INTRODUCTION
Who are the users?
The target audience is grade 9 and 10 students who
decide are interested in technology and have chosen
a technology course as an elective. These include
not only those students who may pursue careers and
further study in science and engineering, but also
include those may never attend college but who will
require a good working knowledge of technology when
they enter the work force.
Recommended background for using
the modules:
Two years of mathematics.
Two years of science.
Also desirable:
Physics as pre- or co-requisite.
Third year of mathematics
as pre- or co-requisite.
EXISTING
COURSES ENHANCED BY THE MODULE
The module contains skill and knowledge
builders (KSBs) in the design process and energy /power.
Thus, it fits well into technology education and science
courses that address standards for Technological Literacy
and National Science Education Standards, respectively.
GRADE LEVEL
This module is appropriate for use in high school
and community colleges, grade 9-14.
TIME
ALLOCATION
45-minute periods: 4-5 weeks.
