IEEE EAB Teacher In-service
Program Presentation
Atlanta, GA
Ralph Painter, Florida West Coast Section
Douglas Gorham, IEEE Educational
Activities
22 July 2005
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers)
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IEEE has over 365,000 members in more
than 150 countries
IEEE represents 40 engineering societies
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Computer, Industrial Electronics, Power, Vehicular
Technology, Industry Applications
IEEE is committed to enhancing
mathematics, science, and technological
literacy K-16
This commitment is reflected in the IEEE
Constitution
IEEE is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization
Objectives
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To promote an awareness of the need for
technological literacy
To provide a hands-on demonstration of
mathematics, engineering, and technology for
classroom use
To promote awareness of the connections between
mathematics, science, and technology standards
To provide information about resources available to
support mathematics, science, and technology
instruction
What is Technological Literacy?
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Technological literacy is the ability to use, manage,
assess and understand technology. (STL, 2000, p.
242)
Change is a ubiquitous feature of contemporary life, so
learning with understanding is essential to enable
students to use what they learn to solve the new kinds
of problems they will inevitably face in the future. (PS,
2000, p. 20-21)
Students’ work with scientific investigations can be
complemented by activities in which the purpose is to
meet a human need, solve a human problem, or
develop a product…(NSES, 1996, pg. 161)
Key Ideas
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Technology is the modification of the natural
world in order to satisfy perceived human
needs and wants (ITEA, STL, p. 242).
Technology is essential in teaching and
learning mathematics; it influences the
mathematics that is taught and enhances
students’ learning (PS, p. 11).
Any presentation of science without
developing an understanding of technology
would portray an inaccurate picture of
science (National Research Council, National
Science Education Standards, p. 190).
“Technically Speaking” Report
“As a society, we are not even fully
aware of or conversant with the
technologies we use every day. In
short, we are not ‘technologically
literate.’ “
Source: NAE. (2002). Technically
Speaking: Why All Americans Need
to Know More About Technology. p.
1. Washington, DC: National
Academy Press.
1999
2001
Science degrees include life sciences,
physical sciences, mathematics, statistics,
computer sciences, engineering,
manufacturing, and building
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14.9
25.9
15.9
15
24.2
18.4
15.6
31.5
38.4
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32.4
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25
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Percentage of Science Degrees
Awarded
South Korea
Germany
Czech Rep.
USA
Norway
2002
Source: Organization of
Economic Cooperation and
Development
Build Your Own Robot Arm
Atlanta, GA
Ralph Painter, Florida West Coast Section
Douglas Gorham, IEEE Educational
Activities
22 July 2005
Principles & Standards
for School Mathematics
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Geometry:
 Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric
modeling to solve problems
 Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and threedimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical
arguments about geometric relationships
Problem Solving:
 Recognize and apply geometric ideas in areas outside of
the mathematics classroom
 Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies
Communication:
 Communicate mathematical thinking coherently and
clearly to peers, teachers, and others
National Science
Education Standards
Standard E: Science and Technology
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Abilities to distinguish between natural objects
and objects made by humans
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
Communicate the process of technological design
Interactions of energy and matter
Motion and force
Standards for
Technological Literacy
Students will develop an understanding of…
Standard 7. the influence of technology on history.
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Standard 8. the attributes of design.
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Standard 9. engineering design.
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Standard 10. the role of troubleshooting, research and
development, invention and innovation, and
experimentation in problem solving.
Students will develop…
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Standard 11. the abilities to apply the design process.
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Standard 19. an understanding of and be able to select
and use manufacturing technologies.
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Outline and Procedures
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Divide into teams of 3
Brainstorm and create a sketch of your
design
Build a model of your design with given
materials
Test your model
Discuss and agree upon a redesign, if
needed
Rebuild your robot arm
Retest your model
Answer reflection questions as a team
Reflection
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What was one thing you liked about your
design?
Are there algebraic principles that can be
applied to this activity?
What is one thing you would change about
your design based on your experience?
How might you incorporate this activity into
your classroom instruction?
Rotational Equilibrium: A
Question of Balance
Atlanta, GA
Ralph Painter, Florida West Coast Section
Douglas Gorham, IEEE Educational
Activities
22 July 2005
Principles & Standards
for School Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability:
 Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and
collect, organize and display relevant data to answer them
 Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions based
on data
Algebra:
 Understand patterns, relations, and functions;
 Represent and analyze mathematical situations and
structures using algebraic symbols;
 Use mathematical models to represent and understand
quantitative relationships;
 Analyze change in various contexts.
National Science
Education Standards
Standard A: Science as Inquiry:
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Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
Standard B: Physical Science:
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Understanding of motions and forces
Interactions of energy and matter
Standard E: Science and Technology
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Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology
Communicate the process of technological design
Standard K-12: Unifying Concepts and Processes
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Evidence, models, and explanations
Standards for
Technological Literacy
Students will develop an understanding of…
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Standard 8. the attributes of design.
