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I.T. CURRICULUM WIRTING TEAM Mr. Philip K. Voigt – Director of Music Education and Instructional Technology

Mr. Steven Bloom – Middle School Technology Teacher Ms. Lindsay Dolezal – High School Technology Teacher Mr. Darren Ehrhardt – High School Technology Teacher Mr. Michael Logan – Middle School Technology Teacher

CURRICULUM COUNCIL

Ms. Sharon Dungee – Assistant Superintendent for Education and Administration

Ms. Jill Bothwell – Educator Dr. Franklin N. Caesar – Administrator

Ms. Michelle Celenza – Educator Ms. Dafny Irizarry – Educator

Ms. Brenda Jackson – Administrator Mr. Thomas Kuhn – Educator Ms. Rosa Lien – Administrator

Ms. Kristine LoCascio – Administrator Ms. Sandra Mercurio – Educator Mr. Michael Romano – Educator Mr. Vincent Ruggerio – Educator

Ms. Cathy Vereline – Administrator Mr. Philip K. Voigt – Administrator

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Craig G. Carr – Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael Wolpert – Assistant Superintendent for Personnel

Mr. Kevin Miller - Assistant Superintendent for Business Ms. Sharon Dungee - Assistant Superintendent for Education and Administration

Mr. Norman Wagner – Administrator for Buildings, Grounds and Security

CENTRAL ISLIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Fred Philips – President

Mr. Daniel Devine – Vice President Mr. William Softy – Member

Ms. Monique McCray – Member Ms. Edna Carbajal – Member

Mr. Javier Saenz De Viteri – Member Ms. Doris Dodson – Member

We would also like to acknowledge the collaborative efforts contributed by the Central Islip Building Principals Association, the Central Islip Teachers Association, the Central Islip Technology Committee, Mr. Jim Woods and

the Network Outsource Tech Team, NYS State Education Department Office of Educational Design and Technology and the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE).

This Technology Curriculum was adopted by the Central Islip Board of Education on April 8, 2013 at the regularly scheduled April Meeting by a unanimous vote.


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M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t T h e m i s s i o n o f t h e C e n t r a l I s l i p P u b l i c S c h o o l s i s t o e n a b l e a l l s t u d e n t s t o f u l f i l l t h e i r p o t e n t i a l s a n d b e c o m e r e s p o n s i b l e , c o n t r i b u t i n g a d u l t s a b l e t o t h r i v e i n a c u l t u r a l l y d i v e r s e , c h a n g i n g w o r l d . I n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h t h e e n t i r e c o m m u n i t y , w e w i l l p r o v i d e a q u a l i t y , e d u c a t i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e t h a t o f f e r s e q u i t a b l e l e a r n i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s i n a s a f e e n v i r o n m e n t . W e w i l l l i n k h o m e , s c h o o l , a n d c o m m u n i t y t o e n s u r e a p o s i t i v e , s u p p o r t i v e e d u c a t i o n t h a t f o s t e r s s t u d e n t e x c e l l e n c e a n d s u c c e s s .

N a t i o n a l E d u c a t i o n T e c h n o l o g y S t a n d a r d s T h e t e c h n o l o g y f o u n d a t i o n s t a n d a r d s f o r s t u d e n t s a r e d i v i d e d i n t o s i x b r o a d c a t e g o r i e s . S t a n d a r d s w i t h i n e a c h c a t e g o r y a r e t o b e i n t r o d u c e d , r e i n f o r c e d , a n d m a s t e r e d b y s t u d e n t s . T h e s e c a t e g o r i e s p r o v i d e a f r a m e w o r k f o r l i n k i n g p e r f o r m a n c e i n d i c a t o r s w i t h i n t h e P r o f i l e s f o r T e c h n o l o g y L i t e r a t e S t u d e n t s t o t h e s t a n d a r d s . T e a c h e r s c a n u s e t h e s e s t a n d a r d s a n d p r o f i l e s a s g u i d e l i n e s f o r p l a n n i n g t e c h n o l o g y - b a s e d a c t i v i t i e s i n w h i c h s t u d e n t s a c h i e v e s u c c e s s i n l e a r n i n g , c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d l i f e s k i l l s . T e c h n o l o g y F o u n d a t i o n S t a n d a r d s f o r S t u d e n t s

1 . B a s i c o p e r a t i o n s a n d c o n c e p t s • S t u d e n t s d e m o n s t r a t e a s o u n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e n a t u r e a n d o p e r a t i o n

o f t e c h n o l o g y s y s t e m s . • S t u d e n t s a r e p r o f i c i e n t i n t h e u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y .

2 . S o c i a l , e t h i c a l , a n d h u m a n i s s u e s • S t u d e n t s u n d e r s t a n d t h e e t h i c a l , c u l t u r a l , a n d s o c i e t a l i s s u e s r e l a t e d t o

t e c h n o l o g y . • S t u d e n t s p r a c t i c e r e s p o n s i b l e u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y s y s t e m s , i n f o r m a t i o n ,

a n d s o f t w a r e . • S t u d e n t s d e v e l o p p o s i t i v e a t t i t u d e s t o w a r d t e c h n o l o g y u s e s t h a t s u p p o r t

l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g , c o l l a b o r a t i o n , p e r s o n a l p u r s u i t s , a n d p r o d u c t i v i t y .

3 . T e c h n o l o g y p r o d u c t i v i t y t o o l s • S t u d e n t s u s e t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s t o e n h a n c e l e a r n i n g , i n c r e a s e

p r o d u c t i v i t y , a n d p r o m o t e c r e a t i v i t y . • S t u d e n t s u s e p r o d u c t i v i t y t o o l s t o c o l l a b o r a t e i n c o n s t r u c t i n g

t e c h n o l o g y - e n h a n c e d m o d e l s , p r e p a r e p u b l i c a t i o n s , a n d p r o d u c e o t h e r c r e a t i v e w o r k s


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4 . T e c h n o l o g y c o m m u n i c a t i o n s t o o l s • S t u d e n t s u s e t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s t o c o l l a b o r a t e , p u b l i s h , a n d i n t e r a c t

w i t h p e e r s , E x p e r t s , a n d o t h e r a u d i e n c e s . • S t u d e n t s u s e a v a r i e t y o f m e d i a a n d f o r m a t s t o c o m m u n i c a t e i n f o r m a t i o n

a n d i d e a s e f f e c t i v e l y t o m u l t i p l e a u d i e n c e s .

5 . T e c h n o l o g y r e s e a r c h t o o l s • S t u d e n t s u s e t e c h n o l o g y t o l o c a t e , e v a l u a t e , a n d c o l l e c t i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m

a v a r i e t y o f s o u r c e s . • S t u d e n t s u s e t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s t o p r o c e s s d a t a a n d r e p o r t r e s u l t s . • S t u d e n t s e v a l u a t e a n d s e l e c t n e w i n f o r m a t i o n r e s o u r c e s a n d

t e c h n o l o g i c a l i n n o v a t i o n s b a s e d o n t h e a p p r o p r i a t e n e s s f o r s p e c i f i c t a s k s .

6 . T e c h n o l o g y p r o b l e m - s o l v i n g a n d d e c i s i o n - m a k i n g t o o l s • S t u d e n t s u s e t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s f o r s o l v i n g p r o b l e m s a n d m a k i n g

i n f o r m e d d e c i s i o n s . • S t u d e n t s e m p l o y t e c h n o l o g y i n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f s t r a t e g i e s f o r s o l v i n g

p r o b l e m s i n t h e r e a l w o r l d . • F o r d e t a i l e d i n f o r m a t i o n o n N E T S , v i s i t I S T E ' s W e b s i t e :

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I S T E K - 1 2 B e n c h m a r k s f o r T e c h n o l o g y N a t i o n a l E d u c a t i o n a l T e c h n o l o g y C o m p e t e n c i e s f o r S t u d e n t s b y G r a d e L e v e l

S e c o n d G r a d e P r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f G r a d e 2 , s t u d e n t s w i l l :

1 . U s e i n p u t d e v i c e s ( e . g . , m o u s e , k e y b o a r d , r e m o t e c o n t r o l ) a n d o u t p u t d e v i c e s ( e . g . , m o n i t o r , p r i n t e r ) t o s u c c e s s f u l l y o p e r a t e c o m p u t e r s , V C R s , a u d i o t a p e s , a n d o t h e r t e c h n o l o g i e s . ( 1 )

2 . U s e a v a r i e t y o f m e d i a a n d t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s f o r d i r e c t e d a n d i n d e p e n d e n t l e a r n i n g a c t i v i t i e s . ( 1 , 3 )

3 . C o m m u n i c a t e a b o u t t e c h n o l o g y u s i n g d e v e l o p m e n t a l l y a p p r o p r i a t e a n d a c c u r a t e t e r m i n o l o g y . ( 1 )

4 . U s e d e v e l o p m e n t a l l y a p p r o p r i a t e m u l t i m e d i a r e s o u r c e s ( e . g . , i n t e r a c t i v e b o o k s , e d u c a t i o n a l s o f t w a r e , e l e m e n t a r y m u l t i m e d i a e n c y c l o p e d i a s ) t o s u p p o r t l e a r n i n g . ( 1 )

5 . W o r k c o o p e r a t i v e l y a n d c o l l a b o r a t i v e l y w i t h p e e r s , f a m i l y m e m b e r s , a n d o t h e r s w h e n u s i n g t e c h n o l o g y i n t h e c l a s s r o o m . ( 2 )

6 . D e m o n s t r a t e p o s i t i v e s o c i a l a n d e t h i c a l b e h a v i o r s w h e n u s i n g t e c h n o l o g y . ( 2 )

7 . P r a c t i c e r e s p o n s i b l e u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y s y s t e m s a n d s o f t w a r e . ( 2 ) 8 . C r e a t e d e v e l o p m e n t a l l y a p p r o p r i a t e m u l t i m e d i a p r o d u c t s w i t h s u p p o r t

f r o m t e a c h e r s , f a m i l y m e m b e r s , o r s t u d e n t p a r t n e r s . ( 3 ) 9 . U s e t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s ( e . g . , p u z z l e s , l o g i c a l t h i n k i n g p r o g r a m s ,

w r i t i n g t o o l s , d i g i t a l c a m e r a s , d r a w i n g t o o l s ) f o r p r o b l e m s o l v i n g , c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d i l l u s t r a t i o n o f t h o u g h t s , i d e a s , a n d s t o r i e s . ( 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 )


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1 0 . G a t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n a n d c o m m u n i c a t e w i t h o t h e r s u s i n g t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , w i t h s u p p o r t f r o m t e a c h e r s , f a m i l y m e m b e r s , o r s t u d e n t p a r t n e r s . ( 4 )

F i f t h G r a d e P r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f G r a d e 5 , s t u d e n t s w i l l :

1 . U s e k e y b o a r d s a n d o t h e r c o m m o n i n p u t a n d o u t p u t d e v i c e s ( i n c l u d i n g a d a p t i v e d e v i c e s w h e n n e c e s s a r y ) e f f i c i e n t l y a n d e f f e c t i v e l y . ( 1 )

2 . D i s c u s s c o m m o n u s e s o f t e c h n o l o g y i n d a i l y l i f e a n d t h e a d v a n t a g e s a n d d i s a d v a n t a g e s t h o s e u s e s p r o v i d e . ( 1 , 2 )

3 . D i s c u s s b a s i c i s s u e s r e l a t e d t o r e s p o n s i b l e u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a n d d e s c r i b e p e r s o n a l c o n s e q u e n c e s o f i n a p p r o p r i a t e u s e . ( 2 )

4 . U s e g e n e r a l - p u r p o s e p r o d u c t i v i t y t o o l s a n d p e r i p h e r a l s t o s u p p o r t p e r s o n a l p r o d u c t i v i t y , r e m e d i a t e s k i l l d e f i c i t s , a n d f a c i l i t a t e l e a r n i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e c u r r i c u l u m . ( 3 )

