Modifications and enhancements
made by the teachers of
“Foundations of Technology”
Washington County Public Schools
Chapter 3
Types of Technological Systems
Most PowerPoint's include in the
following order:
• Suggestions - suggestive
engagement activities / project for
the chapter
• Voluntary State Curriculum
objectives met within this chapter
and pages of the book that
correlate to these objectives.
• The long term objective for the
course. The short term objective
“Big Idea” for this chapter.
Qualifier for learning the stated
objectives.
• Lesson Procedures
• Warm Up
– Timed Daily Reading
– Timed Objectives to be written
• Introduction of an Academy or
CTE Program
• Lesson (to include learner
engaging activities)
– Higher Order questioning
– Timed group activities
• Place where you can work in
Washington County with the skills
learned in this chapter
• Review of Career
• Closure (exit ticket)
– Review of Objectives
– Homework Assignment
– Study
foundationsoftechnology.com
Suggestions
• See document on teacher website
Voluntary State Curriculum Chapter 3
VSC
Term
Pages in Text Book
1.A
Develop an understanding of the Nature, characteristics
and scope of technology
46-53
1.A.3
Recognize and explain that technological innovation is
often driven by the profit motive
46-48
1.C
Develop an understanding of the relationship among
technologies and the connections between technology
and other fields of study.
52
2.B
Develop an understanding of the cultural, social,
economic, and political effects of technology
44-46
Voluntary State Curriculum Chapter 3
VSC
Term
Pages in Text Book
2.B.1
Explain that changes in society caused by the use of technology
can range from gradual to rapid and from subtle to obvious
44-46
3.E
Develop an understanding of trouble shooting, research and
development
46-48
3.E.1
Explain that research and development is a specific problemsolving approach that is used intensively in business and industry
to prepare devices and systems for the marketplace.
47-48
3.E.4
Apply the research and development problem-solving approach to
prepare devices and systems for the marketplace.
47
5.B
Develop an understanding of medical technologies
52
5.C
Develop an understanding of agricultural and related
biotechnologies.
52
5.C.2
Explain the application of biotechnology processes and products.
At least: Agricultural, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages,
Medicine, Energy
52
29
5.C.4
Explain that biotechnology has applications in such as agriculture,
pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, medicine, energy, the
environment, and genetic engineering.
52
29
Objectives
• Over Arching (Long Term) Objective (s) …
– The students will develop a basic understanding of
the design world.
– How would an improved technical awareness
improve one’s life?
• This chapters “Essential Question, Big
Idea”
– What types of technological systems affect
specific areas in society?
• Students will be able to answer the daily
objectives within this PowerPoint to a 70%
degree of efficiency.
Technology Resources
Teacher Computer, Projector, White board, Student Computers, Name Randomizer, Timer,
www.foundationsoftechnology.com, .foundationsoftechnology.com/worldsbestfotteachersareinwcps
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Materials
Handouts,
Project Materials
Lesson Plan
Instructional Procedures and Content Notes
Silent Reading (7 minutes) – Slide is automatically timed
Write Objectives (5 minutes) – Students write daily objectives in their notebooks. Leaving enough room to write the
answers to the objectives at the end of class / Slide is automatically timed (Song may play to tie into the objectives)
Chapter PowerPoint (35 minutes, approximately can go much longer or shorter)
Teacher conducts interactive lecture with a PowerPoint slideshow while students take fast notes and participate in higher
order questioning, and small group activities. PowerPoint also includes short video clips & web links.
Desk Activity (10 minutes, Approximately)
Vocabulary
Students write each word multiple times and define each word.
Test Your Knowledge
Students answer designated summary questions for the chapter.
Study with the FoundationsofTechnology.com website
Projects / Computer Activity (28 minutes Approximately)
Closure (Review of 5 minutes, Objectives Approximately)
Homework: (if applicable)
Finish Vocabulary / Objectives / Test Your Knowledge
Study with the FoundationsofTechnology.com website
Modifications to meet student needs (IEP, ILP, ELL and Special Needs)
Students with writing difficulties may write the objectives later. Slower students will be
accommodated by being given the complete set of notes and ask to underline the key
words other students are writing down. Slide shows are equipped to click on voice
over buttons (created by advanced students,) so the slide show can be read to those
who need it on an individual basis.
Modifications to meet student needs (Enrichment)
Advanced students improve the PowerPoint
lectures for various chapters.
They add voice over, modify pictures, find movie
clips, website links, etc, and can chose from a
list of independent project challenges.
Sources: Include electronic and printed materials as well as acknowledgement of any influence or guidance provided in the development of the lesson:
Wright, R. Thomas. (2008). Technology. Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
PowerPoint
Presentations for
Technology
By R. Thomas Wright
The Goodheart-Willcox
Company, Inc.
