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CDHS Engineering Technology

Course Description

This course is designed to be a continuation of Engineering and Design One. Students will continue to develop their problem solving skills by completing and array of challenging tasks. Manufacturing technology, woodworking technology, electronics, and, transportation technology will be covered. Engineering and technical careers will be discussed. A lab fee will be changed for supplies used in the class.

Course Objectives:

* Develop proper lab safety techniques and practices. SAFETY IS OUR GOAL.
* Develop appropriate shop machinery skills and practices.
* Research real life examples of engineering careers.
* Develop proper terminology that is used in a lab setting.
* Develop problem solving skills.
* Improve time management skills and meet required deadlines.
* Receive safety instruction and evaluation.
* Participate in group work.
* Complete problem-solving tasks through practical applications.
* Complete hands-on construction activities.
* Complete activities to develop, research, design, construction, testing, and evaluation skills.
* Present oral reports and demonstration.
* Demonstrate knowledge of core concepts through written, oral, and poster presentations.
* Gain knowledge from guest speakers and videos.

Class Rules

* Lavatory Policy - Students must ask permission to use the pass when ever necessary whether working in the lab or
  classroom.
* Tardies - Due to the extreme distance between classrooms, students will have no more than 2 extra minutes to arrive to
   class. After 2 minutes a tardy slip will be issued.
* Respect other people, property, and yourself.
* Be prepared for class. Due to lockers being so far from the classroom, students may not go to their lockers to get
   supplies.
* Lab Fee - $5.00 (This covers the cost of all supplies being used in the class.)
* Do not open the outside door for any reason except for emergency.
* NO tobacco products of any kind allowed in the lab.
* Swearing policy - Don't Do it

Class Projects

* Machine Safety Handouts
* Folding Stools
* Electronics
* Precision Shooters
* Mass Production
* Engineering Careers

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