1. WELCOME TO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION MR. ORTON

2. WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION? This class is part of your Jr. High School Science education: Earth Science (6th Grade)Earth Science (6th Grade) Life Science (7th Grade)Life Science (7th Grade) Physical Science (8 th Grade)Physical Science (8 th Grade) Technology Education (8 th Grade)Technology Education (8 th Grade) It will help prepare you to take the Science/Technology MCAS in May

3. WHY STUDY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION? We live in a world in which technology is all around us Technology impacts our lives every day This class will help you understand: The positive & negative impacts of technology on society & our daily livesThe positive & negative impacts of technology on society & our daily lives How & why technology changes to keep up with the demands of societyHow & why technology changes to keep up with the demands of society

4. WHAT WILL WE LEARN ABOUT? Communication Technology Transportation Technology

5. WHAT WILL WE LEARN ABOUT? Construction Technology Tools & Machines House Constructio n Bridge Constructio n

6. WHAT WILL WE LEARN ABOUT? Manufacturing Technology Bioengineering Technology

7. How Will We Learn it? Lessons using Power Point & Prezi Class Discussions Videos (Historical & Current) Written Assignments & Journaling Hands On Cooperative Group Learning Activities Current Events

8. What do I need for class? You should bring the following to class every day Positive AttitudePositive Attitude Pen or PencilPen or Pencil 1” or 1 ½” Loose Leaf Binder with lined paper, pockets, & 5 separators1” or 1 ½” Loose Leaf Binder with lined paper, pockets, & 5 separators Composition Book for JournalingComposition Book for Journaling Flash DriveFlash Drive Case Jr High AgendaCase Jr High Agenda

9. Grading Exams/Projects60%Exams/Projects60% Quizzes20%Quizzes20% Binder Check10%Binder Check10% Classwork/Homework10%Classwork/Homework10%

10. Classroom Expectations Arrive on time & line up in the GymArrive on time & line up in the Gym Walk orderly across the parking lot – no running, shouting, or horseplayWalk orderly across the parking lot – no running, shouting, or horseplay Bring all required materials to class every dayBring all required materials to class every day No food or gumNo food or gum Ask for permission to leave your seatAsk for permission to leave your seat Do not throw anythingDo not throw anything

11. Classroom Expectations One person speaks at a time – Raise your handOne person speaks at a time – Raise your hand Show respect for other students’ opinionsShow respect for other students’ opinions Use appropriate language & tone when speakingUse appropriate language & tone when speaking Push in chairs & clean up after yourself when leavingPush in chairs & clean up after yourself when leaving If you have a question – ASK!!!If you have a question – ASK!!!

12. Questions???