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Student Syllabus
Technology Education 7th Grade Level
Woodford Co. Middle School
1. Course Description: Technology education
at Woodford Co. Middle School allows students to explore the cluster areas of
Power and Transportation, Construction, Communications, and Manufacturing.
The students can then apply this knowledge to future educational and career
choices.
This gives the students an opportunity to look at the many
technological areas for better preparation in making decisions about personal
needs and future goals.
2. Class Duration: 75 minutes
3. Class Size: 18
4. Materials furnished by student: Minimal
5. Textbook: None required.
6. Grading Policy: 20% of grade will result
from tests and written assignments; 80% from projects and/or lab work.
7. Objectives: To create learning
situations that will cause the student to become one who:
| a. |
Has an understanding of safety as it relates
to technology in the work place. |
| b. |
Is skilled in the use of the English
measuring system. |
| c. |
Develops an understanding of the many
different types of tools used in the world of technology. |
| d. |
Develops an understanding of basic house
construction. |
| e. |
Develops an understanding of Plastics
Technology. |
| f. |
Develops an understanding of Hot and Cold
Metals Technology. |
| g. |
Develops an understanding of power and its
relationship to transportation. |
| h. |
Develops an understanding of manufacturing as
it relates to mass production. |
| i. |
Develops an understanding of the
communication industry. |
| j. |
Develops an understanding of Robotics. |
| k. |
Develops an understanding of Laser
Technology. |
| l. |
Develops an understanding of Computer Aided
Drafting. |
| m. |
Develops an understanding of Electronics
Technology. |
| n. |
Develops an understanding of creative problem
solving. |
8. Outline:
| A. |
Construction |
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1. |
Reading a blueprint |
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2. |
Pouring a footer |
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3. |
Laying concrete block |
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4. |
Forming a floor and wall |
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5. |
Measuring |
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6. |
Performance test |
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7. |
Safety |
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8. |
Tool familiarization |
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9. |
Problem solving |
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| B. |
Power and Transportation |
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1. |
C02 cars |
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2. |
Model Rockets |
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3. |
Auto Mechanics |
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4. |
Bicycle mechanics and riding safety |
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5. |
Safety |
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6. |
Problem solving |
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| C. |
Manufacturing |
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1. |
Plastics Technology |
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2. |
Hot and Cold Metals Technology |
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3. |
Robotics in industry |
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4. |
Tool familiarization |
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5. |
Safety |
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6. |
Problem solving |
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| D. |
Communication |
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1. |
Laser Technology |
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2. |
Electronics Technology |
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3. |
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) |
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4. |
Computer software |
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5. |
Screen printing technology |
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6. |
Safety |
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7. |
Problem solving |
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