Every student engaged in Technology Education at Poudre High School has the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skill set by exploring real-world challenges. Students practice their problem-solving and sharpen their design skills by building innovative solutions through project-based learning. We focus on the following areas:
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Safety: students will practice the safe, productive use of tools and equipment within a team-building environment.
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Real Tools: students will use real tools, real materials, and real machinery - not just simulations – to build real products. This includes a variety of woodworking, construction, and metalworking processes.
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Design Cycle: students will investigate, design, plan, create, and evaluate their own work.
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Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): students will practice CAD to drive 3D-printers, computer-controlled laser cutting, and computer-controlled machining.
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Coding/Programing: students learn to use computers to manipulate machinery.
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Robotics/Electronics: Electronic automation is driving the next round of technological innovation and disruption. Our students will be prepared to participate.
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Career Exploration: we partner with local businesses to understand the employment needs of our region, and to help students explore the wide array of careers available to them.
Department Leader: Josh Weissman jweissma@psdschools.org
