OLYMPUS JR. HIGH
CTE DEPARTMENT
MR. SELK Rm. 110
COURSE: Exploring Technology
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Technology is the application of knowledge and resources to meet human needs and solve problems. It is the study of the man made world. Technology is human innovation in action – Inventions! Students will learn and apply the problem solving process and creative thinking skills to meet challenges in different activity areas.
ACTIVITIES: *Nature of Technology *Impacts of Technology *Problem Solving
*Invention & Innovation *Engineering Design *Energy and Power *Transportation
*Manufacturing *Information and Communication *Biotechnology *Safety & Measuring
GRADES: Students are graded by the work performed each day just like in industry as well as being graded on their starters/journals, lab/project work, class work, quizzes and tests. Each assignment will have a point value and the students grade will be determined on the point value he/she receives compared to the total point value.
Citizenship grade is determined by tardies and overall attitude in class.
** If a student is being unsafe or not following class/shop rules they will be timed out for the day. If it continues to be a problem they will be out of the class.
** Time will be allowed before and after school to make up absences or missed assignments, as per Mr. Selk’s schedule. Students will have to arrange a time with Mr. Selk to do the make up work.
CLASS RULES: 1. Follow directions the first time.
2. Be prepared, in your seat when the bell rings.
3. No put downs, disrespect.
4. Don’t touch or take others things.
5. Practice cooperation skills.
6. Work quietly.
7. Work safely and wear proper safety gear (clothing and eye protection).
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***** Parents/Guardians your support is extremely important and greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, concerns, or special needs contact me at school. My consultation time is 7th period, call and leave a message for me at the office or email me and I will respond as soon as I can.
To allow students to learn from others by both giving and receiving feedback and to assist me in using instructional time as efficiently as possible, I will occasionally have students correct one another/s work.
