Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Industrial Technology Grade: 7^th Grade

Unit: Industrial Control Technology

Month Presented: Varies Unit Length: 5 Days

Essential Question (s):

• What is the role and application of technology in our everyday lives?
• What is Industrial Control Technology?

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to:

~ Identify custom, batch, and mass production methods.

~ Identify elements of ladder logic programming

~ Learn the usage of pneumatic cylinder, electric motor, and lamp actuators.

~ Understand various types of sensing devices.

Skills:

• Problem solving
• Application of Scientific principles
• Math applications
• Rudimentary technological literacy
• Interpersonal and cooperative partnership
• Programming

Instructional Strategies and Activities:

• Assignment notebook with illustrations and instructions
• Hands-on assembly and experimentation
• Computer Aided Instruction (CAI)
• Text and Workbook
• Hands-on programming

Materials Utilized:

· Computer Aided Instruction

· Assignments Notebooks

· Student Workbook

· Assigned Text books

· Manufacturing Systems and Lego car kit

· Industrial Control Work cell and accessories

Assessment Strategies:

· Student Workbook

· CAI Testing

· Multiple quizzes, mid and final exams

· Real-time assessment tracking

· Hand-on experimentation

· Work Ethic and performance

· Programming Assessment