Dutchtown Middle School Technology Education Course …

[Pages:6]Dutchtown Middle School Technology Education Course Syllabus ? Grade 6

Derrick Hicks dhicks@henry.k12.ga.us

(770) 515-7500 Course description The Georgia Performance Standards provide clear guidelines for teaching the subjects, testing what students are learning, and the work students are doing. They provide an understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be rigorous and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that students need for success in college and careers. This course will allow students to apply skills and concepts learned in in other courses such as math, science, and language arts as they explore the various topics in technology education. Course requirements

Keep a daily journal ? daily journals will be kept in a folder or in Microsoft Word Technology projects specific to Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and/or

Common Core Georgia Performance Standards

Materials/supplies Student Agenda Loose Leaf Paper and three-ring binder 1 GB jump drive/flash drive/removable drive (do not purchase ScanDisk, SanDisk and Geek Squad drives as they do not work in the classroom). Jump drives can be shared with another class. Pencils (hand held sharpener with a Ziploc bag) or Mechanical pencils with extra lead Pens

Potential Concepts: S.T.E.M.-based projects, Alternative Energy, Digital Sound, Mechanisms, Graphics and Animation, Construction Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, Robotics Space Technology, Industrial Control, Aerodynamics, Electronic Communications, Digital Photography, Leadership Skills and work ethics, Technology Careers Student Expectations

Come to class prepared with notebook, paper, pencil/pen, agenda and any other materials necessary to participate in the daily activities

Obey all DMS and Henry County Public Schools rules and procedures as outlined in the student/handbook and/or student contract

Be actively involved in an instructional activity at all times Follow fire and severe weather evacuations

Classroom Management

It is the goal of the teacher to create and maintain a positive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to explore technology and develop the skills necessary to be successful.

Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will result in a spike and possible removal from the modules and/or work area. This will result in an alternative assignment to be completed in the seating area.

Extreme disruptions to the learning environment will result in an Office Referral.

 Five minutes prior to the end of class, the lights will flash twice. At that point, students are to clean-up their area and wait for teacher inspection and instruction before returning to the seating area.

At the end of each class, all chairs should be pushed in at the workstation.

STEM Academy The STEM Academy will be used to access relevant modules related to topics and projects in the classroom. There are two components to the STEM Academy. The first part is to access the training modules by going to Your user name is your student ID (lunch number) with your initials. After completing the training modules, you will create a STEM account by going to Students should follow the steps listed below:

1. Students will create an account through the STEM site by going to

2. After receiving a confirmation email from Tom DiCamillo, students will visit the following URL to activate their/confirm their account



3. Enter your course number which is dscstudent 4. Notify the teacher that your account has been confirmed Email requirements Students are required to establish an email account. This account is required to access learning modules which are provided through the STEM Academy. Students should establish an email account through Google Mail (mail.). This requirement is in place due to restricted access to certain mail portals through the school's server. If your child does not have an email account through Google, then it will be difficult for him/her to be successful while in the classroom setting. Please provide the email address on the syllabus acknowledgement so that it may be located in the event your child forget the email address. It is suggested the password is simple for your child to remember. Computer Usage A major part of the course will require the use of computers. Computers are available in the classroom for student use. Computer activity will be randomly monitored by the teacher during the class period. If a student is found to be on an inappropriate website or using the computer outside of the intended use, the student will receive a warning or removal from the computer. If the teacher deems it necessary, an consequence will be issued which may include a spike or office referral. Homework policy Students are expected to do ALL homework and return to class the next class meeting with the completed assignment(s), along with any questions about specific problems. Homework is designed to enable students to assess their knowledge of a given topic. Additionally, it is used as a tool to help students review, reinforce, and/or extend what has been taught in class.

Grading policy

The grading policy is consistent throughout Dutchtown Middle School and was

established according to the guidelines set forth in the county handbook. The grading

policy is as follows:

Category

Percent of Grade

Major Assessments/Projects

30%

Quizzes/Minor projects

20%

Classwork/labs

25%

Homework

10%

Semester Exam

15%

Make-up work

Work is late if a student is in class, but fails to turn the assignment in on time. Late

work will be penalized 10 points each day for the first three days. Within the nine-week

period, the maximum grade available after three days will be 60.

