Unit 1: Introduction to Technology
Unit 2: The Design Process
Unit 3: Sketching and Views |
Unit4: 3D Computer Modeling
Unit 5: First Steps in Prototype Fabrication |
Essential Questions
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What is technology? In what ways does
technology depend on science and science depends on technology?
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How does the use of technology affect the
way people live? How do ethics determine the development of technology?
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What are the elements of design and why
are they important?
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How do you know the solution you have
chosen for a technical problem is the right solution?
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What is the importance of brainstorming
and how does it help in finding solutions to a technical problem?
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What do modeling, testing, evaluating,
and modifying a design have to do with working out a solution to a
technical problem?
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Why do engineers consider the use of
sketching and drawings in perspective important?
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What is the difference between a sketch
and a working drawing? Why is it important to consider the relationship
of height and width when creating a sketch or drawing?
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Explain the value of using one- and
two-point perspective when creating a sketch.
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How is orthographic projection used in
design and communication technology, and why is it important?
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How are the planes of an orthographic
projection similar and different to the x-, y-, and z-planes of the
coordinate system?
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Why is it important to understand
isometric drawing?
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How do engineers use three-dimensional
(3D) modeling when solving technological problems? What is the
difference between a sketch, a working drawing, and a 3D model? What
dimensional relationships need to be considered when creating a 3D
model?
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How do you know a model is a prototype
and how it should be used? Must a prototype work in order for it to be a
prototype? When is a model not a prototype?
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Why would engineers use prototyping when
solving technological problems? What is the difference between a sketch,
a working drawing, and a prototype?
Project Lead The Way
We are proud that we continue to meet our objectives which
are to:
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Increase the number of young people who pursue
Engineering and Engineering Technology programs requiring a two or four
year college degree.
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Provide clear standards and expectations for student
success in the program.
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Provide leadership and support that will produce
continuous improvement and innovation in the program.
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Provide equitable and inclusive opportunities for all
academically qualified students.
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Reduce the future college attrition rates within four
and two year Engineering and Engineering Technology degree programs.
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Contribute to the continuance of America's national
prosperity.
Mathematics
MA1.0
Students develop number sense and use numbers and number
relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the
reasoning used in solving these problems.
MA1.1
demonstrate meanings for real numbers, absolute value, and
scientific notation using physical materials and technology in
problem-solving situations
MA1.3
use number sense to estimate and justify the reasonableness of
solutions to problems involving real numbers
MA2.0
Students use algebraic methods to explore, model, and describe
patterns and functions involving numbers, shapes, data, and graphs
in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in
solving these problems.
MA2.1 model real-world phenomena (for example, distance-versus-time
relationships, compound interest, amortization tables, mortality
rates) using functions, equations, inequalities, and matrices
MA2.3 solve problems involving functional relationships using graphing
calculators and/or computers as well as appropriate paper-and-pencil
techniques
MA3.0
Students use data collection and analysis, statistics and
probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the
reasoning used in solving these problems.
MA3.1
design and conduct a statistical experiment to study a problem, and
interpreting and communicating the results using the appropriate
technology (e.g. graphing calculators, computer software).
MA3.4
draw conclusions about distributions of data based on analysis of
statistical summaries (e.g. the combination of mean and standard
deviation, and differences between the mean and median
MA5.2
select and use appropriate techniques and tools to measure
quantities in order to achieve specified degrees of precision,
accuracy, and error or tolerance of measurements
MA6.0 Students link concepts and procedures as they develop and use
computational techniques, including estimation, mental arithmetic,
paper-and-pencil, calculators, and computers in problem-solving situations
and communicate the reasoning used to solve.
MA6.1
use ratios, proportions, percents in problem-solving situations
MA6.2
select and use appropriate methods for computing with real numbers
in problem-solving situations from among mental arithmetic,
estimation, paper-and-pencil, calculator, and computer methods, and
determining whether the results are reasonable
MA6.3
describe the limitations of estimation, and assess the amount of
error resulting from estimation within acceptable limits
Reading Writing
RW1.0 Students read and understand a variety of materials.
RW1.1 use a full range of strategies to comprehend materials such as
technical writing, newspapers, magazines, poetry, short stories, plays,
novels, essays, speeches, autobiographies, and first-person historical
documents.
RW4.0 Students apply thinking skills to their reading, writing, speaking,
listening and viewing.
RW4.2 use reading, writing, listening, articulate speaking, and viewing to
solve problems
RW5.0 Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant
information form a variety of media, reference, and technological sources.
RW5.5 use available technology to access information, conduct research, and
produce a carefully documented product
Workforce Communication
COM1.0 Demonstrates the ability to receive and relay information clearly and
effectively.
COM1.1 listening-receives attends to, understands and responds to verbal and
non-verbal messages.
COM1.2 speaking-clearly organizes and effectively presents ideas orally
COM1.3 reading-locates, understands and interprets written information in
prose and documents to perform tasks
COM1.4 writing-organizes and effectively presents ideas and information in
writing
COM1.5 interpreting-delineates and analyzes oral and written information and
synthesizes information into a conclusion
COM1.6 negotiating-works toward agreement while maintaining position
COM1.7 persuading-communicates ideas to justify position, overcome
resistance and convince others
Workforce Organization
ORG2.1 planning-devising and outlining a process to achieve a goal and
timeline
ORG2.2 time management-applies appropriate time to task and manages multiple
priorities
ORG2.3 using resources-identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources
ORG2.4 systems thinking-understands the nature of systems, develops and
adapts systems to meet organizational needs
ORG2.5 evaluating-collects, evaluates and uses data to monitor and improve
performance
Workforce Technical Skill
TECH5.1 demonstrates computer literacy-uses key boarding skills,
computer programs, and understands basic computer operations
Workforce Thinking Skills
TS3.0 demonstrates the ability to use reasoning
TS3.1 problem solving-identifies and recognizes a problem, considers
alternatives, devises and implements a logical plan of action
TS3.2 decision making-uses a process to identify goals and constraints,
evaluate alternatives and reach a conclusion
TS3.3 creative thinking-generates new and innovative ideas
TS3.4 learning-uses efficient techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge
and skills
TS3.5 analyzing-identifies bias of information sources, evaluates
contradictory information and effectively manages information
Workforce Quality
WQ4.2 team member-contributes to group effort
through cooperation and consensus
WQ4.3 responsibility-follows through consistently with honesty and integrity
WQ4.4 flexibility-shows versatility and the ability to change
WQ4.5 leadership-creates a direction/vision for others to follow, aligns
management methods with vision and implements a system of accountability
WQ4.6 works with diversity-accepts differences and works well with
individuals from a variety of backgrounds and/or with divergent philosophies
or ideas |
