Exploring Technology

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

● Foster collaboration with students from other classes or disciplines (e.g., biology for biotechnology projects, physics for energy projects) to enhance the learning experience and provide a broader perspective.

Technology Fairs and Competitions:

● Organize technology fairs or competitions where students can showcase their projects and solutions. Invite industry experts to judge and provide feedback.

Simulation and Modeling Tools:

● Incorporate simulation software or modeling tools that allow students to test and refne their designs virtually. This helps them understand the iterative nature of the design process.

Extension

Field Trips and Virtual Tours:

● Arrange feld trips to technology companies, manufacturing plants, research labs, or construction sites. If in-person visits are not possible, use virtual tours to provide students with exposure to real-world applications of technology.

Resources/ Suggested Lesson(s) ● Introduction to Manufacturing- PBS ● UEN Manufacturing Lessons Skills : ● Apply key vocabulary about components of manufacturing to represent how mass production works. ● Demonstrate through a practice scenario how to manufacture a product. ● Explain the importance of quality vs. quantity. ● Utilize key workplace skills during the manufacturing scenario.