Exploring Technology

■ Expanded noun groups to define key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as using verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to define and classify the entity ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, and manner ( descriptions) Differentiation in Action Skill Building 1. ​ Introduction to Safety Practices: ●​ Familiarize students with general laboratory safety practices. ●​ Teach students to identify potential safety hazards in a workspace. ●​ Emphasize the importance of following safety guidelines and regulations. 2. ​ Assessing Workplace Conditions: ●​ Instruct students on how to assess workplace conditions regarding safety and health. ●​ Teach students to identify potential safety issues and align them with relevant safety protocols. ●​ Familiarize students with different types of safety equipment and their uses. 3. ​ Using Safe Work Practices:

●​ Educate students on the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) according to manufacturing rules and regulations. ●​ Demonstrate correct procedures for using hand and power tools safely. ●​ Provide opportunities for hands-on practice with tools while emphasizing safety protocols. ●​ Administer a basic safety test to assess students' understanding and retention of safety practices. ●​ Require students to achieve a 100% score on the safety test before allowing them to use tools or shop equipment independently. ●​ Offer remedial training or additional resources for students who do not pass the safety test initially.

4. ​ Safety Test and Certification:

Extension

●​ Encourage students to create safety awareness campaigns or educational materials for their school or community, promoting the importance of workplace safety. ●​ Invite guest speakers such as safety professionals, industrial hygienists, or OSHA representatives to discuss real-world safety