A study of how resources are used efficiently to produce structures at the construction site. Emphasis is on planning, structural design, and principles of engineering. Student classroom activities will include two types of bridges, a tower, and model of a section of a house.
Course includes theory, hands on activities, and computer construction simulation.
The course is specifically designed to prepare prospective Technology Education teachers to teach construction systems at the K-12 grade level. This course is a part of the Technology Core requirement for all Technology Education Teacher Education candidates. It is designed to meet the competencies as delineated by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. 1. describe the procedures of managing construction 2. describe the procedure in purchasing a site 3. demonstrate the procedure of surveying a site 4. describe the procedure of soil testing 5. describe the design component for construction 6. describe contracting procedures for construction 7. describe and demonstrate procedures in preparing the site 8. To improve reading comprehension each student will research answers to a series of reading guide questions in preparation for each class lesson.