• 8th grade Applied Technology

    Posted by Catherine Mentzer on 9/14/2009 7:00:00 AM

     

    Welcome to 8th Grade Applied Technology
    We have all brand new adventures and projects to tackle and learn about this year with our continuing studies of applied technology
    We will again have 3-possibly 4 major projects and are needing to work out the kinks as we progress through them especially with trying to incorporate other methods of technology into our classroom

    Technology Education
     
    Technology Education is the means by which we teach Technology which is found in the Academic Standards for Science and Technology.  Technology Education is a body of knowledge separate from but related to the sciences, with specific content, curriculum and specific certification requirements.  Technology is the application of tools, materials, processes and systems by humans to solve problems and provide benefits to humankind.  We use technology in an attempt to improve our environment.  These improvements may relate to survival needs (e.g., food, shelter, defense) or they may relate to human aspirations (e.g., knowledge, art, control).  They can include unexpected benefits, unexpected costs and unexpected risks.  Technology Education involves a broad spectrum of knowledge and activities.  Effective Technology Education combines knowledge of content, processes and skills to provide students with a holistic approach to learning.  Technology Education offers unique opportunities to apply numerous academic concepts through practical minds-on/hands-on applications.  Instructional Technology on the other hand, deals specifically with use of computers and different software to solve problems and communicate effectively.  Knowledge of content, processes and skills should be used together to effectively engage students and promote a complete understanding of the sciences, related technologies and their interrelationship. The relationship between science and technology is one where science builds principles or theories and technology provides the practical application of those principles or theories.
    Pennsylvania Department of Education


    Commercial on Engineering Careers
    We explore a plethora of potential careers dealing with engineering as we experience the application of audio, video, and presentation technologies

    STANDARDS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERACY:
    • students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study
    • students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology
    • students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology
    • students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies




    Newspaper TOWER POWER
    We explore unique building techniques working with partners which are applicable for model experiences to reflect real life applications




     RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECT
    We maximize our TEAM WORK efforts to utilizing and apply our prior experiences with simple machines to accomplish building a device to complete
    an actual task. 
    National STANDARDS
    • Social, ethical, and human issues
      • Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
    • Technology productivity tools
      • Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity
      • Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
    • Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
      • Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
      • Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
    STANDARDS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERACY:
    • students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design
    • students will develop an understanding of engineering design
    • students will develop and understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, inventiion and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving
    • students will develop the abilities to apply the design process



    Bridging the GAP.... From DESIGN to CREATION
    We apply all steps of the scientific process to generate a model bridge  based on simulated prototypes to win a competition. 
    National SCIENCE STANDARDS :
    Physical Science:
  • Properties And Changes Of Properties In Matter (5-8)
  • Motions And Forces (5-8)
  • Structure And Properties Of Matter (9-12)
  • Motions And Forces (9-12)
    • Science As Inquiry:
  • Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry Science and Technology:
  • Understanding About Science and Technology

    • STANDARDS FOR TECHNOLOGY LITERACY:

    The Nature of Technology:
  • Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.
  • Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
  • Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.
    • Design:
  • Students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design.
  • Students will develop an understanding of engineering design.
    • Abilities Of A Technological World:
  • Students will develop abilities to apply the design process. The Designed World:
  • Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use transportation technologies.
  • Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies.

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    I would like to use this blogging area to allow the students to provide feedback.... just like with the parent teacher contact blog, NO PERSONAL INFORMATION will be posted, just first name LAST INITIAL and then the message... Let us see how this works and how much better we can make our learning experience!



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