5 . U s e t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s ( e . g . , m u l t i m e d i a a u t h o r i n g , p r e s e n t a t i o n , W e b t o o l s , d i g i t a l c a m e r a s , a n d s c a n n e r s ) f o r i n d i v i d u a l a n d c o l l a b o r a t i v e w r i t i n g , c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d p u b l i s h i n g a c t i v i t i e s t o c r e a t e k n o w l e d g e p r o d u c t s f o r a u d i e n c e s i n s i d e a n d o u t s i d e t h e c l a s s r o o m . ( 3 , 4 )

6 . U s e t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s e f f i c i e n t l y t o a c c e s s r e m o t e i n f o r m a t i o n , c o m m u n i c a t e w i t h o t h e r s i n s u p p o r t o f d i r e c t a n d i n d e p e n d e n t l e a r n i n g , a n d p u r s u e p e r s o n a l i n t e r e s t s . ( 4 )

7 . U s e t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d o n l i n e r e s o u r c e s ( e . g . , e - m a i l , o n l i n e d i s c u s s i o n s , W e b e n v i r o n m e n t s ) t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n c o l l a b o r a t i v e p r o b l e m -s o l v i n g a c t i v i t i e s f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f d e v e l o p i n g s o l u t i o n s o r p r o d u c t s f o r a u d i e n c e s i n s i d e a n d o u t s i d e t h e c l a s s r o o m . ( 4 , 5 )

8 . U s e t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s ( e . g . , c a l c u l a t o r s , d a t a c o l l e c t i o n p r o b e s , v i d e o s , e d u c a t i o n a l s o f t w a r e ) f o r p r o b l e m s o l v i n g , s e l f - d i r e c t e d l e a r n i n g , a n d e x t e n d e d l e a r n i n g a c t i v i t i e s . ( 5 , 6 )

9 . D e t e r m i n e w h i c h t e c h n o l o g y i s u s e f u l a n d s e l e c t t h e a p p r o p r i a t e t o o l ( s ) a n d t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s t o a d d r e s s a v a r i e t y o f t a s k s a n d p r o b l e m s . ( 5 , 6 )

1 0 . E v a l u a t e t h e a c c u r a c y , r e l e v a n c e , a p p r o p r i a t e n e s s , c o m p r e h e n s i v e n e s s , a n d b i a s o f e l e c t r o n i c i n f o r m a t i o n s o u r c e s . ( 6 )

E i g h t h G r a d e P r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f G r a d e 8 , s t u d e n t s w i l l :

1 . A p p l y s t r a t e g i e s f o r i d e n t i f y i n g a n d s o l v i n g r o u t i n e h a r d w a r e a n d s o f t w a r e p r o b l e m s t h a t o c c u r d u r i n g e v e r y d a y u s e . ( 1 )

2 . D e m o n s t r a t e k n o w l e d g e o f c u r r e n t c h a n g e s i n i n f o r m a t i o n t e c h n o l o g i e s a n d t h e e f f e c t t h o s e c h a n g e s h a v e o n t h e w o r k p l a c e a n d s o c i e t y . ( 2 )

3 . E x h i b i t l e g a l a n d e t h i c a l b e h a v i o r s w h e n u s i n g i n f o r m a t i o n a n d t e c h n o l o g y , a n d d i s c u s s c o n s e q u e n c e s o f m i s u s e . ( 2 )

4 . U s e c o n t e n t - s p e c i f i c t o o l s , s o f t w a r e , a n d s i m u l a t i o n s ( e . g . , e n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o b e s , g r a p h i n g c a l c u l a t o r s , e x p l o r a t o r y e n v i r o n m e n t s , W e b t o o l s ) t o s u p p o r t l e a r n i n g a n d r e s e a r c h . ( 3 , 5 )


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5 . A p p l y p r o d u c t i v i t y / m u l t i m e d i a t o o l s a n d p e r i p h e r a l s t o s u p p o r t p e r s o n a l p r o d u c t i v i t y , g r o u p c o l l a b o r a t i o n , a n d l e a r n i n g t h r o u g h o u t t h e c u r r i c u l u m . ( 3 , 6 )

6 . D e s i g n , d e v e l o p , p u b l i s h , a n d p r e s e n t p r o d u c t s ( e . g . , W e b p a g e s , v i d e o t a p e s ) u s i n g t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s t h a t d e m o n s t r a t e a n d c o m m u n i c a t e c u r r i c u l u m c o n c e p t s t o a u d i e n c e s i n s i d e a n d o u t s i d e t h e c l a s s r o o m . ( 4 , 5 , 6 )

7 . C o l l a b o r a t e w i t h p e e r s , e x p e r t s , a n d o t h e r s u s i n g t e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d c o l l a b o r a t i v e t o o l s t o i n v e s t i g a t e c u r r i c u l u m - r e l a t e d p r o b l e m s , i s s u e s , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d t o d e v e l o p s o l u t i o n s o r p r o d u c t s f o r a u d i e n c e s i n s i d e a n d o u t s i d e t h e c l a s s r o o m . ( 4 , 5 )

8 . S e l e c t a n d u s e a p p r o p r i a t e t o o l s a n d t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s t o a c c o m p l i s h a v a r i e t y o f t a s k s a n d s o l v e p r o b l e m s . ( 5 , 6 )

9 . D e m o n s t r a t e a n u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f c o n c e p t s u n d e r l y i n g h a r d w a r e , s o f t w a r e , a n d c o n n e c t i v i t y a n d o f p r a c t i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n s t o l e a r n i n g a n d p r o b l e m s o l v i n g . ( 1 , 6 )

1 0 . R e s e a r c h a n d e v a l u a t e t h e a c c u r a c y , r e l e v a n c e , a p p r o p r i a t e n e s s , c o m p r e h e n s i v e n e s s , a n d b i a s o f e l e c t r o n i c i n f o r m a t i o n s o u r c e s c o n c e r n i n g r e a l - w o r l d p r o b l e m s . ( 2 , 5 , 6 )

G r a d u a t i o n P r i o r t o c o m p l e t i o n o f G r a d e 1 2 , s t u d e n t s w i l l :

1 . I d e n t i f y c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d l i m i t a t i o n s o f c o n t e m p o r a r y a n d e m e r g i n g t e c h n o l o g y r e s o u r c e s a n d a s s e s s t h e p o t e n t i a l o f t h e s e s y s t e m s a n d s e r v i c e s t o a d d r e s s p e r s o n a l , l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g , a n d w o r k p l a c e n e e d s . ( 2 )

2 . M a k e i n f o r m e d c h o i c e s a m o n g t e c h n o l o g y s y s t e m s , r e s o u r c e s , a n d s e r v i c e s . ( 1 , 2 )

3 . A n a l y z e a d v a n t a g e s a n d d i s a d v a n t a g e s o f w i d e s p r e a d u s e a n d r e l i a n c e o n t e c h n o l o g y i n t h e w o r k p l a c e a n d i n s o c i e t y a s a w h o l e . ( 2 )

4 . D e m o n s t r a t e a n d a d v o c a t e f o r l e g a l a n d e t h i c a l b e h a v i o r s a m o n g p e e r s , f a m i l y , a n d c o m m u n i t y r e g a r d i n g t h e u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y a n d i n f o r m a t i o n . ( 2 )

5 . U s e t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r m a n a g i n g a n d c o m m u n i c a t i n g p e r s o n a l / p r o f e s s i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n ( e . g . , f i n a n c e s , s c h e d u l e s , a d d r e s s e s , p u r c h a s e s , c o r r e s p o n d e n c e ) . ( 3 , 4 )

6 . E v a l u a t e t e c h n o l o g y - b a s e d o p t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g d i s t a n c e a n d d i s t r i b u t e d e d u c a t i o n , f o r l i f e l o n g l e a r n i n g . ( 5 )

7 . R o u t i n e l y a n d e f f i c i e n t l y , u s e o n l i n e i n f o r m a t i o n r e s o u r c e s t o m e e t n e e d s f o r c o l l a b o r a t i o n , r e s e a r c h , p u b l i c a t i o n s , c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , a n d p r o d u c t i v i t y . ( 4 , 5 , 6 )

8 . S e l e c t a n d a p p l y t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s f o r r e s e a r c h , i n f o r m a t i o n a n a l y s i s , p r o b l e m s o l v i n g , a n d d e c i s i o n - m a k i n g i n c o n t e n t l e a r n i n g . ( 4 , 5 )

9 . I n v e s t i g a t e a n d a p p l y e x p e r t s y s t e m s , i n t e l l i g e n t a g e n t s , a n d s i m u l a t i o n s i n r e a l - w o r l d s i t u a t i o n s . ( 3 , 5 , 6 )

1 0 . C o l l a b o r a t e w i t h p e e r s , e x p e r t s , a n d o t h e r s t o c o n t r i b u t e t o a c o n t e n t - r e l a t e d k n o w l e d g e b a s e b y u s i n g t e c h n o l o g y t o c o m p i l e , s y n t h e s i z e , p r o d u c e , a n d d i s s e m i n a t e i n f o r m a t i o n , m o d e l s , a n d o t h e r c r e a t i v e w o r k s . ( 4 , 5 , 6 )


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N e w Y o r k S t a t e E d u c a t i o n D e p a r t m e n t

T e c h n o l o g y E d u c a t i o n : D e s c r i p t i o n T e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n i s a n i n t e g r a l p r o g r a m o f s t u d y w i t h i n t h e N e w Y o r k S t a t e m a t h e m a t i c s , s c i e n c e , a n d t e c h n o l o g y ( M S T ) L e a r n i n g S t a n d a r d s . H i s t o r i c a l l y , t h e s u b j e c t a r e a o f t e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n e v o l v e d f r o m t h e s u b j e c t a r e a c a l l e d i n d u s t r i a l a r t s ; a s a r e s u l t o f t h e “ F u t u r i n g P r o j e c t , ” a n a m e c h a n g e o c c u r r e d i n t h e m i d 1 9 8 0 ’ s t o w h a t w e n o w c a l l t e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n .

A l t h o u g h t e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n p r o g r a m s o f f e r s t u d e n t s m a n y o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o a p p l y t h e i r m a t h e m a t i c s a n d s c i e n c e s k i l l s , p r o g r a m s a t t h e h i g h s c h o o l l e v e l o f f e r a d d i t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o e x p l o r e t e c h n o l o g y - r e l a t e d c a r e e r s u n d e r t h e C a r e e r a n d T e c h n i c a l E d u c a t i o n u m b r e l l a . A t t h e i n t e r m e d i a t e l e v e l t e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n i s a r e q u i r e d u n i t o f s t u d y t o b e c o m p l e t e d b y t h e e n d o f 8 t h g r a d e .

T e c h n o l o g y E d u c a t i o n : D e f i n e d C o m m i s s i o n e r ’ s R e g u l a t i o n s P a r t 1 0 0 . 4 d e f i n e s t e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n a s a p r o g r a m o f i n s t r u c t i o n d e s i g n e d t o a s s i s t a l l s t u d e n t s i n m e e t i n g S t a t e i n t e r m e d i a t e s t a n d a r d s f o r t e c h n o l o g y . T e c h n o l o g y e d u c a t i o n u s e s c o n c e p t s o f s c i e n c e , m a t h e m a t i c s , s o c i a l s c i e n c e , a n d l a n g u a g e a r t s i n a h a n d s - o n , s y s t e m s - b a s e d a p p r o a c h t o p r o b l e m s o l v i n g t h a t g u i d e s s t u d e n t s i n t h e u n d e r s t a n d i n g , d e s i g n , a n d d e v e l o p m e n t o f s y s t e m s , d e v i c e s , a n d p r o d u c t s t o s e r v e h u m a n n e e d s a n d w a n t s .


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N Y S E D S t a n d a r d s i n M a t h , S c i e n c e a n d T e c h n o l o g y ( M S T ) S t a n d a r d 1 : A n a l y s i s , I n q u i r y , a n d D e s i g n S t u d e n t s w i l l u s e m a t h e m a t i c a l a n a l y s i s , s c i e n t i f i c i n q u i r y , a n d e n g i n e e r i n g d e s i g n , a s a p p r o p r i a t e , t o p o s e q u e s t i o n s , s e e k a n s w e r s , a n d d e v e l o p s o l u t i o n s .

S t a n d a r d 2 : I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m s S t u d e n t s w i l l a c c e s s , g e n e r a t e , p r o c e s s , a n d t r a n s f e r i n f o r m a t i o n u s i n g a p p r o p r i a t e t e c h n o l o g i e s .

