Technological Systems, Grade 8
Teacher: Mr. Pawlowski
2012-2013
E-Mail: [email protected]
Help Session:
Thursday Afternoons 3:00 – 3:30 PM (By appointment)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students to utilize the universal systems model including input,
process, output and feedback. Students will examine various systems, such as; electrical,
magnetic, mechanical, fluid, structural, natural, thermal, chemical, and information. Students
will learn how various systems work together. Technological Systems reinforces the areas of
math, science, social studies, and language arts through practical application and/or hands on
activities.
At the end of this course, students will be able to utilize the universal systems model to design
and produce a technological product.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
Fulton County Grading Scale will be followed
100-90 = A 89-80 = B
79-70 = C
69-0 = F
Projects/Tests
Quiz
Class Assignments
Class Participation/Notebook/ Journal
Homework/Research paper
40%
10%
20%
20%
10%
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Student will maintain a “one inch” three ring binder with plastic slip cover for all assignments.
2. Student will need to purchase and bring the following to class each and every day.
Agenda
White “one inch” three ring binder with plastic slip cover.
Twelve inch ruler
Colored Pencils
#2 pencils
Lose notebook paper
Black ink pen
Classes will be structured using the Georgia Performance Standards which are listed below.
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Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology.
Students will evaluate the impacts of engineering & technology on Society
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Students will explain the engineering design process
Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects.
Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy.
Students will examine and research careers in fields related to engineering & technology.
Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.
Make-up Work:
According to Fulton County Board of Education, Policy JBD, “Upon return to school following an absence, it is
the student’s responsibility to contact the teachers to request make-up work. Make up work must be completed
by the student within the time specified by the teacher.” The students will be given the same amount of time to
make up work as the student was absent unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon. The student will
receive the actual grade on the make-up work if the absence was “excused”. 10 points may reduce make-up for
“unexcused” absences. Make-up work submitted late will receive a zero. Make-up schedule for a student is
from 7:00 until 7:40 a. m. Monday – Friday.
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Extra Credit:
Extra credit opportunities will be offered periodically to the entire class. Specialized extra credit will
only be offered to those students that have followed classroom expectations and completed regular
classroom and homework assignments.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS:
***SEE HANDBOOK FOR FUTHER PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS***
1. Be on time to class.
2. Bring agendas, pencils, and supplies to class daily.
3. Participate in all classroom activities.
4. Maintain an open, positive attitude about all types learning activities.
5. Please refrain from eating candy, food or chewing gum in the classroom.
6. Student will be an active participant in class activities and group projects.
7. Student will show respect to fellow classmates, teacher, equipment and materials in the classroom.
8. Workstation must be cleaned and materials returned to proper places before being dismissed.
9. The Internet is to be used only when given a specific assignment. Do not get on any Internet website
unless the teacher has given you permission.
10. Please take care of your personal needs before class. If an emergency arises, you may ask the
teacher for permission to go to the restroom. You must have your Agenda signed by the teacher
before you may leave the classroom
Consequences for misbehavior:
1st Time – Warning
2nd Time – Writing Assignment
3rd Time – Phone Parents/Detention
4th Time – Office Referral
Agendas and Communication
The agenda should be filled in for all subjects each day. Even if there is no homework, what occurred in class
should be noted. Teachers also write notes in the agenda to communicate with parents and guardians. Please
make sure to tell your child to have me sign any communication you send so you will know that I have seen it.
I also ask that you sign any communication I send you. Please plan to check the agenda nightly.
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Engineering & Technology
Syllabus
**Please fill out and return to Mr. Pawlowski
I have read and I am aware of my expectations in Exploring Engineering & Technology
From Policy/Procedures in Handbook
“All students are expected to exemplify academic honesty. “Academic Honesty’ means performing all
academic work without plagiarism, cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, giving or receiving unauthorized
assistance from any other person, or using any source of information that is not common knowledge without
properly acknowledging the source.”
Classroom Management:
Note under the Classroom Management “ Students who misbehave under a substitutes supervision will receive
immediate consequences to be determined by administration.”
Student’s Name: (please PRINT) ____________________________________________________________
Student Signature:________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Information:
Parent/Guardian Signature:_________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian daytime phone number: ___ ___ ___- ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____
Parent/Guardian home phone number: ___ ___ ___- ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____
Parent/Guardian email address: _____________________________________________________________
My child has permission to use the internet in the Technology & Engineering classroom.
_________Yes
__________No
My child has access to the internet at home.
_________Yes
__________No