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High
School Technology and Engineering Education
(10-12) |
The Technology and Engineering Education department
at North Penn offers a rich curriculum that provides opportunities
for
all students to gain essential 21st century Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
skills. The
courses offer a multitude of opportunities for
students to
experience the application of knowledge and critical
thinking skills
through collaborative research and design activities, problem
solving and experimentation processes, the
utilization of cutting-edge industry standard software and
so much
more.
For students considering a focused introduction to
engineering, the Technology and Engineering
Education department at the high school offers an Engineering Academy.
The
Engineering Academy is designed to prepare
students for a post high school education in
engineering or engineering technology; however, the
skills learned in the program can transcend all
fields of study and career paths.
Please see the Engineering Academy course sequence outlined in
the High School Program of Studies booklet or visit
our Engineering Academy website at
www.NorthPennEngineering.org for further information.
Technology and
Engineering Education @ North Penn High School
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5134 |
Manufacturing and Construction |
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The Manufacturing and Construction course is
designed to use wood, wood substitutes,
metals, and plastics in the manufacturing
and construction of today's products.
Student activities include an overview of
the woodworking and metalworking industries,
safe use of hand tools and machines,
technical research product planning, problem
solving, and experimentation in the
manufacturing laboratory. Students
participate in individual and group problems
and activities. |
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5144 |
Advanced Manufacturing and Construction |
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Advanced Manufacturing and Construction
challenges students to identify, research
solution, and develop individual products
with instructor approval. Group
manufacturing and construction activities
are used to teach the industrial process
from concept through marketing and
distribution with emphasis on efficiency,
accuracy, and cooperative working. Students
are encouraged to combine materials (wood,
metal, plastics) in the design and
production of products.
Prerequisite:
Manufacturing and Construction Note: With
the approval of the instructor, and
submission of the independent study proposal
to the building principal by May 1st,
students may request a third year of
Advanced Manufacturing and Construction. |
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5235 |
Principles of Technology |
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In this academically challenging course,
students explore the physical principles
underlying modern technology.
Demonstrations, discussions, large and small
group activities and "hands-on" activities
are based on the principles of force, work,
rate, and resistance as they apply to
mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal
systems.
This course meets the requirement for
science credit and prepares students for
pursuing post-secondary degrees in an
engineering/technical field. Prerequisite:
Algebra 1
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5334 |
Mechanical Drawing |
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Mechanical Drawing is a course designed to
teach how to communicate ideas through
engineering graphics/technical drawings.
Students will study architecture and
mechanical (machine) drawing styles.
Students develop engineering and
architectural skills by using current
industry used software applications as they
complete a series of activities. The course
is divided into architecture-based and
mechanical-based project based learning
activities. Students will use variety
software to explore the 2D and 3D realms
while developing an understanding for
standardized drawing communication.
Mechanical Drawing is highly recommended to
all students considering careers in
engineering, architecture or design related
fields. **There are no course pre-requisites
for this course.
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5344 |
Advanced Mechanical Drawing |
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Advanced Mechanical Drawing Students
continue to develop skills and background
within several areas from the previous year.
Areas of study include Mechanical (machine)
and Architectural drawing. All students use
Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD) software to
develop a series of drawings in all areas.
The various software packages will allow the
student to develop 3-D images with full
color rendering and modeling capabilities.
Students work on both independent and team
projects along with the required drawing
assignments.
Prerequisite: Mechanical
Drawing or Introduction to Engineering
Design Note: With the approval of the
instructor, and submission of the
independent study proposal to the building
principal by May 1st, students may request a
third year of Advanced Mechanical Drawing.
Such students develop an independent study
program with the help of the instructor. |
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Electronics |
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This course is designed to explore the
fundamentals of electricity and electronics
and its effects on a tech nolo gically
changing world. Student centered activities
include basic principles of electricity,
direct current, solid state devices,
alternating current, residential wiring,
home/mobile audio and video systems, and
career opportunities in the electricity and
electronics field. Class room theory is
reinforced through comprehensive laboratory
exercises which include designing, and
testing a wide variety of circuits.
Experimentation, circuit design and
construction, and troubleshooting skills are
enhanced through the use of industry leading
circuit simulation and experimentation
software.
This course is designed for students
interested in technical, industrial,
engineering, or military careers in
electronics or for those interested in the
computer sciences field.
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Advanced Electronics |
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The Advanced Electronics course is designed
for students to further expand their
knowledge of electricity and electronics. An
in-depth study of power supply design and
construction from the component level is
utilized to reinforce DC and AC theories and
applications. The use of analog and digital
meters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies in
conjunction with Integrated circuits
(chips), audio and video circuits, digital
theory, and computer applications help to
reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired.
Experimentation, circuit design and
construction, and troubleshooting skills are
enhanced through the use of industry leading
circuit simulation and design software.
