Sweden Technology Curriculum - Year 2 (År 2)

This information is derived from the Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) curriculum document.

Technology 2 (TEKTEK02) builds upon Technology 1 and focuses on developing students' abilities in analyzing, assessing, and solving technological problems, particularly related to energy systems. The course emphasizes practical application and understanding of core concepts.

Aim of the Subject: The course addresses the following aims within the broader Technology subject:

• The ability to analyze and assess technological solutions, considering sustainable societies.
• The ability to solve technological problems.
• The ability to use the methods, concepts, and theories of technology.
• The ability to use relevant models and tools for analysis, calculation, feasibility assessments, documentation, presentation, and information.
• The ability to communicate in the technological area and communicate about technology.

Core Content: The Technology 2 course covers the following core content:

• Principles and technologies for measuring and registering performance in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Principles and relationships for transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy and vice versa (e.g., motors and generators).
• Principles and relationships for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical transmission systems for energy conversion.
• Conditions and limitations for other forms of energy conversion (e.g., fusion, fission, solar, wind, and hydroelectric power).
• Analyzing dimensioning needs and feasibility assessments.
• The preconditions of mathematics and physics and the technological foundations for energy transfer in different systems, emphasizing analysis, calculations, simulations, and feasibility assessments.
• Mathematical models for specific processes.
• Measuring techniques (e.g., principles for measuring transducers and components, measuring different units, use and interpretation of results).
• Planning and carrying out experimental studies, including how data to be measured is obtained, analyzed, and reported.
• Visualization and analysis of technical systems and processes using customized software.

Knowledge Requirements: These are outlined for grades E through A, with increasing complexity and depth of understanding expected at each level. The requirements cover understanding energy conversion and transfer, system limitations, problem-solving, application of technical concepts and models, conducting studies and analyses, using software for visualization and simulation, and self-assessment. Details of these requirements can be found in the linked curriculum document.