TE 8434: Construction Technology

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Subject Area

Technology Education

Credits 1

Years

Level

High School

Grades

10,

11,

Students work on individual and group projects that help them understand the roles of architects, designers carpenters, electricians, plumbers, surveyors, and a variety of other construction careers. Working with both hand tools and power tools, students design, build, and test scale-model structures; and components of construction systems.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Industry Credential

Students are eligible to sit for the NOCTI: Fundamentals of Construction assessment, and Career Safe: OSHA 10.

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Unit	The Nature of Technology	Construction Technology and Society	Design and Engineering in Construction Technology	Applying Design Processes in Construction Technology	Select and Apply Technology in Construction Technology
Focus	Technology is a varied field of study. Students will examine the definition and applications of electricity.	Technology is strong influence on society. Students will understand and describe the impacts of electricity.	Resources are the raw materials of a technological system. Selecting and applying them toward a construction solution is essential.	Technology is a tool to assist in solving complex construction problems. A systems approach is a framework to design solutions.	The role of technology is diverse. Identifying the role of technology in construction is essential to an improved understanding.
Transfer Goals	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Foster student involvement in professional organizations, which strengthens collaboration and community.	Bridge academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare students for emerging occupations. Empower students to be successful citizens, employees, and leaders in society. Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).
Unit Learning Targets	Develop an understanding of construction throughout history. Identify the purpose and function of SkillsUSA. Describe the importance and contribution of construction to society. Gain a historical perspective of construction and its implications. Appreciate the value of career and technical student organizations through participation.	Identify impacts of construction in the designed world. Use the systems model approach to identify the process of construction. Appreciate the role of construction in improving the quality of life. Describe the multiple pathways in the field of construction. Categorize various types of construction and infrastructure.	Design and build a solution to a construction problem using tools. Understand and demonstrate safety in the construction lab. Describe resources and their applications in construction. Evaluate and determine the appropriate resources for a construction-related application. Explore trends in various types of construction. Identify construction techniques in transportation and public works.	Utilize a systems approach to solve construction problems. Describe, design, and build a model bridge. Describe planning and design considerations for roads. Understand local building codes and restrictions in construction. Assess impacts of construction in the community. Identify aspects of construction planning. Create construction documents.	Demonstrate knowledge of construction by earning an industry credential. Identify construction and estimation activities. Build a structure using standard techniques. Document and perform site layout techniques. Interpret construction plans and symbols. Research an evolving technology in construction. Research a career pathway in construction.