Introduction To Transportation Syllabus Technology Education

Essential Questions 1.What is Transportation? 2.What role does transportation play in our lives?

Objectives By the end of the semester, the students will be able to: 1.State what Transportation is 2.Demonstrate different forms Transportation 3.Demonstrate an understanding of Transportation

Research Paper Topic: Important Technological Advances in Transportation. A specific part will be assigned to you. When writing the paper it is important to focus on 1. WHY is this this topic important and WHO invented it? WHEN did this take place? WHERE did this occur? HOW were problems resolved, if any? WHAT impacts resulted socially, economically, and environmentally both positive and negative?

Research Paper The paper must be typed, double spaced, 12 point TIMES NEW ROMAN font and no less than 2 pages. Resources used will be listed on a separate sheet in proper format. Each student will be presenting their topic in front of the class with a minimum limit of 3 minutes. If you are not prepared you will lose credit on this. No more than 3 min. no less than 5 min.

In class Projects: Egg Drop Vehicles Energy Launchers Project Launchers Accuracy Vehicles Safety Vehicles Speed Boats Around the World Project Other projects can be assigned at any time.

Exams and Quizzes A final exam will be based on lectures, notes, and handouts and discussions from the entire semester. A final project will count towards your Final Exam A pre-test and post test will be given for each project to ensure proper understanding

Homework Periodically homework will be given. Homework must be done in a legible and timely manner.

Sketches/Drawings Sketches and Drawings are required for each project. Four sketches are worth 50 points and the one initial project is worth 50 points to make up the 100 points. If you only have 3 sketches you get 0 points. If your initial drawing is not done with rough dimensions, straight lines, and parts description you lose points.

Evaluation Homework15% Participation15% Projects50% Tests 20%

Lewis S. Mills High School Mission Statement The mission of Lewis S. Mills High School is to foster academic excellence, personal growth, and respect for diversity. Within a safe learning environment, we share the collective responsibility with students, parents, and the community to cultivate the skills, knowledge and attitudes that help our students to realize their full potential as learners and responsible citizens, and to experience success beyond high school. Student Performance Expectations: 1. The LSM graduate comprehends written, visual, and auditory texts and communicates with clarity in a variety of modes. 2. The LSM graduate effectively employs critical thinking in the problem solving process.

3. The LSM graduate demonstrates effective use of information and technology to enhance learning. 4. The LSM graduate demonstrates knowledge and skills to improve personal wellness. 5. The LSM graduate acquires and applies knowledge within and across the curriculum to develop a global perspective. 6. The LSM graduate is a responsible member of the community demonstrating respect for self and others. 7. The LSM graduate demonstrates ethical behavior and assumes responsibility for his/her actions. 8. The LSM graduate is aware of the importance of the arts in expressing the human experience.