S t a n d a r d 3 : M a t h e m a t i c s ( A p p r o v e d 1 9 9 6 ) S t u d e n t s w i l l u n d e r s t a n d m a t h e m a t i c s a n d b e c o m e m a t h e m a t i c a l l y c o n f i d e n t b y c o m m u n i c a t i n g a n d r e a s o n i n g m a t h e m a t i c a l l y , b y a p p l y i n g m a t h e m a t i c s i n r e a l -w o r l d s e t t i n g s , a n d b y s o l v i n g p r o b l e m s t h r o u g h t h e i n t e g r a t e d s t u d y o f n u m b e r s y s t e m s , g e o m e t r y , a l g e b r a , d a t a a n a l y s i s , p r o b a b i l i t y , a n d t r i g o n o m e t r y .

S t a n d a r d 3 : M a t h e m a t i c s ( R e v i s e d 2 0 0 5 ) S t u d e n t s w i l l u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n c e p t s o f a n d b e c o m e p r o f i c i e n t w i t h t h e s k i l l s o f m a t h e m a t i c s ; c o m m u n i c a t e a n d r e a s o n m a t h e m a t i c a l l y ; b e c o m e p r o b l e m s o l v e r s b y u s i n g a p p r o p r i a t e t o o l s a n d s t r a t e g i e s ; t h r o u g h t h e i n t e g r a t e d s t u d y o f n u m b e r s e n s e a n d o p e r a t i o n s , a l g e b r a , g e o m e t r y , m e a s u r e m e n t , a n d s t a t i s t i c s a n d p r o b a b i l i t y .

S t a n d a r d 4 : S c i e n c e S t u d e n t s w i l l u n d e r s t a n d a n d a p p l y s c i e n t i f i c c o n c e p t s , p r i n c i p l e s , a n d t h e o r i e s p e r t a i n i n g t o t h e p h y s i c a l s e t t i n g a n d l i v i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a n d r e c o g n i z e t h e h i s t o r i c a l d e v e l o p m e n t o f i d e a s i n s c i e n c e .

S t a n d a r d 5 : T e c h n o l o g y S t u d e n t s w i l l a p p l y t e c h n o l o g i c a l k n o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s t o d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t , u s e , a n d e v a l u a t e p r o d u c t s a n d s y s t e m s t o s a t i s f y h u m a n a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l n e e d s .

S t a n d a r d 6 : I n t e r c o n n e c t e d n e s s : C o m m o n T h e m e s S t u d e n t s w i l l u n d e r s t a n d t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d c o m m o n t h e m e s t h a t c o n n e c t m a t h e m a t i c s , s c i e n c e , a n d t e c h n o l o g y a n d a p p l y t h e t h e m e s t o t h e s e a n d o t h e r a r e a s o f l e a r n i n g .

S t a n d a r d 7 : I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y P r o b l e m S o l v i n g S t u d e n t s w i l l a p p l y t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d t h i n k i n g s k i l l s o f m a t h e m a t i c s , s c i e n c e , a n d t e c h n o l o g y t o a d d r e s s r e a l - l i f e p r o b l e m s a n d m a k e i n f o r m e d d e c i s i o n s .


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S t a n d a r d 5 - T e c h n o l o g y E d u c a t i o n S t u d e n t s w i l l a p p l y t e c h n o l o g i c a l k n o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s t o d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t , u s e , a n d e v a l u a t e p r o d u c t s a n d s y s t e m s t o s a t i s f y h u m a n a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l n e e d s .

1 ) E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n 2 ) T o o l s , R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h P r o c e s s e s 3 ) C o m p u t e r T e c h n o l o g y 4 ) T e c h n o l o g y S y s t e m s 5 ) H i s t o r y a n d E v o l u t i o n o f T e c h n o l o g y 6 ) I m p a c t o f T e c h n o l o g y 7 ) M a n a g e m e n t o f T e c h n o l o g y

E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n K e y i d e a : E n g i n e e r i n g d e s i g n i s a n i t e r a t i v e p r o c e s s i n v o l v i n g m o d e l i n g a n d o p t i m i z a t i o n u s e d t o d e v e l o p t e c h n o l o g i c a l s o l u t i o n s t o p r o b l e m s w i t h i n g i v e n c o n s t r a i n t s .

E l e m e n t a r y ( E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• d e s c r i b e o b j e c t s , i m a g i n a r y o r r e a l , t h a t m i g h t b e m o d e l e d o r m a d e d i f f e r e n t l y a n d s u g g e s t w a y s i n w h i c h t h e o b j e c t s c a n b e c h a n g e d , f i x e d , o r i m p r o v e d

• i n v e s t i g a t e p r i o r s o l u t i o n s a n d i d e a s f r o m b o o k s , m a g a z i n e s , f a m i l y , f r i e n d s , n e i g h b o r s , a n d c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s

• g e n e r a t e i d e a s f o r p o s s i b l e s o l u t i o n s , i n d i v i d u a l l y a n d t h r o u g h g r o u p a c t i v i t y ; a p p l y a g e - a p p r o p r i a t e m a t h e m a t i c s a n d s c i e n c e s k i l l s ; e v a l u a t e t h e i d e a s a n d d e t e r m i n e t h e b e s t s o l u t i o n ; a n d e x p l a i n r e a s o n s f o r t h e c h o i c e s

• p l a n a n d b u i l d , u n d e r s u p e r v i s i o n , a m o d e l o f t h e s o l u t i o n u s i n g f a m i l i a r m a t e r i a l s , p r o c e s s e s , a n d h a n d t o o l s

• d i s c u s s h o w b e s t t o t e s t t h e s o l u t i o n ; p e r f o r m t h e t e s t u n d e r t e a c h e r s u p e r v i s i o n ; r e c o r d a n d p o r t r a y r e s u l t s t h r o u g h n u m e r i c a l a n d g r a p h i c m e a n s ; d i s c u s s o r a l l y w h y t h i n g s w o r k e d o r d i d n ' t w o r k ; a n d s u m m a r i z e r e s u l t s i n w r i t i n g , s u g g e s t i n g w a y s t o m a k e t h e s o l u t i o n b e t t e r

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• i d e n t i f y n e e d s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r t e c h n i c a l s o l u t i o n s f r o m a n i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f s i t u a t i o n s o f g e n e r a l o r s o c i a l i n t e r e s t

• l o c a t e a n d u t i l i z e a r a n g e o f p r i n t e d , e l e c t r o n i c , a n d h u m a n i n f o r m a t i o n r e s o u r c e s t o o b t a i n i d e a s

• c o n s i d e r c o n s t r a i n t s a n d g e n e r a t e s e v e r a l i d e a s f o r a l t e r n a t i v e s o l u t i o n s , u s i n g g r o u p a n d i n d i v i d u a l i d e a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s ( g r o u p d i s c u s s i o n , b r a i n s t o r m i n g , f o r c e d c o n n e c t i o n s , r o l e p l a y ) ; d e f e r j u d g m e n t u n t i l a n u m b e r o f i d e a s h a v e b e e n g e n e r a t e d ; e v a l u a t e ( c r i t i q u e ) i d e a s ; a n d e x p l a i n w h y t h e c h o s e n s o l u t i o n i s o p t i m a l


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• d e v e l o p p l a n s , i n c l u d i n g d r a w i n g s w i t h m e a s u r e m e n t s a n d d e t a i l s o f c o n s t r u c t i o n , a n d c o n s t r u c t a m o d e l o f t h e s o l u t i o n , e x h i b i t i n g a d e g r e e o f c r a f t s m a n s h i p

• i n a g r o u p s e t t i n g , t e s t t h e i r s o l u t i o n a g a i n s t d e s i g n s p e c i f i c a t i o n s , p r e s e n t a n d e v a l u a t e r e s u l t s , d e s c r i b e h o w t h e s o l u t i o n m i g h t h a v e b e e n m o d i f i e d f o r d i f f e r e n t o r b e t t e r r e s u l t s , a n d d i s c u s s t r a d e o f f s t h a t m i g h t h a v e t o b e m a d e

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• i n i t i a t e a n d c a r r y o u t a t h o r o u g h i n v e s t i g a t i o n o f a n u n f a m i l i a r s i t u a t i o n a n d i d e n t i f y n e e d s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r t e c h n o l o g i c a l i n v e n t i o n o r i n n o v a t i o n

• i d e n t i f y , l o c a t e , a n d u s e a w i d e r a n g e o f i n f o r m a t i o n r e s o u r c e s i n c l u d i n g s u b j e c t e x p e r t s , l i b r a r y r e f e r e n c e s , m a g a z i n e s , v i d e o t a p e s , f i l m s , e l e c t r o n i c d a t a b a s e s a n d o n l i n e s e r v i c e s , a n d d i s c u s s a n d d o c u m e n t t h r o u g h n o t e s a n d s k e t c h e s h o w f i n d i n g s r e l a t e t o t h e p r o b l e m

• g e n e r a t e c r e a t i v e s o l u t i o n i d e a s , b r e a k i d e a s i n t o t h e s i g n i f i c a n t f u n c t i o n a l e l e m e n t s , a n d e x p l o r e p o s s i b l e r e f i n e m e n t s ; p r e d i c t p o s s i b l e o u t c o m e s u s i n g m a t h e m a t i c a l a n d f u n c t i o n a l m o d e l i n g t e c h n i q u e s ; c h o o s e t h e o p t i m a l s o l u t i o n t o t h e p r o b l e m , c l e a r l y d o c u m e n t i n g i d e a s a g a i n s t d e s i g n c r i t e r i a a n d c o n s t r a i n t s ; a n d e x p l a i n h o w h u m a n v a l u e s , e c o n o m i c s , e r g o n o m i c s , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n s i d e r a t i o n s h a v e i n f l u e n c e d t h e s o l u t i o n

• d e v e l o p w o r k s c h e d u l e s a n d p l a n s w h i c h i n c l u d e o p t i m a l u s e a n d c o s t o f m a t e r i a l s , p r o c e s s e s , t i m e , a n d e x p e r t i s e ; c o n s t r u c t a m o d e l o f t h e s o l u t i o n , i n c o r p o r a t i n g d e v e l o p m e n t a l m o d i f i c a t i o n s w h i l e w o r k i n g t o a h i g h d e g r e e o f q u a l i t y ( c r a f t s m a n s h i p )

• i n a g r o u p s e t t i n g , d e v i s e a t e s t o f t h e s o l u t i o n r e l a t i v e t o t h e d e s i g n c r i t e r i a a n d p e r f o r m t h e t e s t ; r e c o r d , p o r t r a y , a n d l o g i c a l l y e v a l u a t e p e r f o r m a n c e t e s t r e s u l t s t h r o u g h q u a n t i t a t i v e , g r a p h i c , a n d v e r b a l m e a n s ; a n d u s e a v a r i e t y o f c r e a t i v e v e r b a l a n d g r a p h i c t e c h n i q u e s e f f e c t i v e l y a n d p e r s u a s i v e l y t o p r e s e n t c o n c l u s i o n s , p r e d i c t i m p a c t s a n d n e w p r o b l e m s , a n d s u g g e s t a n d p u r s u e m o d i f i c a t i o n s


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

T o o l s , R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h n o l o g i c a l P r o c e s s e s K e y i d e a : T e c h n o l o g i c a l t o o l s , m a t e r i a l s , a n d o t h e r r e s o u r c e s s h o u l d b e s e l e c t e d o n t h e b a s i s o f s a f e t y , c o s t , a v a i l a b i l i t y , a p p r o p r i a t e n e s s , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t ; t e c h n o l o g i c a l p r o c e s s e s c h a n g e e n e r g y , i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d m a t e r i a l r e s o u r c e s i n t o m o r e u s e f u l f o r m s .

