Technology
Semester #2 - Quarter #2 - Week #3
Presentation - Class 2
4-7-2015 to 4-10-2015
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 - Quarter #2 - Week #2
Class #2 - Essential Questions
Are you able to effectively 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?
Are you able to think critically in the choices of who, what,
where, and when to include within your technology
research project?
Semester #2 - Quarter #2 - Week #1
Class #2 - Essential Questions (cont.)
Are you able to create original technology project tasks as a
means of demonstrating higher order metacognitive
thinking?
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 Expository Research
Paper?
Are you able to use the internet and MS Word to gather the
knowledge and background necessary with which to
complete your Technology Research Project third task, an
Expository Research Paper?
Do Now:
(Second class this week)
1.) Download your saved Concept Bubble Map
MS PowerPoint file from Edmodo.
2.) Download the Research Paper format MS
Word file from Edmodo or your saved Research
Paper MS Word document in progress.
Today’s Learning Goal:
(Second class this week)
• Students will create Expository
Research Papers on their chosen
technology using MS Word based upon
their Concept Bubble Maps and further
internet research.
Objectives:
(Second class this week)
S.W.B.A.T.:
1.) Complete the Week Three Expository Research
Paper 2nd Body Section related to the "Pros, Uses,
and Benefits" within the provided Basic Format
Structure.
2.) Conduct research and write the 3 Body Sections
for this Expository Research Paper in accord with the
provided Rubric.
3.) Save work and upload it to Edmodo as well as how
to Set the Line Spacing and Set the Margins in MS
Word.
CCSS Standards:
(Second class of Week)
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/ Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects - Grades 6–8
Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical
processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize
ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as
appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings),
graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding
comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSS Standards (cont.)
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies,
Science, and Technical Subjects - Grades 6–8
Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion
and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to
inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
and supports the information or explanation presented.
5 Technology Research Project Tasks
(You will be working individually or
in groups of 2 or 3 students each):
1.) A Picture Collage.
2.) A Concept Bubble Map using MS PowerPoint
3.) An Expository Research Paper using MS Word.
4.) A MS PowerPoint presentation.
5.) The opportunity to design, develop and create
your own project which goes beyond the scope
and limits of the first 4 project tasks given here!
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
Statement of Inquiry
Throughout history, mankind has created
and developed many different technologies
with which to control, adapt to, and modify
the surrounding environment and sustain
civilizations from the world around him.
Technology Research Project
3 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 they?
Technology Research Projects
3 Inquiry Questions (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?
Keywords to use in Google Search
• Use next to name of technology for project to
locate information for Concept Bubble Map and
Research Paper based upon the given 3 Inquiry
Questions structure:
• Definition
• History / timeline
• Benefits / purpose
• Harm / danger
• Pros & Cons
• Future / Prediction
What is the Structure for a 5
Paragraph/Section Expository Essay or
Research Paper?
Purdue Online Writing Lab
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/
Opening Paragraph of
Technology Research Paper
Paragraph 1: Opening
• Hook
• Thesis Statement
o Piece of Body Section 1 Topic Sentence
o Piece of Body Section 2 Topic Sentence
o Piece of Body Section 3 Topic Sentence
• Technology Introduction
Your First Sentence Hook
• To get your paper off to a great start, you should have a first
sentence that engages your reader.
• Think of your first sentence as a hook that draws your reader
in. It is your big chance to be clever so that your reader can’t
stop reading.
• As you research your technology, you will probably discover
many:
1.) Interesting (or shocking) fact(s), or
2.) Fascinating quote from an expert (or famous) person.
• This is exactly the sort of thing you should use for an engaging
introduction for a technology research paper!
Consider these ideas for a Strong Hook…
• Surprising (or shocking) fact: California currently
has the largest solar power plant in the world!
Covering 1000 acres are nine solar thermal plants in
the Mojave Desert.
• Fascinating quotes from an expert (or famous)
person: Barack Obama once said “There is an urgent
need to stop subsidizing the fossil fuel industry,
dramatically reduce wasted energy, and significantly
shift our power supplies from oil, coal, and natural
gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable
energy sources.”
Technology Research Paper
Thesis Statement example:
The automobile began with the first steam powered
car in 1769, it is very beneficial for transportation,
but there are also harms and dangers associated
with it.
Section 1: Origin/History/Timeline
Section 2: Pros/Advantages/Benefits
Section 3: Cons/Disadvantages/Harm
3 Body Sections of
Technology Research Paper
Body Section 1
• Origin/History/Timeline
Body Section 2
• Pros/Uses/Benefits/Advantages
Body Section 3
• Cons/Harm/Danger/Dis-Advantages)
(Body Sections will often be longer than 1 paragraph
for longer length research papers.)
Body Section Topic Sentences
Body Section 1 - Topic: Origin/History/Timeline
The origin of the automobile goes back to the first
steam powered car in 1769 and has a history all of the
way through the Ford assembly line of the 1920’s and to
the modern electric and even solar powered automobile
of today.
