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TECH: Geneticist
A brief PowerPoint is used to introduce the class to the field of genetics by explaining the fields of work, the education required, and the job prospects. A trait inventory worksheet is completed by individuals, and then they gather...
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Tech: Medical Forensics
High schoolers explore what it takes to be a forensic scientist or pathologist. They view a PowerPoint, discuss what education and skills are needed to succeed as a pathologist. They play a game to test their observation skills, a skill...
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TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 2
Flipped classrooms and online tools killed the chalkboard! An awesome, hands-on technology workshop asks teachers across all content areas. to examine model lessons, become familiar with research, and explore tech tools they can...
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Tech: Ophthalmology
An optometrist, ophthalmologist, and optician are all careers related to eye health. Learners examine what it takes and how much money one can make if he decides to go into the field of ophthalmology. They explore the career through a...
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TECH: The Trading Game
Property ownership, restricted trade, and free trade are the topics of this game. Kids play a trade game to better understand the interrelationship between technology, economics, and personal choices. Rules to the game and a series of...
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TECH:Robotic Hazardous Materials Squad (Manu)
Using a remote-controlled robot, junior engineers simulate a hazardous materials removal exercise. This activity will introduce students to the following careers: robotics technician, hazardous materials specialist, environmental...
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TECH:Flight Simulator (Trans)
Microsoft's Flight simulator is the focal point of this lesson. By participating in this activity, teenagers role-play what is necessary for piloting an airplane. They explore the concepts of flight. You will need to familiarize yourself...
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TECH:Medical Technology - Diagnostic (HST)
Students explore medical terminology used in diagnosis. They explore the dexterity needed by a doctor to perform surgery. Students explore diagnostic methods used today in the medical field, X-rays, Ultrasound, MRI, CT-PET Scans, and...
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Getting it Right! An Investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem
In order to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem, young mathematicians investigate relations and patterns between different sides of a right triangle to look for possible relations among the squared sides. Once they have established the...
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Seed Dispersal
Young scholars explore seed dispersal by designing their own wind dispersed seed structure. Using one piece of paper and a box fan, they construct a seed dispersal structure, record the distance their seed travels, and answer discussion...
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Comp Tech: Format Cells Scavenger Hunt
Learners begin their use of Microsoft Excel. Individually, they practice using the program, formatting cells and changing the appearance of the spreadsheet. To end the instructional activity, they participate in a scavenger hunt...
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TECH:Model Rocketry - Air Powered (Trans)
Students describe the evolution of rocketry and the impacts of aerospace technology. They explain the basic principles of flight and basic physics of motion. Students design, construct, and launch a small rocket.
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TECH:Ornamental Metal (Manu)
Students create a small candle holder, utilizing some of the same tools, materials, and skills used by professional ironworkers. They list the careers and leisure activities that use these tools and materials.
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Planning a Road Trip!
Students generate plans for a fictitious road trip. In this time management lesson, students investigate the most effective way to travel the country arriving at specific cities. Students create their plans based on time and distance.
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Navigating by the Numbers
Students observe how math is important in navigation and engineering. They study how surveyors use math and science to calcute, count, measure, label, and indicate distances on a map. They estimate specific distances.
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TECH:Wind Power
Students generate electricity using a wind generator. They convert the created electricity into different forms of energy. It is written as a module. Students explain the impacts on society and the environment that the current energy and...
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TECH:Class-to-class Interaction (Communication)
Young scholars use interpersonal skills and digital equipment to interact with different classes of students.
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TECH:Photovoltaics
Young scholars identify uses of photovoltaic solar cells in our society today. They discover the potential of solar cells by using them to produce electricity in different applications. In addition, the make observations and measurements.
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TECH:Safety Factor
Students comprehend general safety rules and will learn how to safely use tools and Facilities to create, diagnose, adjust, and repair items through watching and processing a video. Those who pass the safety evaluation will be able to...
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Science: Flight Aerodynamics
Young scholars apply the principles of aerodynamics by constructing styrofoam airplanes. By using simple tools and materials, they improve their spatial visualization abilities while increasing motor skills. After small groups of...
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Avoiding Consumer Fraud: Financial Scams and Schemes
Young consumers get a hefty dose of information on how fraud can put their financial health at risk. The resource provides detailed lecture notes, scaffolded notetaking sheets, vocabulary worksheets, transparencies, and seven links to...
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Our 50 States
Students identify the location of the 50 states using an interactive map. They practice geography skills by playing a fun game. Pupils become familiar with the state abbreviations for the US states. Students become familiar with the...
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Artificial Limbs & Robotics
Students design and build a mechanism to retrieve wrapped candy through a small hole (e.g. through the top of a water cooler jug). They gain an appreciation for the challenges faced by people who have lost the use of their limbs. They ...
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Creating and Marketing a Commercial
Students create a marketing video to sell school products.