P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( T o o l s , R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h P r o c e s s e s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• e x p l o r e , u s e , a n d p r o c e s s a v a r i e t y o f m a t e r i a l s a n d e n e r g y s o u r c e s t o d e s i g n a n d c o n s t r u c t t h i n g s

• u n d e r s t a n d t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f s a f e t y , c o s t , e a s e o f u s e , a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y i n s e l e c t i n g t o o l s a n d r e s o u r c e s f o r a s p e c i f i c p u r p o s e

• d e v e l o p b a s i c s k i l l i n t h e u s e o f h a n d t o o l s

• u s e s i m p l e m a n u f a c t u r i n g p r o c e s s e s ( e . g . , a s s e m b l y , m u l t i p l e s t a g e s o f p r o d u c t i o n , q u a l i t y c o n t r o l ) t o p r o d u c e a p r o d u c t

• u s e a p p r o p r i a t e g r a p h i c a n d e l e c t r o n i c t o o l s a n d t e c h n i q u e s t o p r o c e s s i n f o r m a t i o n

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( T o o l s , R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h P r o c e s s e s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• c h o o s e a n d u s e r e s o u r c e s f o r a p a r t i c u l a r p u r p o s e b a s e d u p o n a n a n a l y s i s a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e i r p r o p e r t i e s , c o s t s , a v a i l a b i l i t y , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t

• u s e a v a r i e t y o f h a n d t o o l s a n d m a c h i n e s t o c h a n g e m a t e r i a l s i n t o n e w f o r m s t h r o u g h f o r m i n g , s e p a r a t i n g , a n d c o m b i n i n g p r o c e s s e s , a n d p r o c e s s e s w h i c h c a u s e i n t e r n a l c h a n g e t o o c c u r

• c o m b i n e m a n u f a c t u r i n g p r o c e s s e s w i t h o t h e r t e c h n o l o g i c a l p r o c e s s e s t o p r o d u c e , m a r k e t , a n d d i s t r i b u t e a p r o d u c t

• p r o c e s s e n e r g y i n t o o t h e r f o r m s a n d i n f o r m a t i o n i n t o m o r e m e a n i n g f u l i n f o r m a t i o n

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( T o o l s , R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h P r o c e s s e s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• t e s t , u s e , a n d d e s c r i b e t h e a t t r i b u t e s o f a r a n g e o f m a t e r i a l ( i n c l u d i n g s y n t h e t i c a n d c o m p o s i t e m a t e r i a l s ) , i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d e n e r g y r e s o u r c e s

• s e l e c t a p p r o p r i a t e t o o l s , i n s t r u m e n t s , a n d e q u i p m e n t a n d u s e t h e m c o r r e c t l y t o p r o c e s s m a t e r i a l s , e n e r g y , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n

• e x p l a i n t r a d e o f f s m a d e i n s e l e c t i n g a l t e r n a t i v e r e s o u r c e s i n t e r m s o f s a f e t y , c o s t , p r o p e r t i e s , a v a i l a b i l i t y , e a s e o f p r o c e s s i n g , a n d d i s p o s a b i l i t y

• d e s c r i b e a n d m o d e l m e t h o d s ( i n c l u d i n g c o m p u t e r - b a s e d m e t h o d s ) t o c o n t r o l s y s t e m p r o c e s s e s a n d m o n i t o r s y s t e m o u t p u t s


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

C o m p u t e r T e c h n o l o g y K e y i d e a : C o m p u t e r s , a s t o o l s f o r d e s i g n , m o d e l i n g , i n f o r m a t i o n p r o c e s s i n g , c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d s y s t e m c o n t r o l , h a v e g r e a t l y i n c r e a s e d h u m a n p r o d u c t i v i t y a n d k n o w l e d g e .

P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( C o m p u t e r T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• i d e n t i f y a n d d e s c r i b e t h e f u n c t i o n o f t h e m a j o r c o m p o n e n t s o f a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m

• u s e t h e c o m p u t e r a s a t o o l f o r g e n e r a t i n g a n d d r a w i n g i d e a s • c o n t r o l c o m p u t e r i z e d d e v i c e s a n d s y s t e m s t h r o u g h p r o g r a m m i n g • m o d e l a n d s i m u l a t e t h e d e s i g n o f a c o m p l e x e n v i r o n m e n t b y g i v i n g d i r e c t

c o m m a n d s

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( C o m p u t e r T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• a s s e m b l e a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m i n c l u d i n g k e y b o a r d , c e n t r a l p r o c e s s i n g u n i t a n d d i s c d r i v e s , m o u s e , m o d e m , p r i n t e r , a n d m o n i t o r

• u s e a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m t o c o n n e c t t o a n d a c c e s s n e e d e d i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m v a r i o u s I n t e r n e t s i t e s

• u s e c o m p u t e r h a r d w a r e a n d s o f t w a r e t o d r a w a n d d i m e n s i o n p r o t o t y p i c a l d e s i g n s

• u s e a c o m p u t e r a s a m o d e l i n g t o o l • u s e a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m t o m o n i t o r a n d c o n t r o l e x t e r n a l e v e n t s a n d / o r

s y s t e m s

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( C o m p u t e r T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• u n d e r s t a n d b a s i c c o m p u t e r a r c h i t e c t u r e a n d d e s c r i b e t h e f u n c t i o n o f c o m p u t e r s u b s y s t e m s a n d p e r i p h e r a l d e v i c e s

• s e l e c t a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m t h a t m e e t s p e r s o n a l n e e d s • a t t a c h a m o d e m t o a c o m p u t e r s y s t e m a n d t e l e p h o n e l i n e , s e t u p a n d u s e

c o m m u n i c a t i o n s s o f t w a r e , c o n n e c t t o v a r i o u s o n l i n e n e t w o r k s , i n c l u d i n g t h e I n t e r n e t , a n d a c c e s s n e e d e d i n f o r m a t i o n u s i n g e m a i l , t e l n e t , g o p h e r , f t p , a n d w e b s e a r c h e s

• u s e c o m p u t e r - a i d e d d r a w i n g a n d d e s i g n ( C A D D ) s o f t w a r e t o m o d e l r e a l i s t i c s o l u t i o n s t o d e s i g n p r o b l e m s

• d e v e l o p a n u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m m i n g a n d a t t a i n s o m e f a c i l i t y i n w r i t i n g c o m p u t e r p r o g r a m s


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

T e c h n o l o g y S y s t e m s K e y i d e a : T e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m s a r e d e s i g n e d t o a c h i e v e s p e c i f i c r e s u l t s a n d p r o d u c e o u t p u t s , s u c h a s p r o d u c t s , s t r u c t u r e s , s e r v i c e s , e n e r g y , o r o t h e r s y s t e m s .

P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( T e c h n o l o g y S y s t e m s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• i d e n t i f y f a m i l i a r e x a m p l e s o f t e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m s t h a t a r e u s e d t o s a t i s f y h u m a n n e e d s a n d w a n t s , a n d s e l e c t t h e m o n t h e b a s i s o f s a f e t y , c o s t , a n d f u n c t i o n

• a s s e m b l e a n d o p e r a t e s i m p l e t e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g t h o s e w i t h i n t e r c o n n e c t i n g m e c h a n i s m s t o a c h i e v e d i f f e r e n t k i n d s o f m o v e m e n t

• u n d e r s t a n d t h a t l a r g e r s y s t e m s a r e m a d e u p o f s m a l l e r c o m p o n e n t s u b s y s t e m s

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( T e c h n o l o g y S y s t e m s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• s e l e c t a p p r o p r i a t e t e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m s o n t h e b a s i s o f s a f e t y , f u n c t i o n , c o s t , e a s e o f o p e r a t i o n , a n d q u a l i t y o f p o s t - p u r c h a s e s u p p o r t

• a s s e m b l e , o p e r a t e , a n d e x p l a i n t h e o p e r a t i o n o f s i m p l e o p e n - a n d c l o s e d - l o o p e l e c t r i c a l , e l e c t r o n i c , m e c h a n i c a l , a n d p n e u m a t i c s y s t e m s

• d e s c r i b e h o w s u b s y s t e m s a n d s y s t e m e l e m e n t s ( i n p u t s , p r o c e s s e s , o u t p u t s ) i n t e r a c t w i t h i n s y s t e m s

• d e s c r i b e h o w s y s t e m c o n t r o l r e q u i r e s s e n s i n g i n f o r m a t i o n , p r o c e s s i n g i t , a n d m a k i n g c h a n g e s

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( T e c h n o l o g y S y s t e m s ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• e x p l a i n w h y m a k i n g t r a d e o f f s a m o n g c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s , s u c h a s s a f e t y , f u n c t i o n , c o s t , e a s e o f o p e r a t i o n , q u a l i t y o f p o s t - p u r c h a s e s u p p o r t , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l i m p a c t , i s n e c e s s a r y w h e n s e l e c t i n g s y s t e m s f o r s p e c i f i c p u r p o s e s

• m o d e l , e x p l a i n , a n d a n a l y z e t h e p e r f o r m a n c e o f a f e e d b a c k c o n t r o l s y s t e m

• e x p l a i n h o w c o m p l e x t e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m s i n v o l v e t h e c o n f l u e n c e o f n u m e r o u s o t h e r s y s t e m s


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

H i s t o r y & E v o l u t i o n o f T e c h n o l o g y K e y i d e a : T e c h n o l o g y h a s b e e n t h e d r i v i n g f o r c e i n t h e e v o l u t i o n o f s o c i e t y f r o m a n a g r i c u l t u r a l t o a n i n d u s t r i a l t o a n i n f o r m a t i o n b a s e .

P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( H i s t o r y & E v o l u t i o n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• i d e n t i f y t e c h n o l o g i c a l d e v e l o p m e n t s t h a t h a v e s i g n i f i c a n t l y a c c e l e r a t e d h u m a n p r o g r e s s

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( H i s t o r y & E v o l u t i o n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• d e s c r i b e h o w t h e e v o l u t i o n o f t e c h n o l o g y l e d t o t h e s h i f t i n s o c i e t y f r o m a n a g r i c u l t u r a l b a s e t o a n i n d u s t r i a l b a s e t o a n i n f o r m a t i o n b a s e

• u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n t r i b u t i o n s o f p e o p l e o f d i f f e r e n t g e n d e r s , r a c e s , a n d e t h n i c g r o u p s t o t e c h n o l o g i c a l d e v e l o p m e n t

• d e s c r i b e h o w n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s h a v e e v o l v e d a s a r e s u l t o f c o m b i n i n g e x i s t i n g t e c h n o l o g i e s ( e . g . , p h o t o g r a p h y c o m b i n e d o p t i c s a n d c h e m i s t r y ; t h e a i r p l a n e c o m b i n e d k i t e a n d g l i d e r t e c h n o l o g y w i t h a l i g h t - w e i g h t g a s o l i n e e n g i n e )

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( H i s t o r y & E v o l u t i o n ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• e x p l a i n h o w t e c h n o l o g i c a l i n v e n t i o n s a n d i n n o v a t i o n s h a v e c a u s e d g l o b a l g r o w t h a n d i n t e r d e p e n d e n c e , s t i m u l a t e d e c o n o m i c c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s , c r e a t e d n e w j o b s , a n d m a d e o t h e r j o b s o b s o l e t e


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

I m p a c t s o f T e c h n o l o g y K e y i d e a : T e c h n o l o g y c a n h a v e p o s i t i v e a n d n e g a t i v e i m p a c t s o n i n d i v i d u a l s , s o c i e t y , a n d t h e e n v i r o n m e n t a n d h u m a n s h a v e t h e c a p a b i l i t y a n d r e s p o n s i b i l i t y t o c o n s t r a i n o r p r o m o t e t e c h n o l o g i c a l d e v e l o p m e n t . P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( I m p a c t s o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• d e s c r i b e h o w t e c h n o l o g y c a n h a v e p o s i t i v e a n d n e g a t i v e e f f e c t s o n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t a n d o n t h e w a y p e o p l e l i v e a n d w o r k

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( I m p a c t s o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• d e s c r i b e h o w o u t p u t s o f a t e c h n o l o g i c a l s y s t e m c a n b e d e s i r e d , u n d e s i r e d , e x p e c t e d , o r u n e x p e c t e d

• d e s c r i b e t h r o u g h e x a m p l e s h o w m o d e r n t e c h n o l o g y r e d u c e s m a n u f a c t u r i n g a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n c o s t s a n d p r o d u c e s m o r e u n i f o r m p r o d u c t s

C o m m e n c e m e n t ( I m p a c t s o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• e x p l a i n t h a t a l t h o u g h t e c h n o l o g i c a l e f f e c t s a r e c o m p l e x a n d d i f f i c u l t t o p r e d i c t a c c u r a t e l y , h u m a n s c a n c o n t r o l t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t e c h n o l o g y .

