Applying the Foundations of Technology

• Identify the major technological systems.
• Demonstrate how universal components make up a technological system.
• Identify and explain the problem solving process.
• Apply the technological method as a problem-solving process.
• Discuss safety procedures and practices.
• Use tools, machines, materials, and processes properly. 
• Identify components of a design log (portfolio). 
• Convey three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
• Identify math terms and procedures that are applicable to technology.
• Identify science laws and principles that are applicable to technology.
• Demonstrate a modeling technique.    
• Use course experiences to participate in TSA as a leader, manager, or team member.                                                      
• Demonstrate and practice group cooperation and leadership skills.

Integrating Technological Systems and Other School Disciplines

• Meet responsibilities as defines by the problem-solving team.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of group dynamics.
• Identify a major technological problem and design a system to solve it.
• Demonstrate the use of math, science, language arts, and social studies to help solve technological problems.
• Improve problem-solving abilities in relation to integrating technological systems.
• Recognize the connections between technological systems.
• Recognize the contributions of technological systems to the free enterprise system.
• Recognize career opportunities in a variety of technological systems.
• Identify and assess the impacts of technological systems on society and the environment.
• Examine: (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.