- West Port High School
- Engineering Lev II (periods 4 & 5)
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Applied Engineering Technology Level II
Text book: Technology & Engineering
E-textbook: https://www.g-wlearning.com/technologyeducation/9781605254128/student/index.htm
SolidProffesor- Learn Engineering https://www.solidprofessor.com/
Syllabus Engineering Technology WP Syllabus 20-21.pdf
Semester 1
4P, Rules and Procedures/ Safety Rules and Regulations
Introduction to Engineering Design Process
Chp. 1: Technology- A Dynamic, Human-Created System
Technology as a Dynamic Process
Career Corner: Industrial Engineering Technicians
Technology and Types of Knowledge
The Evolution of Technology
Academic Connection: The Presidential Election of 1960
Technology Explained: Smart Houses
Chp. 2: Technological-System Components
Technology as a System
Goals/ Inputs/ Processes/ Outputs
Career Corner: Purchasing Agents
Chp. 2: Technology Explained: Solar Collectors
Think Green: Sustainability
Feedback and Control
Chp. 3: Types of Technological Systems
Level of Development/ Economic Structure
Career Corner: Controllers
Type of Technology Developed and Used
Stem Connection: Genetic Engineering
Chp. 4: Inputs of Technological Systems
People/ Tools & Machines
Career Corner: Construction Laborers
Stem Connection: Mathematics/ The Law of Equilibrium
Chp. 4: Materials
Information and Energy
Finances and Time
Think Green: Organic Cotton
Chp.5: Technolological Processes
Production Processers/ Career Corner: Production Managers
Technology Explained: Hybrid Vehicles
Problem- Solving and Design Processes
Management Processes
Academic Connections: History (The Tennessee Valley Authority)
Chp. 6: Outputs and Feedback and Controls
Career Corner: Dental Hygienists
STEM Connections: Science Chlorofluorocarbon CFCs
Technology Explained: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Chp. 7: Production Tools and Their Save Use
Material- Processing Tools and Machines
Career Corner: Machinists
Technology Explained: Computer Numerical Control CNC
Chp. 7: Energy- Processing Convertors
Information- Processing Machines
Using Technology Safely
Academic Connections: Computer Bugs
Chp. 8: Measurement Systems and Tools
Measurement Systems : Past and Present
Career Corner: Surveyors
Measurement Tools
Measurement and Control
STEM Connections: Mathematics (Measuring Area)
Chp. 9: The- Problem Solving and Design Process
The Problem Solving Process vs the Design Process
Design Process in Technology
Career Corner: Engineers
Steps in Solving Technological Problems
Identifying a Technological Problem
Academic Connection: History (The Origin of Radar)
End of Semester Project
SEMESTER II
Chp. 10: Developing Design Solutions
System Design
Career Corners: Drafters
Chp. 10: product Design/ The Design Team
Steps for Developing Design Solutions
STEM Connections: Mathematics (Solid geometry)
Think Green: Carbon Footprint
Monday- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
Chp. 11: Evaluating Design Solutions
Modeling Design Solutions
Career Corner: Market Researchers
Technology Explained: GPS
Chp. 11: Analyzing the Design
Redesigning Products and Structures
Modular Activity: Computer- Aided Design CAD
Engineering with Animation 3D
Chp. 12: Communicating Design Solutions
Product Documents and Reports
Career Corner: Engineering Technicians
Academic Connections: Communication
Chp. 12: Principles of Design
Technology Explained: CAD Systems
Approval Documents and Reports
Activity: Architecture with Animation
Chp. 13: Using Technology to Produce Artifacts
Production Activities
Career Corner: Plumbers
STEM Connections: Science
The Principles of Expansion and Contraction
Chp. 14: The Types of Materials and How They Are Obtained
Career Corner: Forest and Conservation Workers
STEM Connections: Science (Synthetic Fuels)
Chp. 15: Processing resources
Mechanical Processes
Career Corner: Millwrights
Thermal Processes
STEM Connections: Mathematics (Calculating Board Footage)
Technology Explained: Nuclear Energy
Chemical and Electrochemical Processes
Think Green: Volatile Organic Compounds
Spring Break
Chp.16: Manufacturing Products
Career Corner: Automobile Assembly Workers
Technology Explained: Robots
Chp. 16: Automating and Controlling Processes
Types of manufacturing Processes
Think Green: Reduction
Chp. 17: Constructing Structures
Constructing Buildings
Career Corner: Carpenters
Academic Connections: Communication (Word Origin)
Chp. 17: Heavy Engineering Structures
Think Green: Green Architecture
Modular Activity: Structural Engineering
Chp. 18: Using and Servicing Products and Structures
Installing Technological Products
Maintaining Technological Products
Career Corner: Building Inspectors
Chp. 18:Repairing Technological Products
STEM Connections: Science (Material Science)
Disposing of Technological Products
Think Green: Green Packaging
End of COurse Project
EOC Project - presentations