Using Information as a Technological Resource

·          Obtain information through interviews, computer databases, and media resource centers.

·          Create databases, text, and graphics using computer technology.

·          Convey three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.

·          Use various technologies to prepare and present information regarding technological solutions.

·          Use course experiences to participate in TSA as a leader, manager, or team member.

Using Materials as a Technological Resource

·          Identify materials by the major family groups.

·          Trace materials used in common products to their source.

·          Discuss safety procedures and practices.

·          Use tools, machines, materials, and processes properly.

·          Select materials for specific applications according to their properties.

·          Recycle materials for useful means. Examine: (All Aspects of Industry)

Using Energy as a Technological Resource

• Identify the sources of energy used in technological devices.

·          Describe four major types of energy.

·          Control the use of energy with mechanical, electrical, fluidic, and thermal systems.

·          Conserve energy through design application.

Analyzing Consumer Products

·          Discuss consumer products and their impacts on people.

·          Select a consumer product to analyze.

·          Gather information about a product.

·          Use computer to record data and present information.

·          Analyze how and why a product works by determining math and science concepts.

·          Construct models or illustrations of changes needed.

·          Report results of product testing and design improvements in written and oral reports.

·          Construct a display to explain a product and math and science applications.

Building and Controlling a System with Computers and Electronics

·          Discuss technological systems and their impacts on people, society, and the environment.

·          Obtain information about a technological system and its uses.

·          Use computers to compile data and plan a technological system.

·          Construct a model of a technological system.

·          Control a system with computers or electronics.

·          Present information about the technological system and demonstrate how the controls work.

Designing a New or Improved Product

·          Identify the needs and wants or tech. problems of people in school, home, community, or world.

·          Write a statement of the technological problem to be solved.

·          Gather info. about technical problems involved in designing and building a new or improved product.

·          Create ideas, sketches, notes, and graphics of alternative solutions.

·          Experiment in modeling a new or improved product.

·          Apply knowledge of math, science, technology, and other subjects to a solution.

·          Build a prototype of the best solution.

·          Evaluate a solution by comparing it with the problem statement.

·          Present technological solutions to others.

Examining All Aspects of Industry

·          Planning

·          Management

·          Finance

·          Technical and Production Skills

·          Underlying Principles of Technology

·          Labor Issues

·          Community Issues

·          Health, safety and Environmental Issues

Tasks and Competencies: (Virginia’s Workplace Readiness Skills)

·          Demonstrate reading, math, writing, speaking, and listening skills on a level required for employment in a chosen career field.

·          Demonstrate computer literacy on a level required for employment in a chosen career field.

·          Demonstrate reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·          Demonstrate understanding of the “big picture”.

·          Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

·          Demonstrate a positive attitude.

·          Demonstrate independence and initiative.

·          Demonstrate self-presentation skills.

·          Maintain satisfactory attendance.

·          Participate as a team member to accomplish goals.