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What is Modular Technology about?

Modular Technology is a course that allows students to study technological concepts in a student-centered, project-based, laboratory environment.  Emphasis is placed on the fact that technology is not simply computers and electronics, but rather the process and practice of making tasks easier and more productive.  

During this twenty (20) week course, students study three module groups, which relate to various areas of technology.  Using multimedia computer software, laboratory activity experiences, and small group instruction, students learn the basic principles of each technology studied.  As the semester progresses, each student gains experience in the process that all technologies are subject to - idea, planning, design, production, testing, and feedback. 

Semester Calendar | Current Module Groups

  

Current Module Groups
  Video Production
Digital Video Editing		 Aerodynamics
Principles of Flight		 Desktop Publishing
CAD
Related Projects

Planning a Video Production
Basic Shooting Techniques

 

 Testing Samples in Wind Tunnel
Airplane Takeoff
Level Flight
Airplane Landing
Model Airplane Production & Testing 
Hot Air Balloon
 Party Invitation
One-Page Newsletter 
Business Brochure
Business Card

Hand Drawing
CAD Drawing (2D)
CAD Drawing (3D)
Office Floor Plan

  Automation & Robotics PC Assembly
Web Design		 Engineering/Stress Analysis
Physics
Related Projects  Basic Pick & Place - Plastic Blocks
Basic Pick & Place - Cylinders & Blocks
Dealing with Obstacles
Integrating Gravity Feeder & Turntable

BOEBOT Projects

 

 Identify Basic Computer Parts
BIOS and CMOS
Assemble PC
Format Hard Drive
Install Operating System

Basic Web Page
Development of Web Site
 
 Scale Drawing of Bridge
Assembly of Bridge  

Egg Survival Vehicle

  Electronics
Controls & Sensors		 CNC Milling 
Fluid Power 		 CO2 Dragster
Design & Development
Related Projects  Ohm's Law Calculations

Traffic Light Model
Mixer Model

Residential Electricity Video & Study Guide
Residential Wiring Exercises
Residential Tools & Terms Quiz
 

 Your First CNC Milled Part
Using CAD for Part Design
Personal Name-Plate Project
Key Chain Design and Manufacturing
 
 Thumbnail Brainstorm Designs
Rough Sketches
Final Designs using the Design Envelope
Manufacturing of Car
Aerodynamic Testing of Cars

 
Semester Calendar (Subject to change)
Week 1
Mon  1/26 Orientation - Class Procedures, Expectations
Tues 1/27 What is Technology? - Student Handout  
Wed 1/28 "Shelter Project" - Video and Orientation 
Thurs 1/29 "Shelter Project" - Construction Member Creation - Individual Rough Sketches Due
Fri 1/30 "Shelter Project" - Group Work Time

Week 2

Mon  2/2 "Shelter Project" - Group Work Time
Tues 2/3 "Shelter Project" - Assembly/Evaluation Day
Wed 2/4 Creation of Student Computer Files 
Thurs 2/5 Select Group Members/Draft Semester Schedule
Fri 2/6 Tour Lab-Volt Software

Week 3

Mon  2/9 Tour Lab-Volt Software; Note-taking Strategies
Tues 2/10 Finalize student schedule
Wed 2/11 Explore Module/ Q&A Session
Thurs 2/12 Begin Set 1 - Module 1 (Day 1)
Fri 2/13 Video & Handout - "The Creation of Computers"

Week 4

Mon  2/23 Module 1 (Day 2)
Tues 2/24 Module 1 (Day 3) 
Wed 2/25 Module 1 (Day 4)
Thurs 2/26 Module 1 (Day 5)
Fri 2/27 Module 1 (Day 6)

Week 5

Mon  3/1 Module 1 (Day 7)
Tues 3/2 Module 1 (Day 8) - Module 1 Report Forms Due
Wed 3/3 Module 2 (Day 1)
Thurs 3/4 Module 2 (Day 2) - Early Release (Hrs. 4-6) 
Fri 3/5 Module 2 (Day 2) - Early Release (Hrs. 1-3) 

Week 6

Mon  3/8 Module 2 (Day 3)
Tues 3/9 No Classes - Staff Professional Development
Wed 3/10 Module 2 (Day 4)
Thurs 3/11 Module 2 (Day 5)
Fri 3/12 Module 2  (Day 6)

