Oxford High School

Courses in Technology Education

 #         Engineering Design I (9-12)          Semester                 .5  Credit

This is a foundational understanding course that is strongly recommended for every student that is considering other technology education courses or those considering a career in engineering, architecture, or related trade.  Students will learn and practice basic drafting skills and will explore single view drawings, orthographic projections, isometric drawings, dimensioning and solid modeling. 

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):

•  Introduction to CAD systems and their applications.

• Design various structures using CAD software.

• Build various structures using CAD software.

• Test various structures using CAD software.

• Utilize research tools and techniques to assess, evaluate and synthesize information in order to answer questions, solve problems, and/or defend positions.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems and support conclusions using appropriate methods and technology.

• Utilize technology to research and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to express themselves creatively.

• Demonstrate the ability to broaden their own intellectual interests.
   

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Solve problems using a design development process.

• Create models of product solutions.

• Become familiar with different CAD programs.

• Become aware of engineering career opportunities.

• Apply designs created using 3D CAD software.

• Become aware of the societal impacts of engineering design.
   

Engineering Design I:  Scope and Sequence Calendar