Technology

Semester #2 - Week #21-26-2015 to 1-30-2015

Accessing the Prepa Tec Technology Class webpage…

Go to www.prepatec.weebly.com

Recognize that students can access everything for this class anywhere that the internet is accessible.

Semester #2 - Week #2Essential Questions

What is technology?What do the terms Civilization, Control, Environment, Adaptation, and Communication mean in how they relate to technology?

Are you able to effectively locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of online sources and media?

Are you able to use digital tools to manage activities in the development of your technology research project?

Semester #2 - Week #2Essential Questions (cont.)

Are you able to think critically in the decisions of who, what, where, and when to include within your technology research project?

Are you able to create original technology project tasks as a means of demonstrating higher order metacognitive thinking?

Are you able to present the work of your research findings in a concept bubble map?

Semester #2 - Week #2Essential Questions (cont.)

Do you understand the Statement of Inquiry and 3 Inquiry Questions for this Technology Research Project Unit and how each section is to be answered in the Concept Bubble Map?

Are you able to use the internet to gather the knowledge and background necessary with which to complete your Technology Research Project second task, a Concept Bubble Map?

Technology Research ProjectStatement of Inquiry

Throughout history, mankind has created and developed many different technologies with which to control, adapt to, and modify the world and the environment around him.

From Wikipedia… Technology (from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, -logia[1]) is the collection of tools, including machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures used by humans. Engineering is the discipline that seeks to study and design new technologies. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology and information technology.

Technology Research Project3 Inquiry Questions

1.) From where did the technology that you have chosen originate, how did it develop in the past, why did it develop, where is it now in present time, and what is its future?

2.) There are helpful benefits and contributions made by each of these technologies to humanity, society, civilization, and the environment. In the case of your selected technology for this project, what are the benefits?

Technology Research ProjectsStatement of Inquiry (continued)

3.) There are also ways in which each of these technologies can harm, detract from, and/or possibly even destroy in different ways humanity, society, civilization, and the environment. In the case of your selected technology for this project, what are they?

1.) Review the Concept Bubble Map Basic Structure with 3 Inquiry Questions within it.2.) Choose your topic and sit with your partners for the Technology Research Project Concept Bubble Map. (This will be your permanent seat in the seating chart.)

Do Now (First class this week):

1.) Sit with your partners for the Technology Research Project Concept Bubble Map. (This is your permanent seat in the seating chart.)2.) Continue researching websites to complete your Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER today.

Do Now (Second class this week):

Concept Bubble Map Basic Structure

Write Your Technology

Here

Present

Future

HelpfulGood

Purpose

Origin

Past

Who invented?

What is it?

Why?Harmful?

Bad

Where?

When?

Today’s Learning Goal(First & Second classes this week):

• Students will conduct online research and create Concept Bubble Maps based upon the 3 Inquiry Questions ON PAPER for this project.

Objectives (First class this week)

S.W.B.A.T.:1.) Conduct research, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from 1-3 credible online sources from which to develop their Concept Bubble Maps.2.) Draw your Concept Bubble Map first drafts ON PAPER including 1-2 Inquiry Questions and at least 8 concept bubbles and turn them in at the end of class for Mr. King to hold onto and check progress.

Objectives (Second class this week)

S.W.B.A.T.:1.) Conduct research, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from 3-5 credible online sources from which to develop their Concept Bubble Maps.2.) Complete your Concept Bubble Map first drafts ON PAPER including all 3 Inquiry Questions with at least 16 concept bubbles and turn it in at the end of class.

What is a Concept Bubble Map?

Mr. King’s Concept Mapping Presentation & Summary https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxlZGl0NDMwc2V0aGRraW5nfGd4OjNlNWRlNDY5NjA0YWRjZmI

Thinking Maps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking_Maps

Concept Maphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_map

CCSS StandardsReading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects – Grades 6–8Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.7Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects - Grades 6–8Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.8Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CA

Tech Research Project - Day One & Two of Concept Bubble Map TaskSelf-Evaluation & Peer Evaluation Rubric

Directions: Choose either a score of 4, 3, 2, 1, or 0 based upon criteria in box.Write your INITIALS once within the one box where you evaluate your score to go.

Support Student Printed Name x________________________ • Support peer student checks and writes initials in box also for verification.

4.0Initial: Peer Initial:

Students will conduct online research from 4 or more sources and create a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon the Concept Bubble Map Basic Structure and the 3 Inquiry Questions with 20 or more concept bubbles for this project.

3.0Initial:

Peer Initial:

Students will conduct online research from 3 sources and create a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon the Concept Bubble Map Basic Structure and 3 of the Inquiry Questions with 16 or more concept bubbles for this project.

2.0Initial:

Peer Initial:

Students will conduct online research from 2 sources and create a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon 2 of the Inquiry Questions with 12 or more concept bubbles for this project.

1.0Initial:

Peer Initial:

With help, the student has partial success conducting online research and creating a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon 1 of the Inquiry Questions with 8 or more concept bubbles for this project.

0Initial: Peer Initial:

Even with help, the student has no success at conducting online research and creating a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER with 8 or more concept bubbles for this project.