• e x p l a i n h o w c o m p u t e r s a n d a u t o m a t i o n h a v e c h a n g e d t h e n a t u r e o f w o r k • e x p l a i n h o w n a t i o n a l s e c u r i t y i s d e p e n d e n t u p o n b o t h m i l i t a r y a n d

n o n m i l i t a r y a p p l i c a t i o n s o f t e c h n o l o g y


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

M a n a g e m e n t o f T e c h n o l o g y K e y i d e a : P r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t i s e s s e n t i a l t o e n s u r i n g t h a t t e c h n o l o g i c a l e n d e a v o r s a r e p r o f i t a b l e a n d t h a t p r o d u c t s a n d s y s t e m s a r e o f h i g h q u a l i t y a n d b u i l t s a f e l y , o n s c h e d u l e , a n d w i t h i n b u d g e t . P e r f o r m a n c e I n d i c a t o r s E l e m e n t a r y ( M a n a g e m e n t o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• p a r t i c i p a t e i n s m a l l g r o u p p r o j e c t s a n d i n s t r u c t u r e d g r o u p t a s k s r e q u i r i n g p l a n n i n g , f i n a n c i n g , p r o d u c t i o n , q u a l i t y c o n t r o l , a n d f o l l o w - u p

• s p e c u l a t e o n a n d m o d e l p o s s i b l e t e c h n o l o g i c a l s o l u t i o n s t h a t c a n i m p r o v e t h e s a f e t y a n d q u a l i t y o f t h e s c h o o l o r c o m m u n i t y e n v i r o n m e n t

I n t e r m e d i a t e ( M a n a g e m e n t o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• m a n a g e t i m e a n d f i n a n c i a l r e s o u r c e s i n a t e c h n o l o g i c a l p r o j e c t • p r o v i d e e x a m p l e s o f p r o d u c t s t h a t a r e w e l l ( a n d p o o r l y ) d e s i g n e d a n d

m a d e , d e s c r i b e t h e i r p o s i t i v e a n d n e g a t i v e a t t r i b u t e s , a n d s u g g e s t m e a s u r e s t h a t c a n b e i m p l e m e n t e d t o m o n i t o r q u a l i t y d u r i n g p r o d u c t i o n

• a s s u m e l e a d e r s h i p r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s w i t h i n a s t r u c t u r e d g r o u p a c t i v i t y C o m m e n c e m e n t ( M a n a g e m e n t o f T e c h n o l o g y ) S t u d e n t s w i l l :

• d e v e l o p a n d u s e c o m p u t e r - b a s e d s c h e d u l i n g a n d p r o j e c t t r a c k i n g t o o l s , s u c h a s f l o w c h a r t s a n d g r a p h s

• e x p l a i n h o w s t a t i s t i c a l p r o c e s s c o n t r o l h e l p s t o a s s u r e h i g h q u a l i t y o u t p u t

• d i s c u s s t h e r o l e t e c h n o l o g y h a s p l a y e d i n t h e o p e r a t i o n o f s u c c e s s f u l U . S . b u s i n e s s e s a n d u n d e r w h a t c i r c u m s t a n c e t h e y a r e c o m p e t i t i v e w i t h o t h e r c o u n t r i e s

• e x p l a i n h o w t e c h n o l o g i c a l i n v e n t i o n s a n d i n n o v a t i o n s s t i m u l a t e e c o n o m i c c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s a n d h o w , i n o r d e r f o r a n i n n o v a t i o n t o l e a d t o c o m m e r c i a l s u c c e s s , i t m u s t b e t r a n s l a t e d i n t o p r o d u c t s a n d s e r v i c e s w i t h m a r k e t p l a c e d e m a n d

• d e s c r i b e n e w m a n a g e m e n t t e c h n i q u e s ( e . g . , c o m p u t e r - a i d e d e n g i n e e r i n g , c o m p u t e r - i n t e g r a t e d m a n u f a c t u r i n g , t o t a l q u a l i t y m a n a g e m e n t , j u s t - i n -t i m e m a n u f a c t u r i n g ) , i n c o r p o r a t e s o m e o f t h e s e i n a t e c h n o l o g i c a l e n d e a v o r , a n d e x p l a i n h o w t h e y h a v e r e d u c e d t h e l e n g t h o f d e s i g n - t o -m a n u f a c t u r e c y c l e s , r e s u l t e d i n m o r e f l e x i b l e f a c t o r i e s , a n d i m p r o v e d q u a l i t y a n d c u s t o m e r s a t i s f a c t i o n

• h e l p t o m a n a g e a g r o u p e n g a g e d i n p l a n n i n g , d e s i g n i n g , i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , a n d e v a l u a t i o n o f a p r o j e c t t o g a i n u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e m a n a g e m e n t d y n a m i c s


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

M i d d l e S c h o o l C u r r i c u l u m 1 C r e d i t i n T e c h n o l o g y 6 t h G r a d e = ¼ C r e d i t | 7 t h G r a d e = ¼ C r e d i t | 8 t h G r a d e = ½ C r e d i t

6 t h G R A D E S C O P E A N D S E Q U E N C E GRADE

& TYPE

COURSE - UNIT

- DESCRIPTION

UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

6th 6th Grade – EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY 10 Weeks

6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 1 – Safety | Tools/Machines and Internet Safety/Anti-Bullying DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

1 WK 5.2,5.3,5.5.

A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,1D, 2A,2B,2D,3A, 3B,3C,3D,4A 4B, 4C,5A,5B

6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 2 – History of Technology DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.5 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 3 – PROJECT – Mag Lev Transportation DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

1 WK

5.1, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 4 – Transportation Systems DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK 5.4, 5.5 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 5 – Electricity and Circuitry DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.2, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 6 – PROJECT – Electro Magnets DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

2 WK

5.2, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

EXTRA UNIT: Lego Robotics (Extra Optional Unit of Instruction if needed) DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

1-2 WK

5.1, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


6th ¼ AB

UNIT: FINAL EXAM


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& TYPE

COURSE - UNIT

- DESCRIPTION

UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

7th 7th Grade – INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS 10 Weeks

7th ¼ AB


1 WK

5.2, 5.3, 5.5 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


7th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 2 – Simple Machines, Weights, Measures DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK 5.1, 5.2, 5.4



7th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 3 – PROJECT – Simple Machine 2 Week Project DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

2 WK

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


7th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 4 – iMovie 101 | The Basics DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.3 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


7th ¼ AB

UNIT: Unit 5 – iMovie Project DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

3 WK 5.3



7th ¼ AB


1-2 WK

5.1, 5.3, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


7th ¼ AB

UNIT: FINAL EXAM


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& TYPE

COURSE - UNIT

- DESCRIPTION

UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

8th 8th Grade – TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 20 Weeks

8th ½ AB


1 WK

5.2, 5.3, 5.5 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 2 – Electricity and Circuitry II DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

1 WK 5.2, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 3 – PROJECT – Home Wiring | Create a “Box Room” DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

2 WK

5.1, 5.2, 5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 4 – Energy Systems and Alternative Energy DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.2, 5.4-5.6 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 4a – Energy Systems Demonstrations (Solar, Wind, Hydro, Etc…) DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Hands On Demonstrations

1 WK 5.2, 5.4-5.6



8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 5 – Web Design 101 DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.3 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 6 – Web Design Project DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Project

1 WK

5.3 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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- DESCRIPTION UNIT

LENGTH NYSED

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STANDARDS

8th 8th Grade – TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 20 Weeks

8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 7 – Intro to CAD (Google Sketch Up) DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

1 WK

5.3 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 8 – PROJECT - CAD Dragster Plans DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: Written Unit Test

2 WK

5.1, 5.3 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB

UNIT: Unit 9 – 2 PROJECTS (Class Split) PROJECT 1 – Public Service Announcement (iMovie PSA) PROJECT 2 – CO2 Dragster Building DESCRIPTION: 2-3 Unit Description Sentences that provide alignment to listed standards. ASSESSMENT: 2 PROJECTS

4 WK 5.2-5.4 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


8th ½ AB


1-2 WK 5.1, 5.3, 5.4



8th ½ AB

UNIT: FINAL EXAM


A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

H I G H S C H O O L C U R R I C U L U M

C o u r s e O f f e r i n g s a n d P r o g r e s s i o n = A r r o w S h o w s O p t i o n a l P a t h s | A c c e p t a b l e P r e r e q u i s i t e s

Going Green Wood Working

Media Production I

Media Production II

Media Production III & IV Studio Production

Going Mobile Graphic Design

Software and App Design

Apple Software Programmer Certification

IT Essentials I

IT Essentials II

CompTIA

CAD Design & Drawing for Engineering

Architectural Drawing

Principles of Engineering

B e g i n n e r – E n t r y L e v e l

C o u r s e ½ A B | F u l l

I n t e r m e d i a t e L e v e l C o u r s e

½ A B | F u l l A / B

A d v a n c e d L e v e l C o u r s e

½ A B | F u l l A / B

C e r t i f i c a t i o n & H o n o r s L e v e l

C o u r s e A B F U L L


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H I G H S C H O O L C O U R S E S

G O I N G G R E E N COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION

-Prerequisite Courses - Units | Descriptions | Assessments

UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S):None

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to why research in sustainable and alternative energies is so important today—namely, the threats to human and environmental health posed by fossil fuel consumption. The Introduction to Green Technology lays the foundation for further study into more specific efforts in green technology, including alternative energy, natural resource conservation, transportation, and construction. UNIT: Going Green Fundamentals DESCRIPTION: Course description and rules of the classroom. Computer and Lab safety. Resources and the Environment. Damaging the Environment. Fossil Fuels and the Greenhouse Effect. The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change. Designing Energy Solutions. ASSESSMENT: Test on Safety in technology classroom.

4 week

5.5

1A,3B

UNIT: Alternative Energy DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Energy. Energy Types and Electricity. Energy, the Environment, and Hydropower. Geothermal Energy. Solar Power. Wind Energy. Nuclear Energy. Positives and negative of each. Career opportunities in each. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

4 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Green Transportation DESCRIPTION: The History of Transportation. Drilling and Refining Oil & the Internal Combustion Engine. Hydrogen and Electrolysis. Hybrid Vehicles. Transmissions and Hybrid Disadvantages. Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption Now. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

4 weeks

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Green Construction DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Green Construction. Solar panels. Shading. Glazing. Thermal Mass. Insulation. Passive heating and cooling. Water conservation. ASSESSMENT Labs, classwork, unit exam.

