Exploring Technology

Standards The Nature and History of Technology
Systems Design Process
Connections Requirements

 

This is an introductory course giving a general
overview of technology. We will learn about
technology and actually experience it through
classroom activities.

 

Class Standards

 

 

 

The Nature and History of Technology

What is technology?
Who is it that does technology?
What about those OOPART’s?
Why do some people have technology and others don’t?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The System Model provides a framework for all
types of technology. Any invention should have
these components in it.

 

 

 

 

The Design Process is what Technology is all about. Most often referred to as the problem solving process it is the core idea behind Technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology is where different subjects connect or relate to one other.


 

 

 

Course Tools

Simple pocketed type folder to hold notes
Pen or Pencil

Behavior

Be on time
Listen quietly when others are sharing with the class

Grading

2 quizzes = 25%
1 or 2 Activities = 50%
Final Exam = 25%

All of the notes and worksheets are created by Mr. Gamba and given to the students. Students should follow along and fill in the notes or worksheets where appropriate. Keeping track of these papers is important. The papers will help students as they study for the end of the quarter exam.
Students can retake either of the 2 quizzes if they get less than a 70%. They need to see Mr.Gamba to make arrangements for retakes.
Parents can contact Mr. Gamba by leaving a message with the school secretaries or their child’s guidance counselor.

Thank you