Technology Education is for everyone, as it offers all students the unique opportunity to bring to life their other acquired academic skills, especially math and science. Through a laboratory setting stressing subject exploration, experimentation, measurement and evaluation, students engage in problem solving, hands-on activities that stimulate critical thinking, develop creative ability, and promote the principles of design and production. Technology courses help build strong STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). STEM Careers are in high demand and our courses help build a framework for these high paying jobs and education pathways. All courses are taught using approved state curricula and comply with NYSED Math, Science, & Technology (MST) Standards. Other courses are offered that may be used to satisfy the school district’s local graduation requirement of ½ unit in Computer Studies.

Upon completion of the course of study in technology, the student will:

• Have demonstrated a proficiency to communicate through the utilization of the graphic and electronic media.
• Have acquired the ability to build self-esteem by thinking critically, demonstrating problem solving skills, and organizing facts logically as they relate to the world of technology.
• Have developed a proficiency in interpreting and incorporating language arts, math, and science skills into technology.
• Have an appreciation, awareness, and working knowledge of tools and machinery as it relates to all facets of technology.
• Have an awareness of the technology resources and acquire skills necessary to pursue a post-secondary program and/or gainful employment. 
• Have an overview of the modern technological and automated international world of manufacturing.
• Have prepared a portfolio of basic technology fundamentals that would be applicable in pursuing a vocational interest.

Introduction to Technology/Systems and Production
20 Weeks Grade 7
Students will learn mechanical drawing skills, enabling them to read and draw plans for simple projects.  Students will acquire skills necessary to use layout tools, hand tools and machine tools in a safe and proper manner and utilize these skills to complete a problem-solving project. Students will learn skills necessary to solve problems and think critically. Students will study and apply technical methods to design, build, test and evaluate models that address real world problems. Using flow charts, students will learn to compare & contrast technical resources and engineer solutions in a structured and fun learning environment. 
 
Technology (Manufacturing)
20 Weeks Grade 8
Students will learn and use 2D and 3D computer aided design to engineer complex solutions to practical problems. Students will also design and build C02 racing cars to study engineering, Newton’s laws of motion, and mathematics. Data acquisition and weight/speed analysis are used to determine the fastest car each quarter.

Intro to Engineering Design: Design & Drawing for Production 
Grades 9-12 1 Credit
3 College Credits – SUNY Farmingdale
This is a laboratory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in technical drawing and computer aided design (CAD). Using 2D CAD software, and 3D Solid Modeling, students will learn the international language of technical draft. This class teaches technical drawing through design problem solving, and stresses that design is the creative element and technical drawing is the expression of design. Students are encouraged to solve visual problems using a common technical drawing language to describe forms in the man-made environment. This course meets the NYS Fine Arts requirement for graduation. This course anticipates being able to offer students an opportunity to earn college credit through SUNY Farmingdale. 

Construction and Manufacturing
Grades 10-12, 1 Credit
This course provides instruction in the manufacturing aspect of production. Students will learn to use basic and advanced tools. Using a “hands-on” approach, students will demonstrate their knowledge and skill by completing projects in wood, metal, and plastic. Residential construction projects will be incorporated into the curriculum. Construction sites and career in related fields will be explored.

 
Principles of Engineering
Grades 10-12, 1 Credit
3 College Credits – SUNY Farmingdale

This course is designed to bring math, science, and technology together by the study and application of mechanical engineering concepts. Students will be solving problems, just as engineers do, by using basic engineering methods, constructing robots, model gliders, rockets, pulley systems, cranes, ping pong ball  launchers, as well as other projects are explored. The course introduces students to the use of microcontrollers such as Arduino and the VEX Robotics system. These systems are used to bring projects to life by adding motion and lights! Emphasis is placed on both control over actuators (including motors, linkages, and gear trains) as well as reading inputs from sensors (including motion, distance, and push buttons). Students will also be exposed to various Microsoft Excel features and will be able to solve mathematical equations commonly used in engineering. This course offers the possibility of earning college credit through SUNY Farmingdale.