Oxford High School

Courses in Technology Education

 #        Advanced Construction Systems (9-12)           One Semester                 0.5 Credit

This course builds on and extends the learning that students begin in Construction Systems. This course will allow students to extend their understanding of standard construction practices for wood framed homes. Human, economic and environmental impacts will also be studied in regard to construction.

1. Enduring Understandings (broad ideas, usually grounded in the discipline):

• Evaluate the effects of existing and emerging technologies on people and the environment over time;
• Recognize the scope of technology and evaluate the impact and influence technology has on society, culture and the environment – past, present and future;
• Develop and use strategies for adjusting to new technologies and changing interactions among science, technology and society;
• Develop cognitive and psychomotor problem-solving skills through applied research, design, production, operation and analysis of technological systems (informational, physical and biological);
• Safely and effectively use resources, processes, concepts and tools of technology;
• Create devices for solving problems, using creativity and concepts of design and technology; and
• Understand the influences of technology on consumer and career choices.

2. Course Specific Goals (aligned with Content Standards):

•  Understand the link between technology and the economy and recognize that link as a force behind societal emergence and evolution.

• Understand the impact that technology has on social, cultural and environmental aspects of their lives.

• Recognize technology as the result of a creative art and will be able to apply disciplined problem-solving strategies to enhance invention and innovation.

• Identify and develop leadership attributes and apply them in team situations.

• Know the origins, properties and processing technologies associated with the material building blocks of technology.

• Apply the engineering design process to achieve desired outcomes across all technological content areas.
   

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Safely use the appropriate hand tools for each given task

• Choose and safely use appropriate power tools when needed.

• Identify the various materials used in construction projects.

• Choose appropriate materials and sizes to create well engineered structures.

• Identify the various styles of homes.

• Identify the materials and processes used in residential construction.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of finish carpentry, plumbing systems and electrical systems.

• Understand and demonstrate the differences and similarities used when constructing sheds and decks versus houses.

Advanced Construction Systems:  Scope and Sequence Calendar