HS21052G World of Technology
Full Year 1.0 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12
This course introduces students to the varied Technical Education areas using a STEM-based approach to integrate lab-based lessons/activities with communication, mathematics, and the sciences. Students will rotate between all Tech Ed teachers through the six Tech Ed labs, BHS TV studio, and the WERB 94.5 FM radio station. Each topic is designed as an exploration in the areas of Broadcast, Communications, Electronics, Design, Manufacturing, Woods, Transportation, and Firefighting. Students have opportunities to work both in teams and individually with the emphasis on pushing beyond the core academics into discovering where all subjects meet as a comprehensive activity. Broadcast puts the ability to develop scripts with the artistic act of video composition, lighting, sound recording, and editing. Woodworking joins artistic and functional design, measurement, machining, problem solving, and the chemistry of finish. The premise of World of Technology is to have students explore a variety of areas as well as start the development of transferable college or career skills.