Infinite campus/grades online

The Henry County School System provides parents and students access to grades via

the Internet through Infinite Campus. Parents can access their code and Infinite Campus

by going to the Self-Help Access link on the School's website. Students and Parents can

get their access code by accessing Infinite Campus through the school's website. Please

ensure your contact information for Infinite Campus is correct as this will be used to

contact you regarding missing assignments and grades.

Classroom expectations

You are responsible for your actions. The county, school, and classroom rules have been

established so that you may receive the best possible instruction without unnecessary

interruptions. You are expected to behave in a manner that reflects dignity and self-

respect. Students are expected to come to class prepared. Conduct grades are

determined by how well the student follows the school and classroom rules during the

class period. Students are expected to display proper school behavior at all times. In

the classroom, students are expected to treat all others with respect.

Excused absence

Students with an excused absence will be given the number of days absent to makeup

assignments before the late policy is applied. For an unexcused absence, the late policy

will be applied immediately.

The teacher reserves the right to add, delete, or revise this syllabus to better meet the needs of all students taking this course.

A copy of the syllabus will be available on my website.

Please complete, sign, and return the attached parent/student acknowledgement of the Technology Education Syllabus which follows on the last page.

Engineering & Technology Program Concentration: Engineering & Technology

Grade 6 Critical Components: Nature of Technology ENGR-STEM1 ? Students will recognize the systems, components, and processes of a technological system.

a. Describe the core concepts of technology. b. Identify the relationships among technologies along with connections to

contemporary issues. c. Apply lifelong learning strategies necessary to understand the characteristics and

scope of technology. Technology and Society ENGR-STEM2 ? Students will identify the impact of engineering and technology within global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

a. Describe the social, economic, and environmental impacts of a technological process, product, or system.

b. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in the development and use of technology.

c. Explain the influence of technology on history and the shaping of contemporary issues.

Design ENGR-STEM3 ? Students will design technological problem solutions using scientific investigation, analysis and interpretation of data, innovation, invention, and fabrication while considering economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints.

a. Demonstrate fundamental principles of design. b. Design and conduct experiments along with analysis and interpretation of data. c. Identify and consider realistic constraints relevant to the design of a system,

component, or process. Abilities for a Technological World ENGR-STEM4 ? Students will apply principles of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, interpersonal communication, and teamwork to the solution of technological problems.

a. Work cooperatively in multi-disciplinary teams. b. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering design. c. Demonstrate strategies for identifying, formulating, and solving technological

problems. d. Demonstrate techniques, skills, and knowledge necessary to use and maintain

technological products and systems. The Designed World ENGR-STEM5 ? Students will select and demonstrate techniques, skills, tools, and understanding related to energy and power, bio-related, communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction technologies.

a. Correctly and safely use common tools. b. Describe strategies for selecting materials and processes necessary for developing

a technological system or artifact. c. Demonstrate fundamental materials processing and assembly techniques.

d. Evaluate the interdependence of components in a technological system and identify those elements that are critical to correct functioning.

e. Apply analytical tools to the development of optimal solutions for technological problems

Reading ENGR-STEM6 ? Students will enhance reading by developing vocabulary and comprehension skills associated with text materials, problem descriptions, and laboratory activities associated with engineering and technology education.

a. Reading in all curriculum areas. b. Discussing books. c. Building vocabulary knowledge. d. Establishing context. Leadership Development ENGR-STEM7 ? Students will develop leadership and interpersonal problemsolving skills through participation in co-curricular activities associated with the Technology Student Association. a. Demonstrate effective communication skills. b. Participate in teamwork to accomplish specified organizational goals. c. Demonstrate cooperation and understanding with persons who are ethnically and

culturally diverse.

Dutchtown Middle School 2013 ? 2014 Parent/Student Acknowledgement of Technology Education Syllabus

We hereby acknowledge that we have read the syllabus, as well as, the teacher and classroom expectations.

Student Name (Please print) __________________________________

Parent Name (Please print)

Parent Contact Number _______________________________________

Parent Email ________________________________________________

Student Email ______________________________________________

Parent Signature

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Date

Student Signature

Date

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