Standard 10. the role of troubleshooting,
research and development, invention and
innovation, and experimentation in problem
solving.
Students will develop…
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Standard 11. the abilities to apply the design
process.
Rotational Equilibrium- Step One
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Prepare the materials
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
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Team predictions
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Eq. (e)
3 W X3 = W Y3, therefore Y3 = 3X3
Eq. (f)
X3 + Y3 = 300mm
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Eq. (e) is rearranged:
Y3 = 3X3
Eq. (f): is rearranged:
Y3 = - X3 + 300mm.
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Generate points for:
X3
0
50
Y3 = 3X3
100
Y3
Eq. (f): is rearranged:
X3
Y3
0
100
Y3 = - X3 + 300mm.
200
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Generate points for:
Y3 = 3X3
X3
0
50
100
Y3
0
150
300
Eq. (f): is rearranged:
Y3 = - X3 + 300mm.
X3
0
100
200
Y3
0
200
100
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Two
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Three
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Build your mobile
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Four
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Record your actual results
Rotational Equilibrium- Step Five
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Analyze your results
Reflection
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What was one thing you liked about your design?
Are there algebraic principles that can be applied
to this activity?
Are there geometric principles used in this
activity?
What is one thing you would change about your
design based on your experience?
How might you incorporate this activity into your
classroom instruction?
ZOOM INTO ENGINEERING
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Students explore and experiment with
basic engineering principles through fun,
hands-on activities
A focus on problem solving and inquirybased learning
Grades K-5
Aligned with education standards
Activity guide available
www.asce.org/kids
BUILDING BIG
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A focus on problem solving and
inquiry-based learning
Grades 6-8
Aligned with education standards
Includes a ‘Hands On Glossary’ of
engineering terms
Activity guide available
www.asce.org/kids
IDEAS
Low-Cost, “Hands-On” Engineering Projects For
Middle School Math, Science And Technology
www.asme.org/education/precollege/
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Alternative Energy - Wind Powered Machines
Amusement Park And Playground Physics
Buoyant Vehicles
Geodesic Domes And Sheltering Structures
Historical Catapults
Investigating Isaac’s Ideas
Slow Roller And Friction Experiments
ENGINEERS SOLVE PROBLEMS
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Engineers: Who They Are And What They Do
The Wonderful World Of Gears
Why Do Planes Fly?
Amusement Park Roller Coaster
How Tall Is That Flagpole Anyway?
Waste Not, Want Not - How To Get Rid Of
Your Garbage
Ethics For Students
Includes Lesson Rationale, Objectives, Lesson
Plan And Enrichment Activities
TEACHER IN-SERVICE PROGRAM
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Engineers Develop and Present
Technologically Oriented Topics To PreCollege Educators
 Includes Practical, Applicable, HandsOn Activities
 Promotes Mathematics, Science and
Technological Literacy
15 Lesson plans available in English and
Spanish at:
www.ieee.org/organizations/eab/precollege/tispt
IEEE VIRTUAL MUSEUM
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IEEE History Center Outreach
Project for Educators, Parents and
Students Age 10-18
Examines History of Technology
Demonstrates How Various
Technologies Work
Increases Understanding of the
Impact of Engineering and
Technology on Society
DOCUMENT RESOURCES
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Standards for Technological Literacy: Content
for the Study of Technology, 2000. ITEA
Pearson, G., and A. T. Young, eds. 2002.
Technically Speaking: Why All Americans
Need to Know More About Technology.
Committee on Technological Literacy.
Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press
Technological Literacy Counts: Workshop
Proceedings, 1998. IEEE
The Design for Science Literacy, 1999. AAAS
DOCUMENT RESOURCES CONT’D
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ITEA. (2004, September). ITEA/Gallup Poll
Reveals What People Think About
Technology. Reston, Va.: ITEA
National Research Council. (1996). National
Science Education Standards. Washington,
D.C.: National Academy Press
National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics. (2000). Principles and
Standards for School Mathematics. Author
WEBSITE RESOURCES
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IEEEwww.ieee.org/organizations/eab/precollege
ACS- www.acs.org/edresources.htm
ASCE- www.asce.org/kids
Virginia Tech- www.teched.vt.edu/ctte
Texas- www.texastechnology.com
NASA http://aesp.nasa.okstate.edu/florida
NCTM- www.nctm.org
ITEA- www.iteawww.org
WEBSITE RESOURCES CONT’D
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ASMEwww.asme.org/education/precollege/
NAE- www.nae.edu/techlit
Project Lead The Way- www.pltw.org
APS- www.aps.org
NSTA- www.nsta.org
SAE- www.awim.sae.org
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse-
www.enc.org
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www.gettech.org
www.library.advanced.org/11686/
Contact Information
IEEE
Ralph Painter
rdpainter@tecoenergy.com
Douglas Gorham
d.g.gorham@ieee.org
ASCE
Jane Howell
jhowell@asce.org
ASME
Marina Stenos
stenosm@asme.org