Body Section 2 - Topic: Pros/Uses/Benefits/Advantages
Body Section 3 - Topic: Cons/Harm/Danger/Dis-Advantages
Conclusion Paragraph of
Technology Research Paper
Section/Paragraph 5: Closing
• Re-state Thesis (In a slightly different way.)
o Piece of Body Section 1 Topic Sentence
o Piece of Body Section 2 Topic Sentence
o Piece of Body Section 3 Topic Sentence
• Tie to larger societal, environmental, and/or
global issues
• Provide Closure
Technology Research Project - Task Three
Expository Research Paper Rubric (Criterion A-B)
Assessment
Criterion
1–2
3–4
5–6
7–8
Inquiring &
Analyzing
Criterion A
☐ Research paper is below basic
in its inclusion of many of the
what, where, when, why, who,
examples, origin, developmental
timeline and technology based
relationships, and helpful and
harmful aspects of chosen
technology.
☐ Below basic understanding of
fundamental content with little or
no analysis of research.
☐ Limited or no critical thinking
evident.
☐ Research paper is basic in its
inclusion of many of the what,
where, when, why, who,
examples, origin, developmental
timeline and technology based
relationships, and helpful and
harmful aspects of chosen
technology.
☐ Demonstrates basic
understanding of fundamental
concepts and ideas through
some analysis.
☐ Demonstrates basic level of
critical thinking.
Developing
Ideas
Criterion B
☐ Research paper does not
adequately communicate on the
technology research topic with
focus and clarity, and some
disorganization and confusion is
present.
☐ 0-1 pages for 6th grade, 1-2
pages for 7th
grade, 2-3 pages for 8th grade.
☐ Below Basic, underdeveloped,
and unclear confusing ideas
present in research paper.
☐ Research paper thoroughly and
☐ Research paper communicates ☐ Research paper communicates
skillfully communicates the
on selected technology with basic
on the selected technology well
selected topic with advanced
level of focus, clarity, and
with proficient focus, clarity,
focus, clarity, organization and
organization. Detail is missing.
organization, and detail.
attention to detail.
☐ 1-2 pages for 6th grade, 2-3
☐ 2-3 pages for 6th grade, 3-4
☐
3+ pages for 6th grade, 4+
pages for 7th grade, 3-4 pages for
pages for 7th grade, 4-5 pages for
pages for 7th grade, 5+ pages for
8th grade.
8th grade.
8th grade.
☐ Basic, some developed, and
☐ Proficient, developed, and some
☐ Advanced and well developed
some unclear ideas present in
clear ideas present in research
and clear ideas present in
research paper.
paper.
research paper.
☐ Research paper is advanced in
☐ Research paper is proficient in
its inclusion of many of the what,
its inclusion of many of the what,
where, when, why, who,
where, when, why, who,
examples, origin, developmental
examples, origin, developmental
timeline and technology based
timeline and technology based
relationships, and helpful and
relationships, and helpful and
harmful aspects of chosen
harmful aspects of chosen
technology.
technology.
☐ Demonstrates an advanced,
☐ Demonstrates a proficient grasp
comprehensive, and thorough
of the important concepts and
grasp of important concepts and
ideas through focused and some
ideas through focused, detailed,
detailed analysis.
and original analysis.
☐ Demonstrates proficient level of
☐ Demonstrates advanced level of
critical thinking
critical thinking
Score
Technology Research Project - Task Three
Expository Research Paper Rubric (Criterion C-D)
Assessment
Criterion
1–2
☐Failure to develop a thesis
or hook.
☐Below basic mechanics,
Creating The writing conventions,
Solution
grammar, sentence
Criterion C
structure, vocabulary, and
writing style.
☐ A Citation page with
resources not present.
☐Research paper accuracy
regarding the topic is below
basic.
Evaluating
Criterion D
☐ Below basic research,
support, facts and evidence.
☐Below Basic evaluation of
sources present such that
credible sources not utilized.
3–4
☐Basic thesis and hook.
☐Basic mechanics, writing
conventions, grammar,
sentence structure,
vocabulary, and writing
style.
5–6
7–8
☐Proficient thesis and hook.
☐ Proficient mechanics, writing
conventions, grammar,
sentence structure,
vocabulary, and writing style.
☐ A Citations resource page
listing the URL addresses of
sources used in the making of
the paper is present.
☐Advanced and exceptional
thesis and hook.
☐ Advanced mechanics, writing
conventions, grammar,
sentence structure, vocabulary,
and writing style.
☐ A Citations resource page in
MLA format listing sources
used in the making of the paper
is present.
☐ Research paper accuracy ☐Research paper accuracy
regarding the topic is basic.
regarding the topic is
☐Basic research, support,
proficient.
facts and evidence.
☐ Proficient research, support,
☐Basic evaluation of
facts and evidence.
sources present such that
☐ Proficient evaluation of
some credible sources
sources present such that
utilized.
credible sources utilized.
☐ Research paper accuracy
regarding the topic is advanced.
☐ Advanced research, support,
facts and evidence.
☐ Advanced evaluation of
sources present such that
credible and highest quality
sources utilized.
Score
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or 8th.
Homework
1.) Complete 2 hours of Code on new personal account accessible through
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2.) Complete the Opening Paragraph, Section 1 on the “Origin, History, and
Timeline”, and through Section 2 on the ”Pros, Uses, and Benefits” for your
Technology Research Paper.
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4.) Extra Credit: Complete 1-2 page written essay with a Graphic Organizer
Map on one of the Our IB Attitudes or IB Learner Profiles. (Required if
assigned due to class behavior consequences.)
(Late work submitted is subject to a deduction of minus 10% per each class
period turned in late.