Technology Education Course Offerings
The Garnet Valley High School Technology Education Department is an area of study for students who wish to pursue careers centered around engineering, industrial processes, 3D modeling, manufacturing, and digital video communication. Course offerings center around the systems approach to design and offer students opportunities to demonstrate their learning through Problem Based Design. � Courses apply the Design Process as the main means of identifying problems, developing criteria and constraints, generating solutions, and prototyping. Leadership skills, collaboration, project management, and documentation techniques are a central theme throughout all courses. Level 1 courses provide students with necessary skills needed for success in higher level courses. Students who have previous experience should consult with the instructor to determine the appropriate level. | |
Mr. Dravuschak
Mr. Etter
Mr. Sherrer
Mr. Xanthopoulos
Project Lead the Way
The Garnet Valley Technology Education Department also consists of course offerings from Project Lead The Way (PLTW).
PLTW is a nationally recognized program that prepares students for the various areas of engineering offered in college in addition to skills complimentary to technical careers. PLTW prepares students to be innovators and leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and to make meaningful, pioneering contributions to our world. Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW supports the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning, and a love of learning.
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) (1.0 credit) | PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) (1.0 credit) | PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE) (1.0 credit) |
GVHS Technology Education
Computer Aided Design I*, II, & III | PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design |
Computer Science & Discoveries | PLTW Principles of Engineering |
Graphic Communication I * Graphic Communication II | PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
Fabrication & Design I (Wood) Fabrication & Design II (Wood) Fabrication & Design I (Metal) Fabrication & Design II (Metal) |
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Robotics |
*Offered as a 1.0 and 0.5 credit