The purpose of the technology systems portfolio, which may include research, writing, construction of a project, or some appropriate form of demonstration, is to ensure that the student is able to apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate information, and communicate significant knowledge and understanding. Projects may be undertaken by individual students or groups of students. The competitive events contained in this course challenge students to write research papers, to write technical reports, and to prepare speeches about the development of technology and its impact on people, the environment, and culture. Students will have an opportunity to further develop and advance their understanding of the world of industry and technology. This course is recommended for college-bound students entering various industrial, technology, or engineering programs as well as for students who will directly enter the workforce.
Students are responsible for completing a portfolio in all of the systems of technology.
These systems include communication, construction, manufacturing, technological, and transportation. The student will choose at least six content areas contained within the major systems. In addition, the advanced course content includes the TSA leadership and management systems. The course emphasizes the technological concepts that can be learned and reinforced with activities that start in the laboratory and reach beyond the classroom and into the real world. Students will be given the opportunity to enter contests wherein they will research, write technical reports, and prepare public speeches about the development of technology and its impact on people, the environment, and culture.