4 weeks

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.CM.1 A.PS.8


UNIT: Resource Conservation DESCRIPTION: Renewable versus non-renewable resources. Conservation in Industry. Recycling. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

4 weeks

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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W O O D W O R K I N G COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S):None OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: UNIT: INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING DESCRIPTION: The Woodworking Industry. General Safety Practices (Common wood laboratory hazards, Personal protective equipment) Bill of Material (Form used, Estimating board feet, Square feet, Linear feet, Hardware) ASSESSMENT Test and quizzes, Lab participation, Ability to handle tools and machines properly

1 week 5.5 1A

UNIT: BASIC TOOLS AND OPERATIONS DESCRIPTION: Designing and Planning (Design, Drawings, Designing, planning, and building a project) Measuring and Cutting (Customary and metric measurement, Measuring and marking tools, Measuring and marking stock for cutting, Hand Tools (Cutting with handsaws, Tools for nailing, Types and uses of hand planes, Chiseling, Hand tools for drilling and boring, Sanding and filing) Fastening Devices (Types, sizes, and uses of nails, Types, sizes, and uses of screws, Gluing and clamping) ASSESSMENT Test and quizzes, Lab participation, Ability to handle tools and machines properly

2 weeks

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.6 5.7

1A,1B,3A,3D 4A,4B,5B,5C

UNIT: FINISHING DESCRIPTION: Preparing for Finishing (Types of finishes, Preparing the wood surface) Applying Stains and Clear Finishes (Types and application of stains, Types and application of shellac, Types and application of varnish, Cleaning and care of brushes, Applying Paints and Enamels) ASSESSMENT: Test and quizzes, Lab participation, Ability to handle tools and machines properly

1 week

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.6 5.7

1A,1B,3A,3D 4A,4B,5B,5C

UNIT: POWER TOOLS AND MACHINES DESCRIPTION: Jig Saw (Safety, Parts, Installing blade, Cutting with a jig saw, Care and maintenance) Drill Press (Safety, Parts, Adjustments, Drilling procedures, Care and maintenance) Band Saw (Safety, Parts, Adjustments, Types of blades, Cutting with a band saw, Changing saw blades, Care and maintenance), Sanders (Safety, Types of sanders, Parts, Adjustments, Different types of grit, Changing sanding belts, pads, and drums, Care and maintenance) Radial Arm Saw (Safety, Parts, Adjustments, Types of blades and uses, Types of operation, Care and maintenance). Table Saw Safety (Parts, Adjustments, Changing blades, Types of operation, Care and maintenance). Router (Safety, Parts, Adjustments, Types of cutters, Changing cutters, Uses, Care and maintenance) ASSESSMENT: Test and quizzes, Ability to handle tools and machines properly

2 weeks

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.6 5.7

1A,1B,3A,3D 4A,4B,5B,5C

UNIT: PROJECTS DESCRIPTION: Projects selected will incorporate course requirements. Projects will include the use of hand tools and machines. Project will include the making of different joints. ASSESSMENT Weekly progress grade on project, Evaluation of finished projects, Test and quizzes ,Lab participation, Ability to handle tools and machines properly

14 weeks

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.6 5.7

1A,1B,3A,3D 4A,4B,5B,5C


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C A D – C o m p u t e r A i d e d D e s i g n COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S):None

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will learn the same drafting skills by using standard pencil and paper drafting tools to produce the drawing. CAD is in high demand in most technical fields. CAD is a very valuable course for students looking to pursue engineering and technical careers, whether or not they plan on attending college. UNIT: Introduction to AutoCAD DESCRIPTION: AutoCAD Applications, Careers that use CAD, Accessing AutoCAD, Math Review Coordinate System ASSESSMENT: Quiz on unit

1 week 5.5 1A

UNIT: Drawings and Templates DESCRIPTION: Opening a Drawing, Saving Work, Title Block, Templates, Drawing Properties, Basic Drawing Settings, Drawing Lines, Drawing Rectangles ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons.

.6 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Introduction to Drawing and Editing DESCRIPTION: Responding to Prompt, Drawing, Drawing Aids, Object Selection ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Basic Tools DESCRIPTION: Drawing Circles, Drawing Arcs, Drawing Ellipses, Drawing Polylines, Drawing Regular Polygons, Drawing Rectangles, Drawing Donuts and Filled Circles, Drawing True Splines ASSESSMENT Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Line Standards and Layers DESCRIPTION: Line Standards, Introduction to Layers, Layers Used in Drafting Fields, Creating and Using Layers, Reusing Drawing Content ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: View Tools and Basic Plotting DESCRIPTION: Navigation Bar, Zooming, Planning, Introduction to Steering Wheels, Introduction to the View Cube, Using Tools Transparently, Controlling Draw Order, Isolating or Hiding Objects, Named Views, Tiled Viewports, Regenerating the Screen, Cleaning the Screen, Introduction to Printing and Plotting ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Object Snap DESCRIPTION: Object Snap, Autotrack ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.2 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Construction of Tools and Multiview Drawings DESCRIPTION: Parallel Offsets, Drawing Points, Construction Lines and Rays, Multiview Drawings, Multiview Construction ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Text Styles and Multiline Text DESCRIPTION: Text Standards and Composition, Drawing Scale and Text Height, Text Styles, Multiline Text ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.2 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools DESCRIPTION: Single-Line Text, Fields, Checking Spelling, Revising Text ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.2 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Tables DESCRIPTION: Table Styles, Inserting Tables, Editing Tables, Calculating Values in Tables ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D


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C A D C o n t i n u e d… UNIT: Modifying Objects DESCRIPTION: Using the FILLET Tool, Using the CHAMFER Tool, Using the BREAK Tool, Using the JOIN Tool, Trimming, Extending, Stretching, Using the LENGTHEN Tool, Using SCALE Tool, Exploding Objects ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.6 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Arranging and Patterning Objects DESCRIPTION: Moving Objects, Rotating Objects, Aligning Objects, Copying Objects, Mirroring Objects, Reversing and Object’s Point Calculation, Arraying Objects ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Grips, Properties, and Additional Selection Techniques DESCRIPTION: Grips, Object Properties, Matching Properties, Editing between Drawings, Add Selected, Select Similar, Quick Select ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Polyline and Spline Editing Tools DESCRIPTION: Using the PEDIT Tool, Polyline Grip Tools, Creating a Ployline Boundary, Using the SPLINEDIT Tool, Spline Grip Tools ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Obtaining Drawing Information DESCRIPTION: Taking Measurements, Listing Drawing Data, Reviewing the Drawing Status, Checking the Time, Using Quick Calc ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Dimension Standards and Styles DESCRIPTION: Dimension Standards and Practices, Drawing Scale and Dimensions, Dimension Styles ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.2 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Linear and Angular Dimensioning DESCRIPTION: Linear Dimensions, Dimensioning Angles, Baseline, Chain, and Direct Dimensioning, Using QDIM to Dimension ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Dimensioning Features and Alternative Practices DESCRIPTION: Dimensioning Circles, Dimensioning Repetitive Features, Dimensioning Arcs, Adding Center Dashes and Centerlines, Drawing Leader Lines, Multileader Styles, Alternative Dimensioning Practices, Creating Ordinate Dimension Objects, Marking Up Drawings ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.6 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D

UNIT: Dimensioning with Tolerances DESCRIPTION: Tolerance Fundamentals, Dimensioning Units, Setting Primary Units, Setting Tolerance Methods, Introduction to GD&T ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Editing Dimensions DESCRIPTION: Associative Dimensioning, Dimension Editing Tools, Overriding Dimension Style, Using the MATCHPROP Tool, Using the DIMSPACE Tool, Using the DIMBREAK Tool, Creating Inspection Dimensions, Editing Multileaders ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Parametric Drafting DESCRIPTION: Parametric Fundamentals, Geometric Constraints, Dimensional Constraints, Parametric Editing ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Section Views and Graphic Patterns DESCRIPTION: Section Views, Using HATCH Tool, Hatching Using Design Center, Hatching Using Tool Palettes, Editing Hatch Patterns ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D


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C A D C o n t i n u e d… UNIT: Standard Blocks DESCRIPTION: Constructing Blocks, Inserting Blocks, Editing Blocks, Creating Blocks as Drawing Files, Symbol Libraries, Purging Named Objects ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.8 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Block Attributes DESCRIPTION: Defining Attributes, Creating Blocks with Attributes , Inserting Blocks with Attributes, Editing Attribute References, Editing Attribute Definitions, Automating Drafting Documentation, Using Fields to Reference Attributes ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Introduction to Dynamic Blocks DESCRIPTION: Dynamic Block Fundamentals, Point Parameters, Testing and Managing Dynamic Properties, Linear Parameters, Polar Parameters, Rotation Parameters, Alignment Parameters, Flip Parameters, XY Parameters, Base Point Parameters, Parameter Value Sets, Chain Actions ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.6 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Additional Dynamic Block Tools DESCRIPTION: Visibility Parameters, Lookup Parameters, Parameter Sets, Constraining Block Geometry, Using a Block Properties Table ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Layout Setup DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Layouts, Working with Layouts, Initial Layout Setup, Page Setups ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Plotting Layouts DESCRIPTION: Layout Content, Floating Viewports, Plotting ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3 1C,2B,3A,3

C 4B,5A,5B,5C

5D UNIT: Annotative Objects DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Annotative Objects, Defining Annotative Objects, Drawing Annotative Objects, Displaying Annotative Objects in Layouts, Changing Drawing Scale, Preparing Multiview Drawings ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.6 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: External References DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Xrefs, Preparing Xref and Host Drawings, Placing Xref Drawings, Working with Xref Objects, Managing Xrefs, Binding an Xref, Editing Xref Drawings ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.6 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Sheets Sets DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Sheet Sets, Creating Sheet Sets, Managing Sheet Sets, Subsets, Sheets, Sheet Views, Model Views, Sheet List Tables, Sheet Set Fields, Publishing a Sheet Set, Archiving a Sheet Set ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

.4 weeks 5.3

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D

UNIT: Cumulative Project DESCRIPTION: Students will dissect a multipart product (Ex. transmission, toy,) and draw each of its part in AutoCAD. Finally, they will import the different parts to create the original product in an AutoCAD File. ASSESSMENT: Drawing based on unit lessons and prior knowledge.

4 weeks

5.1 5.3 5.4 5.7

A.PS.5

1C,2B,3A,3C

4B,5A,5B,5C 5D


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PREREQUISITE(S): None OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will Learn about mobile hardware and software maintenance for Apple (iOS), Google (Android) and Microsoft (Windows mobile) devices. Acquire techniques and practices of cloud computing. Cloud computing is a set of services that provide companies and application developers with an on-demand solution that addresses usage issues by using the Internet. Design and implement cloud-based software systems and explore current challenges.

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Introduction to Cloud computing DESCRIPTION: Overview of cloud storage and cloud software. Cloud computing services to be introduced and explored are Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud. History of cloud computing. ASSESSMENT: Quiz

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Understanding Cloud computing DESCRIPTION: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

5 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Mobile software DESCRIPTION: Students will understand the purpose, use, installation and maintenance of mobile operating systems. (iOS, Andriod, Windows mobile) ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Mobile Hardware DESCRIPTION: Students will explore different mobile hardware options and gain an understanding of the hardware technology used inside of the devices. Students will develop skills in the best practices for keeping their mobile devices safe and secure and maintaining the software and hardware. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Review DESCRIPTION: All topics discussed in course will be reviewed ASSESSMENT: Final

1

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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G R A P H I C D E S I G N COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production I, Going Mobile, CAD

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a hands-on experience in the use of the computer, as a tool for creating art. Students will learn how to visualize their ideas and create, manipulate, scan and import images using various software and hardware. The elements of good design and composition will be emphasized in the production of portfolio quality art. Fine art, advertising and photographic projects will be explored. UNIT: Introduction to Media Production DESCRIPTION: Computer lab safety, Internet Safety, Macintosh Graphical User Interface ASSESSMENT: Quiz on unit

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Design Elements and principles DESCRIPTION: Topics to be addressed in this unit include; lines, shape and mass, Balance, dominance, proportion and unity, contrast and rhythm, and texture and color. ASSESSMENT: Quiz

2 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Measurements DESCRIPTION: Student will understand the basics measurements used in design. Metric system – length and width, layout, material weight and size. ASSESSMENT: Quiz

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Industry related concerns DESCRIPTION: Topics to be addressed in this unit include; industrial organizations and careers, emerging technologies and impacts, and legal considerations. ASSESSMENT: Quiz

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Digital design DESCRIPTION: Skills will be gained in the use of design programs such as Photoshop and InDesign. ASSESSMENT: Projects

4 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Turning digital into physical DESCRIPTION: Digital design skills will be used to create hard copy designs such as printed media, memo pads, buttons and badges. ASSESSMENT: Projects

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Web design fundamentals DESCRIPTION: HTML language, design, links, site, pages, images ASSESSMENT: Project

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Final Portfolio DESCRIPTION: Culmination of all topics learned and projects created ASSESSMENT: Completed website portfolio

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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M E D I A P R O D U C T I O N I COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): None

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students learn to use video cameras, recorders, editors and computers to produce individual and group projects. Students are exposed to a number of systems and career opportunities. All work is done in digital format. Students create DVD’s of their work. Students create a video montage, newscast, public service project, and explore television production. UNIT: Introduction to Media Production DESCRIPTION: Computer lab safety, Internet Safety, Macintosh Graphical User Interface ASSESSMENT: Quiz on unit

