Program Concentration: Engineering & Technology

 

Technological Systems - Grade 8

The goal of this course is designed for students to utilize the universal systems model including input, process, output and feedback. Students will examine various systems, such as; electrical, magnetic, mechanical, fluid, structural, natural, thermal, chemical, and information.

 

Students will learn how various systems work together. Technological Systems reinforces the areas of math, science, social studies, and language arts through practical application and/or hands on activities.

 

At the end of this course, students will be able to utilize the universal systems model to design and produce a technological product. See more
                                                        
ENGR-TS-1:

The students will develop an understanding of the Universal Systems Model.

   a) Define Universal Systems Model
   b) Identify the components of a system
   c) Examine a variety of simple, common systems

 

ENGR-TS-2:

The students will develop an understanding of how the design process is used to develop a technological system.
   a) Identify the steps of the design process
   b) Identify how systems are used in a variety of settings
   c) Illustrate how the systems model is utilized in the production of goods
   d) Construct and work with a variety of systems, including Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, and Energy

 

ENGR-TS-3:

The students will develop an understanding of how humans interact with systems.
   a) Operate technological systems                                                   
   b) Maintain technological systems
   c) Constructing technological systems
   d) Design technological systems

 

ENGR-TS-4:
The students will develop an understanding of how systems evolve from one stage to another. 
   a) Illustrate the evolution of a variety of technological systems
   b) Analyze the reason for the evolution of technological systems
   c) Investigate the cause of system failures

 

ENGR-TS-5: 
The students will recognize and be able to forecast trends in the development of technological systems.
   a) Gathers data and examine trends that lead to technological advancement
   b) Propose a creative and futuristic technological system that may solve emerging human needs
   c) Design and create a model of a futuristic technological system
   d) Analyze the qualities of various futuristic technological systems (i.e. benefits, drawbacks, overall efficiency of system, etc.)

 

ENGR-TS-6: 
The students will recognize relationships among technologies and assess the impact of integrated systems.
   a) Identify a complex technological system that is made up of several subsystems
   b) Explain how the subsystems work together to enable the complex system
   c) Analyze the qualities of various integrated technological systems (i.e. benefits, drawbacks, overall efficiency of system, etc.)
                                                        
ENGR-TS-7: 
Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.
   a) Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment
   b) Investigate leadership skills through co-curricular activities (i.e TSA, First Lego League, BEST Robotics, First Vex Challenge, etc.)