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School District of Oconee County

Industrial Technology Education 1

Course Number: 604000CW

Industrial Technology I is an introductory class that allows students to explore the different areas of technology.  These areas include computer aided drafting, construction, electricity, manufacturing, and air and space transportation.  Students will develop good work habits and pride in their class work as well as in their lab projects.  Some of the assignments will allow for students to work cooperatively in groups with their peers.  the students will also have the opportunity to build personal projects of their choice that they can take home.  Past student manufacturing projects  have included gun racks, Adirondack chairs, coffee tables, chess boards, and speaker boxes.  

 

There are no prerequisites required for this course.
There are no fees associated with this course.

UNIT A. THE NATURE OF TECHNOLOGY

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.
  1. Develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
  2. Develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.

UNIT B. TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.
  1. Develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.
  1. Develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.
  1. Develop an understanding of the influence of technology on history.

UNIT C. DESIGN

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of the attributes of design.
  2. Develop an understanding of engineering design.
  3. Develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.

UNIT D. ABILITIES FOR A TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop the abilities to apply the design process.
  2. Develop the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.
  1. Develop the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.

UNIT E. THE DESIGNED WORLD

The student will be able to:

  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use medical technologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use agricultural and related biotechnologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use energy and power technologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use transportation technologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use manufacturing technologies.
  1. Develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies.
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Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

  • Pencils
  • Safety glasses
  • Tape measure

 

Course Summary:

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