LHS Technology  & Design Education     J.T. Nuzzo jtproz@gw.lincoln.k12.mi.us 484-7015 fax 484-7020

Length of course: 1 year Grade level: 9-19 Prerequisite: middle school technology or instructor’s approval

This class is a springboard experience into design &  technology. Students will reinforce their scientific, mathematical, and communication skills through class activities using the engineering problem solving method. Students will solve problems in such areas as CAD (computer aided design), transportation, ergonomics, robotics, prosthetics, manufacturing, material science, etc. Daily usage of a variety of computer applications is required, including appropriate usage of the Internet as a formal research tool. A design portfolio will be required by all students. This is an excellent elective for the college bound student.

Length of course: 1 year Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Intro to tech and (or) instructor’s approval. 

 P.I.T is a more intense exploration into the systems approach to the study of technology. Students will solve both individual and collaborative team engineering problems in the areas of:1. Physical technology, 2. Informational technology, 3. Bio/Chem related technologies. Rigorous applications of science, mathematics, and communication skills will be required during laboratory activities involving such topics as CAD (computer aided design), multimedia, transportation, pneumatics, aerodynamics, research & development, etc. This class is an excellent elective for the college bound student.

Length of course: 1 year   Grade level: 11-12   Prerequisite: #708 Problems in Technology

Students will select a topic dealing with any segment of technology (physical, informational, or bio-chem related) and pursue a guided, in depth study of that topic. Research methods will involve traditional means as well as high tech methods (i.e.private sector/university networking, telecommunications, Internet, multi-media ) Students will be encouraged to work directly with personnel from high technology businesses and universities in the course of their investigations. Findings will be presented through a structured formal seminar, and in published form appropriate for the university level. Additional engineering design briefs and interdisciplinary problems will be required, in total providing a capstone experience in design and technological studies for upperclassmen/women

Length of course: 1 semester grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Completion of advanced coursework and instructor’s approval. To develop advanced skills in a particular technological area, and assist in the operation of the technology education laboratory.

Length of course: 1 year Grade level:10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to technology or instructor’s approval.

This class deals with the new wave of high technology manufacturing methods, namely CAD (computer aided design), CAM (computer aided manufacturing), CNC (computer numerical control) and robotics. Students will design, plan, and fabricate a product or products utilizing these technologies. A design portfolio will be required by each student. Students will have the chance to apply/advance their knowledge and skill sets in mathematics, physical science, and communications through real world laboratory experiences.

Length of course: 1 year Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: instructor’s approval LNCL is a new, unique, year long class open to LHS juniors and seniors consisting of a daily one hour block where mathematics and technology are taught through connected (interdisciplinary) units of study. Students learn to use a universal system of study and problem solving, both individually and in collaborative teams. The course work will require real world applications. Alternative means of assessment will be used in this class, including design/project portfolios, seminar presentations, performance testing and private sector networking. Technology applications include, but are not limited to portfolio production, engineering design, CAD (computer aided design), CAM (computer aided manufacturing) telecommunications (Internet), multi media, material science, prototyping etc.

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