1. Unit 2 Practicing Design
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12/01/2009
Unit 2 Practicing Design
Big Idea: Technologies or products of technology are developed to solve problems, or to satisfy a human need.
Review the BIG IDEA of the Unit with students.
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2. 7 Major Classifications of Technology
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12/01/2009
Technology Systems Types of Technology
Technology is classified by the
design world problem it addresses
7 Major Classifications of Technology
Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies
Medical Technologies
Energy and Power Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies
To help introduce Technology Systems and the Designed World:
Explain that technology is organized into systems.
These systems help humans make sense of the Designed World.
Ask students to brainstorm words that would match the descriptions.
Explain that systems rarely work by themselves and are dependent on each other.
Ask students to name a product and identify what other technology it depends upon (e.g., a cell phone depends on manufacturing).
Further enhancement of this slide might be to show students pictures or photos from print sources or the Internet as examples of each of the different types of technology.
Transportation Technologies
Construction Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
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3. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Energy and Power Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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4. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Medical Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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5. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Transportation Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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6. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Construction
Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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7. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Agriculture and
Bio-related Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
© International Technology Education Assoc
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8. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Information & Communication Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
© International Technology Education Assoc
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9. Engagement Technology Organizers
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12/01/2009
Engagement Technology Organizers
Manufacturing Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
© International Technology Education Assoc
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