2 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Audio Editing DESCRIPTION: Copyright laws, Garageband, audio levels, fading, audio effects/filters ASSESSMENT: Audio project completed in Garageband

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Film editing DESCRIPTION: Storyboard creation, Final Cut Pro basics, manipulating digital video, importing and exporting media ASSESSMENT: Completing a storyboard a Final Cut Pro project

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Camera Basics DESCRIPTION: Tri-pods, media storage, zoom, angles, input/output jacks ASSESSMENT: [Insert Assessment]

1 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Advertising communication DESCRIPTION: Commercials, public service announcements ASSESSMENT: [Insert Assessment]

6

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Studio Production DESCRIPTION: Lighting, sound, teleprompter, on camera techniques, interviewing ASSESSMENT: [Insert Assessment]

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Review/Final exam DESCRIPTION: Overview of all material covered in course ASSESSMENT: Final Exam

1 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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M E D I A P R O D U C T I O N I I COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production I

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students continue to study audio and video processes as related to television production. They will work in production teams to produce shows for broadcast. Students will get experience in producing and broadcast scheduling. UNIT: Intro to broadcast production DESCRIPTION: Computer safety, news teams, recording schedule, editing overview, knowing your audience ASSESSMENT: Completed broadcast

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Camera filming DESCRIPTION: Time Lapse, outdoors shots, storyboards ASSESSMENT: Project – Intro to news broadcast video

5 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Media advertising DESCRIPTION: Commercials, public service announcements ASSESSMENT: Project – Commercial for school activity

5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Broadcast journalism DESCRIPTION: On camera techniques, interviewing skills ASSESSMENT: Project – Interview to be submitted to MSG Varsity

5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



1 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production II

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is for students who are serious about television and video production. Students will work on major productions and explore additional editing and production effects. Use of blue screen and/or green screen for broadcasting effects will enhance their newscast productions. Superior work will be broadcast. UNIT: Intro to broadcast production DESCRIPTION: Computer safety, news teams, recording schedule, editing overview, knowing your audience ASSESSMENT: Completed broadcast

4 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



1

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



A d o p t e d A p r i l 9 , 2 0 1 3

M E D I A P R O D U C T I O N I V COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production III

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is for students who are serious about television and video production. Students will work on major productions and explore additional editing and production effects. Use of blue screen and/or green screen for broadcasting effects will enhance their newscast productions. Superior work will be broadcast. MSG Varsity provides an exciting opportunity for students to not only create multimedia, but also a television and digital outlet for them to share the media they create with their family, friends and community. MSG Varsity makes it easy for schools to share these stories in a safe environment, while preparing students with essential skills to be effective and responsible communicators in today’s multimedia world. UNIT: Intro to broadcast production DESCRIPTION: Computer safety, news teams, recording schedule, editing overview, knowing your audience ASSESSMENT: Completed broadcast

4 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



5 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



1

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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D E S I G N A N D D R A W I N G F O R E N G I N E E R I N G COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): CAD

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes creative problem-solving and technical drawing and fabrication of student design projects. Students explore principles of engineering, physics, materials and processes while enjoying a “hands-on” experience. Students will also develop computer skills in creating spreadsheets for calculations, CAD formulas and analysis. UNIT: Introduction to Course and Safety. DESCRIPTION: Students will learn about classroom, lab and computer safety. Students will also learn the outline of the course. ASSESSMENT: Safety Test

1 week 5.5 1A

UNIT: Designing Lexan Car DESCRIPTION: Using Autocad students will design a lexan car that confirms to all specifications. Discussion of all tests that lexan cars will have to preform to. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car design.

3.5 weeks

5.1-5.4 5.7

A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C UNIT: Constructing the Lexan Car DESCRIPTION: Using tools in lab students will cut and construct their lexan cars. Tools included will be band saw, drill press, screw drivers and any other tools students feel will assist in construction. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car construction.

3.5 weeks

5.1-5.4 5.7

A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Distance Car DESCRIPTION: Students will modify cars so that their car will get the farthest from the starting point on top of a ramp. Gravity formulas relating to velocity and acceleration. Use of Excel to determine distance car should travel. Testing and modifications to reach maximum distance. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car distance competition.

3 weeks

5.1-5.4 5.7

A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Displacement Car DESCRIPTION: Students will modify cars so that their cars will travel in the straightest line from a stop. Measurement and modifications of Distance car in order to make sure car goes the straightest. Weight distribution and its effects on efficiency. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car path competition.

3 weeks

5.1-5.4 5.7

A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Stop Car DESCRIPTION: Students will modify cars so that their cars will travel to a given distance and stop. Use of Excel and geometry formulas to ensure that car will travel a pre-determined distance. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car stop competition.

3 weeks

5.1-5.4 5.7

A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Dragster Car DESCRIPTION: Students will modify cars so that their car will travel a pre-determined distance the fastest. Use of Excel to review D=RT. Modifications of car to maximize speed based upon surface conditions, gears and weight. ASSESSMENT: Test on terms and formulas. Car speed competition.

3 weeks 5.1-5.4

5.7 A.PS.5 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C


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A R C H I T E C T U R A L D R A W I N G COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S):CAD

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course will explore various types of residential and commercial construction. They will learn various principles of stress, resistance, environmental influences as related to construction/design. Students will design residential homes, create floor plans, elevations, site plans and build scale models of the homes they design. In addition, a scaled section of a home will be constructed by students – including footings & foundation, wall framing, flooring, and roofing.

UNIT: Introduction to Architectural Drawing DESCRIPTION: General overview of course. Architectural instruments/tools needed. Dimensioning and scales. Multi-view: board work and AutoCAD. History of architecture. Role of architecture in society. Architectural styles. Safety in Classroom ASSESSMENT: Exam on Unit.

2 Weeks 5.5 1A

UNIT: Preliminary Layout and Planning DESCRIPTION: Individual room design. Area planning. Floor plans. Windows and schedules. Site plans. Elevations. ASSESSMENT: Project and class presentation.

4 weeks 5.5 5.6

A.CM.1

1A,1D,2A,2B 3B,3D,4B,4D 5A,5B,5C, 5D

UNIT: Structural Design DESCRIPTION: Foundations. Still construction. Floor framing. Wall construction and section. Roof construction. Structural calculations ASSESSMENT: Exam on unit. Class presentation on details of a drawing plan.

12 weeks

5.1 5.3 5.4 5.7

A.CM.1

1A,1D,2A,2B 3B,3D,4B,4D 5A,5B,5C, 5D

UNIT: Mechanical Components DESCRIPTION: Electrical. Plumbing. Heating and air conditioning ASSESSMENT: Plans will be assessed on originality, efficiency and housing costs.

2 weeks 5.1-5.4 5.7

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C UNIT: Architectural Models DESCRIPTION: Students will construct full models of their designed homes. Students will present models for class discussion. This section will run through the entire course. As students complete a unit they will build sections of house till it is complete. ASSESSMENT: Models and presentation.

Ongoing

5.1 5.2 5.4 5.7

A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C


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S O F T W A R E A N D A P P D E S I G N COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production II, Graphic Design, or Design & Drawing for Production.

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course, students will take their knowledge of computers to the next level. Students will explore how to design and develop applications for mobile devices and desktop computers. They will Learn about mobile application development, market opportunities, and technical requirements for Apple (iOS), Google (Android) and Microsoft (Windows Phone). Course focuses on installing, developing, testing, and distributing mobile applications. Develop practical experience within multiple platforms and implement a sample application in a platform of choice. Challenges including limited screen sizes, memory issues, and the variety of phones will also be discussed. Compare and contrast products designed by major vendors using a hands-on approach. Students will work toward Apple Pro Certifications. UNIT: Introduction/review of Operating systems DESCRIPTION: Students will build on knowledge of operating systems for computers and mobile devices to gain a better understanding of how they’re created and how they work. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: introduction/ review of computer hardware DESCRIPTION: Students will build on knowledge of computer hardware infrastructure. Students will understand what each component is and what it does. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Computer App development DESCRIPTION: Students will explore different languages used to build an application for use on a computer. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Mobile app development DESCRIPTION: Students will explore different languages used to build an application for use on a mobile device. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: App development DESCRIPTION: Students will use skills gained to create an app for a computer and a mobile device. ASSESSMENT: Project

5 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Review/Final DESCRIPTION: Review of all topics covered in course. ASSESSMENT: Final exam

1

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PREREQUISITE(S): Media Production II, Graphic Design, or Design & Drawing for Production.

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Cisco® IT Essentials, PC Hardware and Software course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy® students seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware and software skills. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Additional topics covered include laptops and portable devices, wireless connectivity and basic implementation skills, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), security, safety and environmental issues, applied network configuration and troubleshooting skills, and communication skills. UNIT: Introduction DESCRIPTION: IT industry, IT industry certifications, overview of technician jobs, field, remote, and bench technicians, personal computer systems, selecting replacement computer components, configuration for specialized computer systems. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Fundamentals of computer hardware DESCRIPTION: Students will be able to identify and describe the use of computers, components, and peripherals. They will be able to assemble, upgrade, or replace hardware components. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Fundamentals of computer software DESCRIPTION: Students will understand the purpose, use, installation and maintenance of operating systems. (Mac OS, Windows) ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Networking technologies DESCRIPTION: Students will understand network operations and be able to implement a local area network and wireless network. They will understand the purpose and function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP). They will gain understanding of IP addressing and IP address management. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Security and troubleshooting DESCRIPTION: Physical and software security safety, network troubleshooting, communication skills, Online privacy, cybercrime, computer ethics ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Course summary – putting it all together DESCRIPTION: Students will combine all knowledge together to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a computer system. ASSESSMENT: Final exam

3 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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I T E S S E N T I A L S I I COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): IT Essentials I

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Cisco® Networking Academy Discovery curriculum class teaches students how computers communicate across networks and how to configure computers, switches, wireless access points and routers. These courses are both reading and lab intensive. Students are expected to read the online curriculum, compete and record labs in a lab manual and take industry standard Cisco exams.

UNIT: Review of IT Essentials I DESCRIPTION: Overview of all topics discussed in IT Essentials I class. ASSESSMENT: Quiz

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Network fundamentals DESCRIPTION: Routing protocols and concepts. LAN switching and wireless. Accessing the WAN ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Networking for Home and Small businesses DESCRIPTION: Students will be able to design, build, configure, and troubleshoot networks ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

4

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: E-mail and other messaging systems DESCRIPTION: Email protocols will be discussed (SMTP, PoP) ASSESSMENT: Quiz

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Building a network DESCRIPTION: Students will use knowledge gained in the course to great their own LAN. ASSESSMENT: Project

3 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Building a computer DESCRIPTION: Students will use knowledge gained in the course to build their own computer. ASSESSMENT: Project

3

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1


UNIT: Review/Completing Cisco certification DESCRIPTION: All course topics will be reviewed, students will prepare for and take the Cisco certification exam. ASSESSMENT: Cisco Certification Exam

2

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1



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P R I N C I P L E S O F E N G I N E E R I N G I COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


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PREREQUISITE(S): Architectural Drawing

OVERALL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This engineering course covers the elements of electricity, machine design, power transmission, pneumatics, computer controls and programming. Students will utilize VEX robotics as related to fabrication and will learn to use various machines in the shop to design and fabricate working models and robotics. Actual robots will be designed and built to compete in competitions utilizing remote controls and autonomous computer program designed by students. This is for the student that has that passion to work with the Robotics Team and/or students wanting to pursue an engineering degree in college.

