Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:	Introduction to Energy
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Energy

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	9709350	
CIP Number	149709350M	
Grade Level	6-8	
Course Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Energy career cluster. The content includes but is not limited to planning, managing and providing support and technical services related to the generation, transmission and distribution of various types of energy along with the design engineering, construction, maintenance and repair of these systems. Reinforcement of academic skills occurs through classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Course Structure

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters.

To teach the course listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
9709350	Introduction to Energy	TEC ED 1@2 
ENG&TEC ED1@2
ELECTRICAL @7 7G
IND ENGR 7G	Semester	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Explore the generation pathway of the energy industry and the applicable career options. 
02.0	Explore the transmission/ distribution pathway of the energy industry and the applicable career option. 
03.0	Apply leadership and communication skills.
04.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Energy career cluster.
05.0	Use information technology tools.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Introduction to Energy 
Course Number: 	9709350
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

Beginning with a broad overview of the Energy career cluster, students are introduced to the terminology, careers, history, required skills and technologies associated with each pathway in the Energy career cluster.  Additionally, they will be provided with opportunities to acquire and demonstrate beginning leadership skills.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Explore the generation pathway of the energy industry and the applicable career options.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explore various sources of renewable and nonrenewable energy generation and the careers associated with them.	
01.02	Explain ways of generating electric power.	
01.03	Define and use proper terminology associated with energy generation. 	
01.04	Describe some of the careers available in energy generation.	
01.05	Identify common characteristics of the careers in energy generation.	
01.06	Identify possibilities for future careers in energy that support emerging technologies.	
01.07	Describe how society has impacted the energy industry.	
01.08	Identify education required to successfully enter any career in the energy generation field.	
01.09	Demonstrate employability skills and hands-on skills required to successfully enter any career in the energy generation field.	
01.10	Describe career ladder options and the skills or education required to progress in the energy industry.	
01.11	Describe technologies associated with careers in energy generation.	
02.0	Explore the transmission/ distribution pathway of the energy industry and the applicable career option.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define and use proper terminology associated with energy transmission/distribution.	
02.02	Describe some of the careers available in energy transmission/distribution.	
02.03	Identify common characteristics of the careers in energy transmission/distribution.	
02.04	Identify skills required to successfully enter any career in energy transmission/distribution.	
02.05	Demonstrate employability skills and hands-on skills required to successfully enter any career in the energy transmission/ distribution field.	
02.06	Describe technologies associated with careers in energy transmission/distribution.	
03.0	Apply leadership and communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the establishment and history of the SkillsUSA organization. 	
03.02	Identify the characteristics and responsibilities of organizational leaders. 	
03.03	Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills during a meeting.	
03.04	Participate on a committee/ collaborative group which has an assigned task and report to the class. 	
03.05	Demonstrate effective communication skills through verbal conversation, written communication, delivery of a speech, a slide presentation or conducting a demonstration through participation in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).	
03.06	Use a computer to assist in the completion of a project related to the Energy career cluster.	
04.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Energy career cluster.  The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Identify information technology (IT) careers in the Energy career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.	
04.02	Identify security-related ethical and legal IT issues faced by professionals in the Energy career cluster.	
05.0	Use information technology tools.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify the functions of web browsers and use them to access the World Wide Web and other computer resources typically used in the Energy career cluster. 	
05.02	Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.	
05.03	Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.	
05.04	Use different types of web search engines effectively to locate information relevant to the Energy career cluster.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.