3.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will select and use appropriate
measuring units, tools, and/or technology to achieve a specified degree of
accuracy and precision.

12.3.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will convert between metric and
standard units of measurement.

12.4.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will calculate perimeter, area,
and volume for two- and three- dimensional shapes.

12.4.7 By the end of twelfth grade, students will apply deductive reasoning to
arrive at valid conclusions.

Science Standards

12.1.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of
evidence, models, and explanation.

Student demonstrations:

Create a physical, mental, or mathematical model to show how objects and processes
are connected.
Test the usefulness of a model by comparing its predictions to actual observations.
Understand that the way data are displayed affects interpretation.
Evaluate the reasonableness of answers to problems by reviewing the process used to
find answers and checking against typical values.
Understand that larger well-chosen population samples produce better estimates of
population summary statistics.
Use some random process to avoid sample bias.
Understand that a believable correlation between two variables doesn't mean that
either one causes the other.
This is a class to explore skills in computer-aided drafting. The latest technology is being used to teach civil and architectural drafting.

AutoCAD 2000

The student will learn AutoCAD commands and become acquainted with information in other areas:
1. Office practices for firms using AutoCAD systems.
2. Preliminary planning and sketches.
3. Line types and their uses.
4. Drawing geometric shapes and constructions.
5. Special editing operations that increase productivity.
6. Making multi view drawing (orthographic projection).
7. Dimensioning techniques and practices based on accepted standards.
8. Drawing section views and designing graphic patters.
9. Creating shapes and symbols for different uses.
10. Creating and managing symbol libraries.
11. Sketching with AutoCAD.
12. Basic 3D drawing and display.
13. Plotting and printing drawings.
14. Using Windows NT Explorer for organizing and managing files and directories.
15. Digitizing existing drawings.
16. Access and working with the Internet.

Textbook: AutoCAD and its applications.

3D Studio R4

1. The student will be able to reset the system.
2. The student will be able to create and edit some basic objects.
3. The student will be able to assign materials to objects.
4. The student will be able to position and adjust the lights and cameras.
5. The student will be able to use Keyframer to create position and scale keys.
6. The student will be able to create preview flic.
7. The student will be able to render views and play animation.
8. The student will be able to save 3D Studio mesh files and projects.

Textbook: Learning 3D Studio R4 A Tutorial Approach

ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS

Math Standards:

12.1 Numeration/Number Sense

12.1.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will express the equivalent forms
of numbers using exponents, radicals, scientific notation, absolute values,
fractions, decimals, and percents.

12.2.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will solve theoretical and applied
problems using numbers in equivalent forms, radicals, exponents, scientific
notation, absolute values, fractions, decimals, and percents, ratios and
proportions, order of operations, and properties of real numbers.

12.2.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will justify the reasonableness of
solutions.

Student demonstrations:

Using significant digits, determine the accuracy of a solution.

12.3 Measurement

12.3.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will select and use appropriate
measuring units, tools, and/or technology to achieve a specified degree of
accuracy and precision.

12.4.7 By the end of twelfth grade, students will apply deductive reasoning to
arrive at valid conclusions.
Science Standards:

12.3.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of
the structure of the atom.

Student demonstrations:

Investigate and describe the components and properties of atoms. Investigate and explain the decay of radioactive isotopes.
Investigate and describe the effect of electrical and nuclear forces which hold atoms
together.

12.3.4 By the end of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of
motions and forces.

Student demonstrations:

Calculate the effect of forces on the motion of objects.
Investigate and understand gravity as a universal force that each mass exerts on any
other mass.
Investigate and understand electrical force as a universal force that exists between any two charged objects.
Describe an electric field and a magnetic field, and compare the interaction between
them.

12.3.6 By the end of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of
the interactions of energy and matter.

Student demonstrations:

Investigate and understand all waves have energy and transfer energy.
Investigate and demonstrate how electromagnetic waves result when a charged object
accelerates.
Investigate and illustrate how wavelength and frequency of waves are inversely
related.
Investigate and understand that the energy of waves can be changed into other forms
of energy, just as other forms of energy can be transformed into wave energy.
Investigate and identify atoms or molecules by spectral analysis.
Investigate and describe how the composition and temperature of a material affects
electron flow.

Using programs on the PC and a textbook, students will explore AC and DC electrical circuits. The students will have an opportunity to read about different types of circuits and construct them in a laboratory setting.

1. The student will master the fundamentals of direct current.
2. The student will build and test an 8-transitor radio using problem-solving skills.
3. The student will master the fundamentals of alternating current.
4. The student will understand the theory of inductance, capacitance, and RCL circuits.
5. The student will build an electric motor to understand the theory and principles of electric motors.
6. The student will understand semiconductors, DC power supplies, transistor fundamentals and amplifiers, and linear integrated circuits.
7. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of computer networking along with PC trouble shooting and repair.

Textbook: Applied Electricity and Electronics

WOODWORKING

Math Standards:

12.2.3 By the end of twelfth grade, students will perform estimations and
computations mentally, with paper and pencil, and with technology.

12.3 Measurement

12.3.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will select and use appropriate
measuring units, tools, and/or technology to achieve a specified degree of
accuracy and precision.

12.3.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will convert between metric and
standard units of measurement.

12.4.1 By the end of twelfth grade, students will calculate perimeter, area,
and volume for two- and three- dimensional shapes.

12.4.7 By the end of twelfth grade, students will apply deductive reasoning to
arrive at valid conclusions.

Science Standards

12.1.2 By the end of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of
evidence, models, and explanation.

Student demonstrations:

Create a physical, mental, or mathematical model to show how objects and processes
are connected.
Test the usefulness of a model by comparing its predictions to actual observations.
Understand that the way data are displayed affects interpretation.
Evaluate the reasonableness of answers to problems by reviewing the process used to find answers and checking against typical values.
Understand that larger well-chosen population samples produce better estimates of
population summary statistics.
Use some random process to avoid sample bias.
Understand that a believable correlation between two variables doesn't mean that
either one causes the other.

This class is designed for students to gain woodworking skills for personal or vocation use.

1. The student will be able to identify all hand tools and their use.
2. The student will be able to repair and maintain hand tools and power machines.
3. The student will demonstrate safe use of power tools.
4. The student will pass both a written and performance test on each machine.
5. The student will construct a project/projects of good quality.

CARPENTRY (ONE SEMESTER CLASS)

This is a class to explore skills in carpentry. Each student has the opportunity to construct different of projects within the time frame set by the instructor. In addition to the building of garden sheds, students will explore home electricity, concrete and AutoCad.

1. The student will produce a carpentry project of his or her choice.
2. The student will explore house wiring.
3. The student will be able to read blue prints and understand AutoCad.
4. The student will be able to demonstrate wall construction, rafter construction and general carpentry skills.