Exploring Technology

■ Expanded noun groups to defne key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to defne and classify the entity ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, 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 Certifcation:

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