Examples of Technology• Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental

Engineering, Alternative Energy, Hydroelectric power, Solar power, Wind power, Nuclear power, Information technology, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Satellites, Space Shuttle, the Wheel, the keyboard, Printing Press, Automobiles, Electric Automobiles, the Fuel Cell, Salt Water Powered Automobiles, Airplanes, Jet airplanes, Telephones, Cellular phones, Electricity, Electric lights, Personal Computers, Laptop Computers, Virtual Reality, Oculus Rift, Digital Data Technology, Touchscreen Technology, iPads, iPods and iPhones, Robotics, Coding, Computer Programming, WiFi, Internet, Ultrasound imaging, MRI Scan, Microwave ovens, Audio Recording Devices (DVD players, etc.), Military Machines, Weapons, Water Supply & Distribution, Google, Facebook, Alphabet, Shoes, Dictionary, etc…

• Example of where to look… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greatest_Engineering_Achievements_of_the_20th_Century

Technology Research Project - Task TwoConcept Bubble Map Rubric (Criterion 1-2)

Assessment Criterion 1 – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 Score

Inquiring & AnalyzingCriterion A

☐ There is 1 major Inquiry Question component present in map.

☐ 8 or more bubbles in map.

☐ Below Basic Analysis of technology present

☐There are 2 major Inquiry Question components present in map.

☐ 12 or more bubbles in map.

☐ Basic Analysis of technology present

☐There are 3 major Inquiry Question components present in map.

☐ 16 or more bubbles in map.

☐ Proficient analysis of technology present

☐There are 3 major Inquiry Question components all present completely in map.

☐ 20 or more bubbles in map.☐ Advanced analysis of

technology present

Developing Ideas

Criterion B

☐The concept bubble map does not adequately communicate the selected topic and some confusion is present.

☐Below Basic, underdeveloped, and unclear confusing ideas present in collage.

☐The concept bubble map adequately communicates the selected topic but clarity and detail are missing.

☐Basic, some developed, and some unclear ideas present in collage.

☐The concept bubble map communicates the selected topic well with proficient level of clarity and detail.

☐ Proficient, developed, and some clear ideas present in collage.

☐The concept bubble map thoroughly and skillfully communicates the selected topic with exceptional clarity and attention to detail.

☐Advanced well developed and clear ideas present in collage.

Technology Research Project - Task TwoConcept Bubble Map Rubric (Criterion 3-4)

Creating The Solution

Criterion C

☐Concept map has adequately selected bubbles that include a few of the what, where, when, why, who, examples, origins, developmental time and technology based relationships, helpful aspects, and harmful aspects of chosen technology.

☐A Citation page with all resources is not present.

(You cannot post your bubble map to the Edmodo website without a citations page.)

☐Concept map bubble choice is proficient and that includes some of the what, where, when, why, who, examples, origins, developmental time and technology based relationships, helpful aspects, and harmful aspects of chosen technology.

☐Concept map has skillfully selected bubbles that include many of the what, where, when, why, who, examples, origins, developmental time and technology based relationships, helpful aspects, and harmful aspects of chosen technology.

☐A Citations resource page is present for all sources used in the making of the bubble map.

(You can now post your bubble map and citation pages to the Edmodo group.)

☐ Concept map has skillfully selected bubbles that include many of the what, where, when, why, who, examples, origins, developmental time and technology based relationships, helpful aspects, and harmful aspects of chosen technology.

☐ A Citations resource page is present for all sources used in the making of the bubble map.☐ The concept bubble map and citation pages were posted to the class Edmodo group.

EvaluatingCriterion D

☐ Bubble and word positions are poorly chosen, inappropriate in size and disorganized in arrangement.

☐ Carelessness in visible in regards to connecting and balance the bubbles across the map.

☐Below Basic Evaluation of Sources present such that credible sources not utilized.

☐ Bubble and word positions are adequately chosen, some appropriate in size and some arranged well.

☐ Partial care has been taken to connect and balance the bubbles across the map.

☐Basic Evaluation of Sources present such that some credible sources utilized.

☐ Bubble and word positions are carefully chosen, appropriate in size and arranged well.

☐ Care has been taken to connect and balance the bubbles across the map.

☐ Proficient Evaluation of Sources present such that credible sources utilized.

☐ Bubble and word positions are exceptionally well chosen, exact in size and arranged with precision.

☐ Exceptional care has been taken to connect and balance the bubbles across the map.

☐ Advanced Evaluation of Sources present such that credible and highest quality sources utilized.

Assess-ment

Criterion1 – 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 8 Score

Accessing Prepa Tec Homework

1. Go to www.prepatec.org 2. Click on “STUDENTS”3. Click on your Grade Level, 6th, 7th,

or 8th.

Homework1.) Complete 1 hour of Code on new personal www.code.org account.2.) Conduct research from at least 3-5 credible online sources from which to develop their Concept Bubble Maps.3.) Complete drawing of Concept Bubble Map first drafts on paper including all 3 Inquiry Questions and at least 16 concept bubbles.

4.) Complete 1-2 page written essay with a Graphic Organizer Map on one of the Our IB Attitudes or IB Learner Profiles. (20 points extra credit) (Required if assigned due to consequences for class behavior.)

(Late work submitted is subject to a deduction of minus 10% per each class period turned in late.)