Prerequisite: Electricity/Electronics or
Digital Electronics
Note: With the approval of the instructor,
and submission of the independent study
proposal to the building principal by May
1st, students may request a third year
independent study program or with a final
grade of a "B" or better, students may elect
to take the Digital Electronics course. |
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Manufacturing and Construction Minor |
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The Manufacturing and Construction Minor
provides the opportunity to explore
woodworking and metalworking as students
design, develop, and construct projects in
selected areas of interest. Students use
handtools, portable power tools, and
machinery as they complete individual/group
activities in the Manufacturing Laboratory. |
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Power Technology Minor |
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The Power Technology Minor consists of a
survey of energy, power, and transportation.
Human muscle, simple and compound machines,
gears, levers, pneumatics and hydraulics,
internal combustion engines, automotive,
aviation, and rocketry are explained. Future
modes of energy, power, and transportation,
such as: alternative energy sources and
power systems, magnetic levitation, solar
vehicles, and tidal energy stations are
studied. Student activities include
laboratory activities and hands-on
experiences. |
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8530 |
Mechanical Drawing Minor |
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Mechanical Drawing Minor is an introductory
course enabling students to explore and
develop technical drawing skills. Students
complete a variety of drawings as they learn
to use the instruments of a draftsman.
Emphasis is placed on basic drawing skills,
simple machine drawings, and architectural
floor plans. |
Engineering Academy
@ North Penn High School
The
North Penn High School Engineering Academy is a
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) program offered within our Technology and
Engineering Education department. It is designed to
introduce unique learning endeavors that will
challenge and engage our students in meaningful and
rigorous problem solving activities.
The North Penn High School Engineering Academy, part
of the
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program, provides
students an opportunity to explore and experience
engineering through a comprehensive curriculum
emphasizing critical thinking, creativity,
innovation, and real-world problem solving. The
hands-on, project-based, activities engage students
on multiple levels, exposing them to subjects that
they may not typically pursue at the high school
level. The engineering academy provides North Penn
students with a strong foundation and confidence to
achieve their academic goals in any chosen field of
study and, if pursued, establish a proven path to
college and career success in STEM related
industries.
Beginning in 1999, North Penn High School was the
first PLTW school in Pennsylvania. Since then, our
program has flourished and the experiences beyond
the PLTW curricular scope have offered North Penn's
students opportunities to engage in many exciting
endeavors not found in a typical high school
setting. With assistance from the North Penn
Educational Foundation and other grant funding
organizations, students have opportunities to
learning about engineering while exploring 3D
scanning and printing, laser cutting and engraving,
large format milling, nanotechnology research and
much more. Several after school clubs and
activities are also offered.
Students who wish to enroll in The Engineering Academy must complete the
application available from guidance counselors or
from a link to an online application available on the Engineering Academy website at:
www.northpennengineering.org.
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IED - Introduction to Engineering Design |
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Introduction to
Engineering Design is an introductory course
that develops studen ts'
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
and emphasizes the concepts of developing
three-dimensional models and solid
renderings of an object. Students focus on
the application of visualization processes
and tools provided by current, state-of-
the-art computer hardware and software
programs. IED emphasizes the
design-development process of a product and
how a product model is produced, analyzed,
and evaluated, using a Computer- Aided
Design System. Various design applications
and possible career opportunities are
explored and discussed in detail.
Note: IED is a
foundation course. This course is a
requirement for all students entering the
Engineering Academy.
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POE - Principles of Engineering |
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Principles of Engineering
is a broad-based survey course designed to
help students understand the field of
engineering and engineering technology and
its unlimited and diverse career
opportunities. Students continue the
development of problem-solving and critical-
thinking skills required in their
post-secondary pursuits and engineering
careers. In exploring various and numerous
engineering systems and manufacturing
processes, the students also learn how
engineers address concerns about the social
and political consequences of technological
changes. Through theory, guest speakers,
field trips, and hands-on problem-solving
activities, students experience firsthand
what engineering is all about and are able
to answer this question:
"Is a career
in engineering or engineering technology for
me?"
Prerequisite: POE
is a foundation course in the Engineering
Academy. This course is highly recommended
for all Engineering Academy students. This
course can be taken concurrently with
Introduction to Engineering Design and must
be taken to be eligible for the Engineering
Academy capstone course, Engineering Design
and Development (EDD).
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DE - Digital Electronics |
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Digital Electronics is a
course of study in applied digital logic and
is patterned after first semester digital
electronics courses taught in two and four
year post-secondary schools typically found
in watches, calculators, video games, and
computers, and they utilize Boolean logic in
the solution of problems. Smart circuits are
present in virtually all parts of our lives,
and their use is rapidly increasing, making
DE a critical course of study for any
student pursuing a career in
engineering/engineering technology. Using
the latest software systems available to
industry, students also test and analyze
simple and complex digital circuitry.
