1. The Technology Process

2. what is the problem? what has been done before? research plan build solution test/evaluate any new problem?

3. Any new problem? A Cyclic process is designed to improve a product

4. How has toothbrush design changed over the years? Discuss How have MP3 players changed in the past 2-3 years? List 10 useful mobile phone features

5. The Plastic Straw Problem!

6. Using 10 straws + 10 map pins build the strongest free standing platform you can. USE THE TECHNOLOGY PROCESS TEST YOUR PLATFORM USING SLOTTED WEIGHTS

7. Build a straw platform? Have I seen this before? research? plan Build it test/evaluate Any new problem?

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10. About Hand Tools + Safety Visit this link read and explain why you need to be able to change drill speeds http://goes.flexinet.com.au/images/ms/Electricdrill s.pdf

11. About Hand Tools + Safety Visit this link and research the correct use of any 3 tools http://www.doityourself.com/scat/handt ools