UNIT: Introduction to Principles of Engineering DESCRIPTION: Describe the class rules. Review the course syllabus. Describe how grades are earned in this class. Describe how the engineering design journal will be used in this class. Describe the engineering projects that students will work on this year in class. Describe how student work habits will be evaluated. Describe the types of workplace competencies that they should strive to perfect. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

1 Week 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Introduction STEM Careers DESCRIPTION: Identify the ubiquitous nature of robotics and embedded systems. Describe what a robot is. Describe what an embedded system is. Discuss the education needed for specific career choices. List jobs related to robotics, automation, embedded systems, and manufacturing. Describe various career paths for STEM careers ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

1 week and On-Going

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Safety DESCRIPTION: Define what “Safety is an Attitude” means. Complete the “Robotics Lab Safety Inspection Sheet”. Identify unsafe situations in the lab, fix them, or bring them to the attention of the teacher. Demonstrate safe and conscientious habits when working with Robotics and Intelligent Systems. Pass a Safety Unit Quiz with 100% accuracy. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

1 week and On-Going

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Introduction to VEX DESCRIPTION: Identify the basic components of the VEX kit and generally describe their role in the overall robotics system; Remote Control, Motor Actuators, Computer, Sensors, Structural Components, and Pneumatic Actuators. Unpack the Vex kit. Build a Testbed to test the operation of the Vex kit, or Build a Squarebot 2.0. Test Squarebot to ensure that it operates correctly. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C


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UNIT: Introduction to Programming DESCRIPTION: Describe the transmitter menu options. Restore the transmitter’s default settings. Use the VEX radio transmitter to control a robot. Describe the relationship between transmitter channels and joystick axes. Switch between transmitter configurations. Use the transmitter menu to alter the Squarebot’s response to joystick control. Write a technical paper that describes how to edit the transmitter’s reverse option. Explain the difference between linear and exponential scaling. Explain the function of the edit points option. Explain how the edit points option can be used to correct for inherent hardware errors. Explain how to use the transmitter’s trim option. Use the trim option to establish optimum control settings for a variety of purposes. Use the P. Mix option to set a master channel, slave channel, and describe their relationship to each other. Enable “arcade style” joystick controls. Discuss the pros and cons of both drive modes. Describe a jumper and its functions. Use jumpers to enable code stored in the microprocessor. Coordinate control between jumpers and the transmitted. Gain a deeper understanding of robotic control ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

5 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Introduction to C through ROBOTC DESCRIPTION: Describe what firmware is. Download firmware to their robots. Describe the relationship between a programmer and a machine. Develop flowcharts. Write psuedocode. Describe how Boolean logic is used to control program flow. Describe the difference between syntaxed and icon based programming languages. Write, test, and troubleshoot programs using ROBOTC (Control mapping for joysticks, Using timers, Programming buttons, Using feedback from touch, encoders, and ultrasonic sensors to program their robots to move autonomously, Calculate threshold values, Use variables in programs, Write functions and pass parameters). Debug programs ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

14 Weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: FIRST Robotics Competition DESCRIPTION: Design and construct robot that completes problems created by the FIRST robotic competition. ASSESSMENT: Design and construction participation. Drawings. Teamwork.

6 Weeks 5.1-5.7

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C UNIT: Project Management DESCRIPTION: Use proper line technique when sketching. Sketch single view drawings. Sketch orthographic drawings (multiview drawings). Sketch pictorial drawings. Dimension parts. Interpret technical drawings at a novice level. Measure accurately. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

3 weeks

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Introduction to Engineering Concepts DESCRIPTION: Describe what engineering is. Describe engineering processes. Function on multi-disciplinary teams. Communicate effectively using all forms of verbal and non-verbal communications. Describe various methods used to manage and schedule projects. Participate in and conduct a design review. Identify and formulate solutions for an engineering problem using engineering design processes. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

3 Weeks

UNIT: Cumulative Project DESCRIPTION: Project based on all engineering and programming learned during the year. Students will compete against each other. Presentations on design process and final product. ASSESSMENT: Design and construction participation. Drawings. Teamwork.

4 Weeks


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P R I N C I P L E S O F E N G I N E E R I N G I I COURSE & COURSE DESCRIPTION


UNIT LENGTH

NYSED STANDARDS

ISTE STANDARDS

PREREQUISITE(S): Principles of Engineering I

This engineering course is a continuation and more in depth study of the Principles of Engineering I course. Students expand on units in electricity, machine design, power transmission, pneumatics, computer controls and programming. Practical applications are performed on various machines in the shop to design and fabricate working models and robotics. This is for the student that has that passion to work with the Robotics Team and/or Mechanical Engineering. UNIT: Introduction to Principles of Engineering II DESCRIPTION: Describe the class rules. Review the course syllabus. Describe how grades are earned in this class. Describe how the engineering design journal will be used in this class. Describe the engineering projects that students will work on this year in class. Describe how student work habits will be evaluated. Describe the types of workplace competencies that they should strive to perfect. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

1 Week 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Safety DESCRIPTION: Define what “Safety is an Attitude” means. Complete the “Robotics Lab Safety Inspection Sheet”. Identify unsafe situations in the lab, fix them, or bring them to the attention of the teacher. Demonstrate safe and conscientious habits when working with Robotics and Intelligent Systems. Pass a Safety Unit Quiz with 100% accuracy. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam.

1 week and On-Going

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Signals DESCRIPTION: Explain the relationship between remote control transmitters, crystals, the receiver, and the VEX microcontroller. Define resonance (both mechanical and electrical). Define both engineering and scientific notation. Define both frequency and period. Conduct scientific inquiry-based experiments to determine the effect of radio control transmitter antenna length and position on signal strength relative to the receiver. Explain how to apply engineering notation to frequency and time period calculation. Demonstrate how to use a calculator programmed for engineering notation to determine the appropriate units. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Electronics in VEX DESCRIPTION: Describe the relationship between current draw and work. Apply the scientific process and collect data from their investigation. Modify a battery and place it in series with a multimeter. Use a protractor to layout a test bed for their robot current investigation. Measure current output while the robot climbs inclines of increasing angles. Graph their experimental data and explain the results. Describe how a multimeter works. Use a multimeter to test continuity and check DC voltage. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Torque DESCRIPTION: Describe the relationship between torques, the distance from the fulcrum, and weight. Define what a clutch it and its importance in the VEX system. Apply and clarify various points of an experimental procedure. Collect data from the investigation. Graph results. Calculate averages. Measure accurately using a ruler/meter stick or tape. Measure accurately using a scale or student developed measuring device in ounces or grams. Convert between various units of measure. Extrapolate new information from the data collected. Write a conclusion that summarizes the lessons learned in the investigation. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C


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UNIT: Gear Ratios DESCRIPTION: Describe the inversely proportional relationship between gear ratios and the robots speed. Describe the relationship between gear ratios and torque. Define torque. Describe the difference between a gear ratio and a compound gear ratio. Calculate a compound gear ratio. Apply the scientific process. Construct and manipulate a gearbox. Measure axle speed and relative strength as the gear ratio varies. Collect data from the investigation. Apply and describe the various points of experimental procedure. Summarize in writing what they learned in the investigation. ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: Wheel Size Relations DESCRIPTION: Build a test bed. Setup independent, dependent, and control variables to conduct a scientific investigation. Apply and clarify various points of experimental procedure. Analyze data and draw conclusions. Run the investigation under three different conditions. Collect data, record it on a data table, and graph the data. Convert between centimeters and inches. Extrapolate the new distance traveled based on prior testing. Write up a summary of lessons learned in the investigation ASSESSMENT: Labs, classwork, unit exam

2 weeks 5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C

UNIT: FIRST Robotics Competition DESCRIPTION: Design and construct robot that completes problems created by the FIRST robotic competition. ASSESSMENT: Design and construction participation. Drawings. Teamwork.

6 weeks 5.1-5.7

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C UNIT: Projects DESCRIPTION: Project based on all engineering and programming learned during the year. Students will compete against each other. Presentations on design process and final product. ASSESSMENT: Design and construction participation. Drawings. Teamwork.

20 weeks

5.1-5.7 A.PS.5 A.PS.8 A.CM.1

1A,1B,1C,2A 2D,3A,3B,3D 4B,4C,4D,5A

5B,5C


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S A M P L E S C O R I N G R U B R I C S

S A M P L E E N G I N E E R I N G P R O J E C T S C O R I N G R U B R I C Topic (weight) Unsatisfactory (1) Marginal (2) Acceptable (3) Exceptional (4)

Design Problem and Boundaries (2)

Little or no grasp of problem. Incapable of producing a successful solution.

Some understanding of problem. Major deficiencies that will impact quality of solution.

Overall sound understanding of the problem and constraints. Does not significantly impair solution.

Clear and complete understanding of design goal and constraints.

Alternative Designs (1)

Only one design presented or clearly infeasible alternative given.

Serious deficiencies in exploring and identifying alternative designs.

Alternative approaches identified to some degree.

Final design achieved after review of reasonable alternatives.

Use of Computer Aided Tools (2)

Serious deficiencies in understanding the correct selection and/or use of tools

Minimal application and use of appropriate tools

Computer aided tools used with moderate effectiveness to develop designs.

Computer aided tools are used effectively to develop and analyze designs.

Application of Engineering Principles (2)

None or erroneous application of engineering principles yielding unreasonable solution

Serious deficiencies in proper selection and use of engineering principles

Effective application of engineering principles resulting in reasonable solution

Critical selection and application of engineering principles ensuring reasonable results.

Final Design (2) Not capable of achieving desired objectives

Barely capable of achieving desired objective

Design meets desired objectives

Design exceeds desired objectives

Interpretation of results (1)

None or erroneous conclusions based on achieved results

Serious deficiencies in support for stated conclusions

Sound conclusions reached based on achieved results

Insightful, supported conclusions and recommendations.

Overall Performance

Unsatisfactory Marginal Acceptable Exceptional

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S A M P L E C O M P U T E R A P P L I C A T I O N P R O J E C T Topic (weight) Unsatisfactory (1) Marginal (2) Acceptable (3)

Exceptional (4)

Knowledge of Subject

No grasp of software. Unable to answer questions about software.

Uncomfortable with software. Capable of answering rudimentary questions.

At ease with software and able to elaborate and explain to some degree.

Demonstration of full knowledge of the software with explanations and elaboration.

Quality of Product Not capable of achieving desired objectives

Barely capable of achieving desired objective

Design meets desired objectives

Design exceeds desired objectives

Project Compliance

Did not follow instructions at all to complete project

Followed some of the instructions to complete project

Followed most of the instructions to complete project

Followed all of the instructions to complete project

Project Management

Did not use classroom time efficiently at all to complete project

Sometimes used classroom time efficiently at all to complete project

Mostly used classroom time efficiently at all to complete project

Always used classroom time efficiently at all to complete project

Overall Performance


Points 0 -7 8-15 16-31 32 - 40


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O R A L P R E S E N T A T I O N P R O J E C T

Topic (weight) Unsatisfactory (1) Marginal (2) Acceptable (3) Exceptional (4)

Organization & Structure (1)

Not possible to understand presentation due to absence of structure

Difficult to follow presentation due to erratic topical shifts and jumps.

Most information is presented in logical order which is easy to follow.

All information is presented in a logical interesting and novel sequence, which is easily followed.

Content & Knowledge (3)

No grasp of information. Unable to answer questions about subject.

Uncomfortable with information. Capable of answering rudimentary questions.

At ease with content and able to elaborate and explain to some degree.

Demonstration of full knowledge of the subject with explanations and elaboration.

Visual Aides & Neatness (2)

No Visual Aids Occasional use of visual aids, however they barely support presentation. Several misspellings and/or grammatical errors present.

Visual aids are related to presentation. Minor misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

Presentation is reinforced by the use of visual aids. Negligible misspellings and/or grammatical.

Delivery & Speaking Skills (3)

Significant mumbling and incorrect pronunciation of terms. Voice level too high or too low. Monotonous, no eye contact, rate of speech too fast or too slow.

Occasional mispronunciation of terms. Little eye contact, uneven rate, little expression.

Voice is clear and at a proper level. Most words pronounced correctly. Some eye contact, steady rate, excessively rehearsed.

Clear Voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Good eye contact, steady rate, enthusiasm, confidence.

Presentation Length (1)

Too long or too short. +/- 20% of minutes +/- 10% of minutes +/- 5% of minutes.

Overall Performance


Points 0 -7 8-15 16-31 32 - 40


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R U B R I C S C O R I N G C O N V E R S T I O N T A B L E

Raw Score Final Grade

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39 99

38 97

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35 93

34 91

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31 88

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Raw Score Final Grade

19 82

18 81

17 80

16 75

15 74

14 73

13 71

12 70

11 68

10 67

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6 55

5 45

4 35

3 25

2 15

1 8

0 0

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