Students design circuits; export their
designs to a printed circuit autorouting
program that generates printed circuit
boards; and construct designs, using chips
and other DE components. Course is for grade
11 Engineering Academy students.
Prerequisite: DE
is a specialization course in the
Engineering Academy. This course is for
grade 11 Engineering Academy students or
those students who have successfully
completed Introduction to Engineering
Design. This course can be taken
concurrently with Principles of Engineering,
Computer Integrated Manufacturing,
Engineering Design and Development. Students
who have successfully completed Advanced
Electronics may take this course as a third
year electronics course. |
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CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
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The Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing course builds upon the
solid-modeling and three-dimensional skills
students developed in Introduction to
Engineering Design. Students solve design
problems, using state-of-the-art
Computer-Assisted Design software programs.
They evaluate their solutions, using
mass-property analysis (relationship study
of the design, function, and materials);
determine appropriate modifications; and use
prototyping equipment in producing a
three-dimensional model of the solution.
Students present the progress and results of
their work through oral and
portfolio-quality written communications.
Course is for Grade 11 and 12 Engineering
Academy students.
Prerequisite: CIM
is a specialization course in the
Engineering Academy. This course is for
grade 11 Engineering Academy students or
those students who have successfully
completed Introduction to Engineering
Design. This course can be taken
concurrently with Principles of Engineering,
Digital Electronics, or Engineering Design
and Development. |
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EDD - Engineering Design and Development |
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The knowledge
and skills students acquire throughout their
experiences in the North Penn Engineering
Academy come together in the Engineering
Design and Development (EDD) course.
Students learn to research, design, and test
solutions, ultimately presenting their
research to the public at a Nanotechnology
and Engineering Symposium offered at the end
of the school year. Many EDD student teams
at North Penn work to research and develop
solutions to global issues by capitalizing
from the fundamentals of materials science
and nanotechnology utilizing some of the
latest published research available.
Students apply the professional skills they
have developed to document a design process
to standards, completing Engineering Design
and Development ready to take on any
post-secondary program or career.
Please visit TheFutureIsNEAR.org for
more information.
Note: EDD is for
grade 12 Engineering Academy students only
and is part of the final component of the
Engineering Academy. Students enrolled in
this course will have their lunch embedded
in the twelve periods per cycle and should
not select lunch on their course card. About
twenty minutes will be allocated for student
lunch daily.
Prerequisite: EDD
is the capstone course of the Engineering
Academy. Successful completion of courses
associated with the Engineering Academy:
Introduction to Engineering and Design,
Principles of Engineering and at least one
specialization course: Digital Electronics,
Computer Integrated Manufacturing, or AP
Computer Science Principles is required. The
specialization courses can be taken
concurrently with EDD. |
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AP Computer Science Principles |
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PLTW Computer Science
empowers students to become creators,
instead of merely consumers, of the
technology all around them. The program
engages students in collaborative projects
that help them develop in demand computer
science knowledge as well as transportable
skills like creative thinking and
communication. And whether the y're
creating an online art gallery or
using automation to process and analyze DNA
sequence data, PLTW Computer Science
students are seeing how their learning
connects to the real world.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Geometry AND either
completed Algebra 2 5.0 with a B or better
OR concurrently enrolled in a level 6.0 /
6.5 math course
Note: This course
does not fulfill the math credit
requirements for graduation. |
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Cybersecurity |
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Whether
seeking a career in the growing field of
cybersecurity or learning to defend their
own personal data or a company's
data, students in Cybersecurity establish an
ethical code of conduct while learning to
defend data in today's
complex cyberworld. Students will be
introduced to a virtual machine environment,
where they can learn about, and safely
experiment with firewalls, network traffic,
server vulnerabilities and file security,
while being introduced to Linux, WireShark
and other tools used by professionals.
Ultimately students will gain a better
understanding of how to secure information
in a digital society, which can be applied
in their career or in their everyday life. |
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Spatial Computing |
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Spatial computing is an
exciting and interactive course where
students are able to develop experiences
using the Unity platform. Students will
learn how to develop games and experiences
in 3D digital environments, virtual reality
(VR), and augmented reality (AR). Using
cutting-edge technology, students will gain
hands-on experience implementing and testing
their projects using the Oculus Quest (VR)
and Magic Leap (AR) headsets. Students will
be able to gain skills in digital design and
experience with coding as they develop their
own interactive experiences.
Prerequisite:
1. Successful completion or concurrent
enrollment in Introduction to Engineering
and Design OR
2. Successful completion or concurrent
enrollment in AP Computer Science (CSA or
CSP)
*Special considerations from the building
principal and the instructor upon request. |
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