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• This is an “ application-based course ” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment , software and materials .
Co-curricular Connection : Skills USA
Honors Design & Fabrication II Intended Audience : All interested students in Grades 9 , 10 and 11 ( or any first time Tech Ed upper class student since this course hasn ’ t previously been available ). Prerequisite / Selection Process : Design and Fabrication I Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Students will be able to demonstrate engineering design skills using CAD software .
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the four career pathways and explore one pathway in depth by designing and fabricating a product in that pathway . As the second course in the sequence , the products in this course will allow for greater complexity and personalization in focus .
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the materials ( properties and selection ) and processes used in product fabrication .
• Students will demonstrate the ability to correctly program / code CNC and 3D printing equipment .
• Students will demonstrate the safety attitudes and procedures required in the use of fabrication materials and equipment .
• Students will experience and be able to articulate the critical attributes of manufacturing careers needed to be successful in MN businesses and industries .
Instructional Focus :
• This course will focus instruction on advancing students ’ knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of products . Students will be allowed to choose the career pathway of focus .
• Students will also be expected to integrate STEM and other content knowledge into their product design and fabrication .
• This is an “ application-based course ” with students demonstrating real-world application of knowledge and skills in the use of high-tech cutting-edge equipment , software and materials .
Co-curricular Connection : Skills USA
Exploring Construction Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 Credit : One Trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Jobsite Safety
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• Foundation / masonry
• Residential Framing
• Roofing
• Basic Electrical
• Basic Plumbing
• Insulating
• Introduction to drywall installation
• Introduction to interior finishing / trim work ..
• Introduction to exterior finishing
• Exploration of construction careers Projects , Activities , etc .: This course is offered at the high school and teams of students will build storage sheds . Following completion of this course , additional in-depth construction courses may be taken at STEP , where a house is built . Instructional focus : Laboratory-based ; focused on safety , integration of math , science and workplace skills .
Architectural Design [ AP Studio Art : 3-D Design ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : CAD III or application and / or interview Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters [ CAD III and AP Architectural Design : 3-D Design ] = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Exploration of Architecture at the college-level
• Completion of a comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth , Concentration , and Quality sections that involve various media and subject matter created as 3-Dimensional works of Architectural Design .
• Portfolio [ exam ] submitted to College Board for review in May : desirable . Projects , Activities , etc .: Architectural-based portfolio of 10-12 pieces of Architectural Focused 3-D design Principles . Comparable to a College course in Architectural Design and Modeling . Instructional Focus : Individualized Projects . Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class . Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board .
MANUFACTURING
Introduction to Welding & Manufacturing [ AHS , BHS , CPHS , CRHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Oxy-Acetylene Welding [ OAW ]
• Sheet Metal / Bench Metal
• GMAW / SMAW Welding
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• Foundry
• Plasma Cutting Projects , Activities , etc .: Welding skills , welding techniques , project based sheet metal and foundry , design and complete project using metal forming tools and welding . Instructional Focus : Introduction to the metal fabrication industry with emphasis on metal forming , precision , mathematics , and joining techniques through lab work .
Welding & Manufacturing [ AHS , BHS , CPHS , CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Metal Technology I or Intro to Welding & Manufacturing Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Advanced Welding Techniques in OAW , GMAW , and SMAW
• TIG welding Mild Steel
• Flame Cutting
• Lathe Operation Projects , Activities , etc .: Design and make projects Instructional Focus : In depth look at the metal fabrication industry with emphasis on precision , metal forming , mathematics , and joining techniques through lab work .
Honors Trade and Industrial Internship Program Prerequisite / Selection Process : Related technology subjects are recommended ; application during grade 11 Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Up to three credits available [ 0.5 credit per trimester for seminar , 0.5 credit per trimester for work ]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers / internship sites Major Outcomes :
• General employment skills
• On-the-job success could include , but is not limited to , employment in careers such as auto mechanics , graphics , electrical , drafting , cabinetry , machine operations , metal fabrication , construction , or welding
Projects , Activities , etc .: Community service , leadership opportunities and skills competition Instructional Focus : The seminar portion focuses on work-related topics and school sponsored work sites provide for early release and graduation credit Co-curricular Connection : SkillsUSA
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