Technology 7 - 7th Grade Course Outline 2011-2012
Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Power Point,
Adobe Acrobat,
Internet
Explorer,
Windows Media Player
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Class
Expectations and Overview
Technology 7 Course Overview
During this
class period, I introduce myself to the students and discuss the
various classroom procedures that I practice during the
marking period. I address any safety concerns that exist and
inform the students of my grading policies, and what they will
be experiencing in my classroom.
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"What is
Technology?" Activity
"What is Technology?" notes,
"What is Technology?" Information PPT.
The first discussion we have in class relates to the students
various impressions about what technology is or is not. I write
two headings on the front board "What is Technology?" and "What
is not Technology?". As a class we list various concepts related
to how they fit into each category. I then introduce the
students to the view of technology from the perspective of the
Technology Education department at North Penn. I will show the
students a power point to illustrate the various concepts they
will need to understand.
Quiz Notification - There
will be a quiz on the material presented in this power point, so
make sure you understand the material. If you have questions,
please ask Mr. Hollstein.
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Information Technology Activity - Mouse Pad Design
Mouse Pad Activity Sheet
This class period will be spent introducing the mouse pad
activity that the 7th grade students will be starting in the
upcoming classes. During this activity, students will be
learning about the Principles of Design and will have to
incorporate them into the design of their mouse pad. The
students will first have to come up with at least two different
designs and follow a set of guidelines outlined in the activity
sheet.
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Physical Technology Activity - Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction Activity sheet
This activity will introduce the area of Physical Technology to
the students through constructing a bridge out of K'nex.
Students will be randomly assigned bridge types to build and
will later have to research their bridge and present their
findings to the class. This is a two part activity and students
will have build and develop and understanding of how their
particular bridge type works.
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Structure Design Challenge
This activity will
challenge the students to solve a complicated problem with a
limited amount of time and materials. Students need to research,
design and develop a structure that will successfully support a
golf ball at the top without falling over. Students will only
receive 4 sheets of computer paper, 12" of masking tape, and a
golf ball to complete this challenge. Students will be graded on
their design and how successfully they are in completing the
challenge.
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