Tech Ed

Technology Education

The mission of PEASD's Career and Technical Education program is to offer students quality instructional opportunities in both academic and career oriented programs of study to successfully prepare students for the challenges of post secondary education and the workforce.

Semester 1 2022-23 Videos

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Tammy Spoerk

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Class Options

Woodworking I Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: No Course Number: 5501

This class will introduce students a hands-on way, to woods and woodworking concepts and skills. Students will apply the concepts they learn through the creation of a variety of projects. Starting with rough lumber, students will create finished projects. Fabrication, joinery, assembly, and finishing will be covered.

Woodworking II Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Woodworking I Course Number: 5502

Woodworking II focuses on the concepts and skills essential to property maintenance. A hands-on course, these concepts will be applied in a shop environment. This course covers the fundamental systems that comprise a residential dwelling including electrical, framing etc. Students will learn practical home maintenance skills that apply to both future homeowners and those interested in the skilled trades.

Woodworking III Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Course Number: 5651 Honors Point: .5

This class reinforces the basic skills and safety involved with creating projects in a wood shop. Students will be guided through a series of activities and projects to reinforce these skills, and develop advanced woodworking techniques. Students that consistently demonstrate mastery of teacher led skills will be given the opportunity to develop and pursue a project of their choosing.

Woodworking IV Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Course Number: 5652 Honors Points: .5

This class reinforces the basic skills and safety involved with creating projects in a wood shop. Students will be guided through a series of activities and projects to reinforce these skills, and develop advanced woodworking techniques. Students that consistently demonstrate mastery of teacher led skills will be given the opportunity to develop and pursue a project of their choosing.

Power, Energy, & Transportation Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: No Course Number: 5800

This hands-on class will explore air, land, and sea transportation systems. In this class we will design, build, and analyze a variety of vehicles, including rockets, hot air balloons, and remote controlled vehicles. Along with that we will explore the various energy sources, including the forms of alternative energy. This is an excellent class for students with little or no prior experience in tech ed, as well as the seasoned veterans.

Metals Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9--12 Prerequisite: No Course Number: 5601

This course introduces students to the tools, equipment, processes and concepts associated with manufacturing projects with metal. The course will focus on machining processes, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. Students will learn blueprint reading, precision measurement, and fabrication processes through applied projects.

Comp. Aided Drafting I Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Course Number: 5421

This course will teach students how to interpret and create designs using computer software. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional designs will be covered. These designs can then be integrated into Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) processes, such as CNC milling, 3D printing, and other manufacturing processes.

Comp. Aided Drafting II Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: CAD I Course Number: 5431

This course is a continuation of CAD I and intended for students wanting to take Computer Aided Design to a higher level, the drawings are more complex and require higher-level thinking. Students will be asked to create blueprints.

Intro to Robotics Semester Course Credit: .5 Grades:9-12 Prerequisite: No Course Number: 9100

This is an Introduction to programming through the use of project-based educational robotics activities. Working in groups of two you will plan, build, program, and test several LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robots. Mini challenges will be presented for students to practice skills while Unit Challenges will demonstrate their mastery of the concept. Students will have a chance to write CODE and build a Robot to compete against other Robots on the official Lego Competition Field.

OSHA 10 Independent Study Semester Credit: .5 Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Woodworking II or CAD II or Metals Course Number: 5671

Can be repeated for credit Enroll in an interactive and immersive online training experience to obtain an OSHA 10- Hour wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI). The CareerSafe OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards, tailored to the career pathways; 1. Construction, 2. Healthcare, 3. Agriculture, 4. Manufacturing, 5. Automotive, 6. Culinary, 7. Cosmetology, 8. General Industries. Independent learning: Is there a subject you're excited to study more about that aligns with your career goals. There is no greater education than one that is self-driven. The student will suggest some ideas for a project. Working with the teacher you develop a sketch out a potential study plan. Set up a measure of accountability. A final portfolio or an assessment usually works best. The student will be responsible to complete the tasks necessary to finish the project. The teacher will check progress every few days, but let you figure out the rest. If you ask for HELP the teacher will be there to assist.

 Industry Certificates Earned by Students