Technology

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.
 

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. It is recommended students are enrolled in or already completed Algebra II. Students must complete DDP prior to enrollment.
 

This course provides students with an understanding of the processes involved in residential construction. Students learn how to safely use shop tools. They will be doing hands-on projects around the school, and also help in the construction of musical sets here at CCS. The course helps students develop skills in design, estimating, utilities, and interior/exterior finishing. This course also offers an overview of the manufacturing processes used in industry. The students will study different materials (wood, metal, and plastics) that go into many consumer products used in everyday living. Through various projects students will see how materials are changed by shaping, cutting, bending and fabricating into finished products. Class projects will involve the engineering design process as students use traditional woodworking tools as well as 3D printing, CNC machining and laser cutting. Students will also make take home projects such as an Adirondack chair.
 

This course provides students with an understanding of the processes involved in residential construction. Students will design and build a scaled model home, as well as participate in the construction of musical sets here at CCS. This course helps students develop skills in design, estimating, utilities, and interior/exterior finishing.
 

Course includes computer programming, robotics design using 3D modeling Onshape software, the manufacturing of custom components for the robot via 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser cutting. The students also have to prepare a portfolio of documentation and be able to present their designs at FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions that we would enter. The students in the class would have to take the class for credit, and be active in the club which may require additional hours to work on the robot outside of class time. As an FTC team we would be required to participate in 2-3 qualifiers to earn a place at the regional championship. Depending on the team's success we may advance to state, national, or world competitions.