Warwick School District

Course Description

Students will concentrate on basic electronic principles utilizing hands on activities in the rapidly progressing technological field. Included in this course will be an emphasis on safety, equipment, basic electronic theory, a study of electronic components, experimental testing, construction of electrical circuits, and the discussion of current issues in the field (industry) of electricity and electronics. Constructing inexpensive take-home projects will also develop practical applications of electrical principles and skills. Strong mathematical skills are helpful.

Core Curriculum Content Standards

PA Common Core: Science and Technical Subjects (2012)

• Reading Informational Text: Students read, understand, and respond to informational text – with emphasis on comprehension, making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.

• GRADES 11-12

• Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.(3.5.11-12.D)
• Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.(3.5.11-12.H)

Sci & Tech - Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics (2009-2012)

• Sci & Tech - Physics

• GRADE 10

• Describe quantitatively the relationships between voltage, current, and resistance to electrical energy and power. Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism as two aspects of a single electromagnetic force.(3.2.10.B4)

• PHYSICS

• Explain how stationary and moving particles result in electricity and magnetism. Develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of current, voltage, resistance, and the connections among them. Explain how electrical induction is applied in technology.(3.2.P.B4)

Sci & Tech - Technology and Engineering Education (2009-2012)

• The Scope of Technology

• GRADE 10

• Interpret how systems thinking applies logic and creativity with appropriate comprises in complex real-life problems.(3.4.10.A2)

• Technology and Engineering Design

• GRADE 10

• Apply the components of the technological design process.(3.4.10.C1)
• Analyze a prototype and/or create a working model to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.(3.4.10.C2)
• Illustrate the concept that not all problems are technological and not every problem can be solved using technology.(3.4.10.C3)

• GRADE 12

• Apply the concept that engineering design is influenced by personal characteristics, such as creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to visualize and think abstractly.(3.4.12.C2)
• Apply the concept that many technological problems require a multi-disciplinary approach.(3.4.12.C3)

• Abilities for a Technological World

• GRADE 10

• Refine a design by using prototypes and modeling to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity of a final product.(3.4.10.D1)
• Diagnose a malfunctioning system and use tools, materials, and knowledge to repair it.(3.4.10.D2)
• Synthesize data, analyze trends, and draw conclusions regarding the effect of technology on the individual, society, and the environment.(3.4.10.D3)

International Technology Education Association (2007)

• 9-12

• Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology. (ITEA.9-12.1)
• Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.(ITEA.9-12.3)
• Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving. (ITEA.9-12.10)
• Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use energy and power technologies. (ITEA.9-12.16)
• Power systems must have a source of energy, a process, and loads.(ITEA.9-12.16.N)

Science

• Grade 11

• The Nature of Science

• Processes, Procedures, and Tools of Scientific Investigations

• Evaluate appropriate technologies for a specific purpose, or describe the information the instrument can provide(S11.A.2.2)

• Physical Sciences

• Forms, Sources, Conversion, and Transfer of Energy

• Analyze energy sources and transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.(S11.C.2.1)

Units

Unit #1 - Safety

Unit #2 - Basic Concepts and Terms

Unit #3 - Meter Reading and Use

Unit #4 - Sources of Voltage

Unit #5 - Alternating Current and Direct Current

Unit #6 - Magnetism and Inductance in Electronic devices

Unit #7 - Basic Symbols and Schematics

Unit #8 - Basic Circuit Conditions

Unit #9 - Voltage, Current, Resistance in Electrical Circuit

Unit #10 - Ohm's Law

Unit #11 - Resistance

Unit #12 - Switch Controls in Circuits

Unit #13 - Project Opportunities

Unit #14 - Electronic Problems: Basic components and advanced circuits?

Unit #15 - Electronics Problems: How to make a Home-made Audio Speaker