Week 7

Mon  3/15 Module 2 (Day 7) 
Tues 3/16 Module 2 (Day 8) - Module 2 Report Forms Due
Wed 3/17 Project 1 (Day 1) 
Thurs 3/18 Project 1 (Day 2) 
Fri 3/19 Technology Video and Handout

Week 8

Mon  3/22 Project 1 (Day 3) 
Tues 3/23 Project 1 (Day 4) 
Wed 3/24 Project 1 (Day 5) 
Thurs 3/25 Project 1 (Day 6)
Fri 3/26 Guest Speaker - Mr. Justin Hamilton, IT Project Manager, Ford Motor Co.

Week 9

Mon  3/29 Project 1 (Day 7) 
Tues 3/30 Project 1 (Day 8) - Project 1 Materials Due
Wed 3/31 Student Work Day - Early Release (Hours 4 & 5 Only)
Thurs 4/1 Project Wrap-Up and Grade Updates 
Fri 4/2

Explanation of Project Presentations -  End of Third Card Marking

Week 10

Mon  4/5 Project Presentations - Group Work Day
Tues 4/6 Project Presentations
Wed 4/7 Project Presentations
Thurs 4/8 CO2 Dragster Project Intro - (Video, Website Reviews, Design Envelope, and Thumbnail Sketching) 
Fri 4/9 Spring Break Begins - No Classes
Week 11
Mon  4/19 Thumbnail Sketches Work Day
Tues 4/20 Rough Drawing Demo & Work Day - Thumbnail Sketches Due
Wed 4/21 Rough Drawing Work Day - Rough Drawings Due
Thurs 4/22 Power Tool Safety Demo and Study Guides 
Fri 4/23 Power Tool Safety Tests - Full-Scale Drawings

Week 12

Mon  4/26 Full-Scale Drawings and Prototype Manufacturing
Tues 4/27 Prototype Manufacturing - MEAP Testing (Hours 1-3)
Wed 4/28 Prototype Manufacturing - MEAP Testing (Hours 4-6)
Thurs 4/29 Evaluate Prototypes and Re-design (if necc.)
Fri 4/30 Dragster Manufacturing

Week 13

Mon  5/3 Dragster Manufacturing
Tues 5/4 Dragster Manufacturing - MEAP Testing (Hours 1-3)
Wed 5/5 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In - MEAP Testing (Hours 4-6)
Thurs 5/6 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In
Fri 5/7 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In

Week 14

Mon  5/10 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In
Tues 5/11 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In - Early Release (Hrs. 1-3)
Wed 5/12 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In
Thurs 5/13 Dragster Manufacturing/Drag Testing and Weigh-In
Fri 5/14 Technology Video

Week 15

Mon  5/17 Begin Set 1 - Module 1 (Day 1)
Tues 5/18 Module 1 (Day 2)
Wed 5/19 Module 1 (Day 3)
Thurs 5/20 Technology Video
Fri 5/21 Module 1 (Day 4) 

Week 16

Mon  5/24 No School - Power Failure
Tues 5/25 Module 1 (Day 5)
Wed 5/26 Module 1 (Day 6) 
Thurs 5/27 Module 1 (Day 7) - Module 1 Report Forms Due
Fri 5/28 Module 2 (Day 1) 

Week 17

Mon  5/31 Module 2 (Day 2) 
Tues 6/1 Module 2 (Day 3) 
Wed 6/2 Module 2 (Day 4) 
Thurs 6/3 Module 2 (Day 5) 
Fri 6/4 Module 2 (Day 6) - Module 2 Report Forms Due

Week 18

Mon  6/7 Dragster Racing/Evaluation
Tues 6/8 Rocket Launch/Display
Wed 6/9 Final Exam - Hours 1/2 - Instructor Evaluation
Thurs 6/10 Final Exam - Hours 3/4 - Instructor Evaluation
Fri 6/11 Final Exam - Hours 5/6 - Instructor Evaluation
 
Designed and maintained by Mr. Steve Miller
Technology Education and Mathematics Instructor
L'Anse Creuse High School
Last revised: 05.25.2004