Tinley Park, Illinois
www.g-w.com
Section 1
Technology
Chapter 3
Types of Technological Systems
Read pages
44-48
Day 1
Copy the following Big Idea
“What types of technological systems affect
specific areas in society?”
& Objectives
1. What are four general ways technology systems can be
categorized?
1.
3.
2.
4.
2. Give one example each of an obsolete technology, a
current technology, and an emerging technology
3. What are the three stages of development within a private
enterprise?
1.
2.
3.
4. Name one government-sponsored form of technology.
Copy down the following Objectives
1. What are four general ways technology systems can be
categorized?
1.
2.
3.
4.
2. Give one example each of an obsolete technology, a
current technology, and an emerging technology
3. What are the three stages of development within a private
enterprise?
1.
2.
3.
4. Name one government-sponsored form of technology.
Chapter 3
Types of Technological
Systems
Read pages
45-53
Day 2
Copy Down the Following
Objectives
5. Why is cooperation important in
technological development?
6. Name one task of each of the seven
major areas of technology.
7. True or False? Technological systems
do not depend on each other.
Copy Down the Following
Objectives
5. Why is cooperation important in
technological development?
6. Name one task of each of the seven
major areas of technology.
7. True or False? Technological systems
do not depend on each other.
Day 1
Types of Technological Systems
What subject areas are covered by
Career and Technology
Education – CTE ?
Career and technology
education covers a
variety of challenging
fields in diverse subject
areas that are constantly
evolving due to the
changing global
economy. Maryland’s
CTE programs of study
are organized around 10
career clusters:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Arts, Media, and Communication;
Business Management and Finance;
Construction and Development;
Consumer Services, Hospitality, and
Tourism;
Environmental, Agriculture, and Natural
Resources;
Health and Biosciences;
Human Resource Services;
Information Technology;
Manufacturing, Engineering, and
Technology;
Transportation Technologies.
Grouping Technological
Systems
Level of Development
• Technology is constantly changing.
– Obsolete technologies.
• Hand spinning or weaving cloth.
– Current technologies.
• Vehicles and print and electronic media.
– Emerging technologies.
• High technology (high tech).
– Electronically delivered books.
Technology Review
Economic Structure
• Technology has become an integral part of
the economic system.
– Profit-centered companies:
• Supported by industrial relations and
financial affairs.
– Research and development.
– Production.
– Marketing.
– Governments step in when technology is
too expensive or risky to be developed
privately.
Discussion
What sort of developments in
technology have been or are being
funded by the government?
Government Statistics
Class Work
• Answer Objectives # 1-4
• Test Your Knowledge - Page 54 - # 1 - 6
• Work on projects
• Four Students to Answer Objectives
• Timer
• Homework - Vocabulary & Unfinished Work
Review
What are four general ways
technology systems can be
categorized?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Level of development
economic structure
number of people involved
type of technology developed and used
Review
Give one example each of an obsolete
technology, a current technology, and
an emerging technology.
Obsolete: Hand spinning or weaving
cloth.
Current: Vehicles.
Emerging: NASA SR-71 aircraft.
Review
What are the three stages of
development within a private
enterprise?
Research and development, production,
and marketing.
Review
Name one government-sponsored form of
technology.
Space travel through NASA.
Day 2
Types of Technological Systems
Number of People Involved
• Individuals may develop technology.
– Uncommon, personal technology.
• Corporate participation.
– Groups or teams.
– Have common vision, similar goals, and
shared success.
Type of Technology
• Seven types that are all intertwined:
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Agricultural and biotechnologies.
Communication and information technologies.
Construction technologies.
Energy and power technologies.
Manufacturing technologies.
Medical technologies.
Transportation technologies.
Types of Technology
• All technological systems are closely
related and are part of a single effort to
help humans live better.
• Each system can be the focus, while the
others are the support.
• Practically no system can function
without the others.
Career Corner
• Controllers.
– Manage workers and oversee financial forms.
– Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting,
economics, finance, or business administration.
Corporate Finance Careers
More information
Class Work
• Answer Objectives # 5-7
• Test Your Knowledge - Page 54 - # 6-8
• Work on projects
• Three Students to Answer Objectives
• Timer
• Homework - Vocabulary & Unfinished Work
Review
Why is cooperation important in
technological development?
Usually, there are large numbers of people
working on one project. If they did not
cooperate, the project would not succeed.
Review
Name one task of each of the seven major
areas of technology.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Growing food
processing data into information
building structures
applying energy to power devices
converting materials into consumer products
curing illnesses, and moving people.
Review
True or False? Technological systems
do not depend on each other.
False.