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~MEETING TECHNOLOGY~ Unit 1
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 ~MEETING TECHNOLOGY~ Unit 1 No matter who we are or where we are, technology transforms the way we exist. When people develop technology, they must think about the impacts it might have on society. Review the BIG IDEA of the Unit with students. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology - © International Technology Education Assoc
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STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™
12/01/2009 Transforming Resources into Technology: From Production to You Lesson 3 BIG IDEA . . . Resources are necessary for technology to be produced. The process of selecting resources should be determined based on the desired result of the technology designed. Check student responses. Think about it . . . Now write the BIG IDEA of this lesson in your own words. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
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Words You Need to Know Resources
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 Words You Need to Know Resources 1. A person, asset, material, or capital which can be used to accomplish a goal. Nature The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials. Include up to date examples as well as historic examples. Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations After showing examples, have students write and share their own example. If using one, post words on a Word Wall. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #3
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Words You Need to Know Durable
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 Words You Need to Know Durable A good (product) that does not quickly wear out. Examples: cars, household goods, home appliances, consumer electronics, furniture, sports equipment, toys Non-durable goods A good that is immediately used or has a lifespan of three years or less. Also called soft goods. Examples food, clothing, fabric Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials. Include up to date examples as well as historic examples. Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations After showing examples, have students write and share their own example. If using one, post words on a Word Wall. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #4
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STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™
12/01/2009 Words to Know Natural Resources Something derived from the environment. Many of them are essential for our survival while others are used for satisfying our wants. Examples: forest, mineral deposit, fresh water, Synthetic substances or products made by chemical synthesis Examples: plastics or artificial fibers Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials. Include up to date examples as well as historic examples. Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations After showing examples, have students write and share their own example. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #5
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Resources into Technology
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 Resources into Technology Nature Technology Have students share examples © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #6
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Tape or glue your picture in this area.
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 Science or Technology ETech Deck ETech Deck # ___ SCIENCE or TECHNOLOGY If science, what part of the natural world is it? If technology what type of technology is it? Tape or glue your picture in this area. ETech Deck of Cards In a team, have student make a certain number of cards. Be sure to tell them how may science/nature cards you want and how many technology cards. © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #7
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A Problem to Solve Coast N Fly
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 A Problem to Solve Coast N Fly Working as a team you will design a ramp and flying car. The goal is to get the car to fly as far as possible. Using the resources provided, design and construct a ramp that will launch a flying car. Using the resources provided, innovate the car provided. This car is to fly as far as possible. The ramp will launch the car. Keywords to research: airfoil, flight, lift, thrust, drag © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Exploring Technology © International Technology Education Assoc Slide #8
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