Welcome to Technology Mr. Leonard

Pick a Quote Look around the classroom and pick one quote you like and write in one or more sentences what it means to you on a piece of loose leaf paper. Look around the classroom and pick one quote you like and write in one or more sentences what it means to you on a piece of loose leaf paper.

Who Am I? Teacher Teacher Soldier Soldier Carpenter Carpenter Firefighter Firefighter Manufacturing Manufacturing 3 College Degrees 3 College Degrees

What is Technology? On a blank sheet of paper answer the following two questions: What is Technology? What is Technology? What do think you will be doing in Technology for the next 2 quarters? What do think you will be doing in Technology for the next 2 quarters?

Technology is: Using knowledge to develop products and systems that satisfy needs, solve problems, and increase our capabilities.

When trying to complete a problem what kind of things do you need to help you solve them?

Seven Resources of Technology 1. T 2. T 3. I 4. M 5. E 6. P 7. C

1. Time ~ Seconds, Days, Minutes 2. Tools & Machines ~ Hammer, Drill Press 3. Information ~ Internet, People, TV, Radio 4. Materials ~ Wood, Metal, Plastic, Ceramic 5. Energy ~ Solar, Water, Wind, Nuclear 6. People ~ Classmates, Teachers, Friends 7. Capital ~ Cash, Credit Cards, Checks

Be prepared with a: Pencil & Pen Pencil & Pen Paper Paper Handouts Handouts Memory Stick Memory Stick

Participation Grade counts 3x’s Losing Points 3 a time Losing Points 3 a time –Inappropriate Behavior or language –Not following safety rules –Insubordinate –Unprepared for class –Not doing clean up job –Late to class without pass Gaining points Gaining points –Technology News –Going above and beyond Extra cleanup ~ lab improvement Extra cleanup ~ lab improvement

Let’s ROCK Respect Respect Organize Organize Cooperate Cooperate Keep Safe Keep Safe