Technology
Semester #2 - Week #1
1-20-2015 to 1-23-2015
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 - Week #1
Essential Questions
What is technology?
What do the terms Development, Tools, Machinery,
Modifications, Engineering, Civilization, Control, Environment,
Adaptation, and Communication mean in how they relate to
technology?
Are you able to effectively locate, organize, 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?
Semester #2 - Week #1
Essential Questions (cont.)
Are you able to think critically in the decisions of who,
what, where, and when to include within your
technology research project?
Are you able to create original technology project tasks
as a means of demonstrating higher order
metacognitive thinking?
Are you able to present the work of your research
findings in a concept bubble map?
Semester #2 - Week #1
Essential Questions (cont.)
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 Concept Bubble Map?
Are you able to use the internet to gather the
knowledge and background necessary with
which to complete your Technology Research
Project second task, a Concept Bubble Map?
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 world and the environment around him.
From Wikipedia… Technology (from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art,
skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, -logia[1]) is the collection of
tools, including machinery, modifications, arrangements and
procedures used by humans. Engineering is the discipline that
seeks to study and design new technologies. Technologies
significantly affect human as well as other animal species'
ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The
term can either be applied generally or to specific areas:
examples include construction technology, medical
technology and information technology.
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 the benefits?
Technology Research Projects
Statement of Inquiry (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?
Do Now (First class this week):
1.) Definitions, synonyms, antonyms,
sentence for Day One “communication”
2.) Review the Concept Bubble Map Basic
Structure with 3 Inquiry Questions within it.
Do Now (Second class this week):
1.) Definitions, synonyms, antonyms,
sentence for Day One “civilization”
2.) Review the Concept Bubble Map Basic
Structure with 3 Inquiry Questions within it.
Concept Bubble Map Basic Structure
When?
Past
Present
Who
invented?
Origin
Future
What is
it?
Write Your
Technology
Here
Where?
Why?
Helpful
Good
Purpose
Harmful?
Bad
Today’s Learning Goal
(First & Second classes this week):
• Students will conduct online research
and create Concept Bubble Maps
based upon the 3 Inquiry Questions ON
PAPER for this project.
Objectives (First class of week)
S.W.B.A.T.:
1.) Complete definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and
a sentence for Day One “communication”.
2.) Conduct research, organize, analyze, evaluate,
synthesize, and ethically use information from 1-3
credible online sources from which to develop their
Concept Bubble Maps.
3.) Draw their Concept Bubble Map first drafts ON
PAPER including 1-2 Inquiry Questions and at least 8
concept bubbles.
Objectives (Second class of week)
S.W.B.A.T.:
1.) Complete definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and
a sentence for Day Two “civilization”.
2.) Conduct research, organize, analyze, evaluate,
synthesize, and ethically use information from 3-5
credible online sources from which to develop their
Concept Bubble Maps.
3.) Draw their Concept Bubble Map first drafts ON
PAPER including all 3 Inquiry Questions and at least
16 concept bubbles.
What is a Concept Bubble Map?
Mr. King’s Concept Mapping Presentation &
Summary
https://drive.google.com/viewerng/viewer?a=v&pi
d=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxlZGl0NDM
wc2V0aGRraW5nfGd4OjNlNWRlNDY5NjA0YWRjZmI
Thinking Maps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking_Maps
Concept Map
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_map
CCSS Standards
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects –
Grades 6–8
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.7
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a
text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a
flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table).
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects - Grades 6–8
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources
(primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the
credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the
data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following
a standard format for citation. CA
Tech Research Project - Day One & Two of Concept Bubble Map Task
Self-Evaluation & Peer Evaluation Rubric
Directions: Choose either a score of 4, 3, 2, 1, or 0 based upon criteria in box.
Write your INITIALS once within the one box where you evaluate your score to go.
4.0
Initial:
Peer Initial:
3.0
Initial:
Peer Initial:
2.0
Initial:
Peer Initial:
1.0
Initial:
Peer Initial:
0
Initial:
Peer Initial:
Students will conduct online research from 4 or more sources and create a
Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon the Concept Bubble Map
Basic Structure and the 3 Inquiry Questions with or more concept
bubbles for this project.
Students will conduct online research from 3 sources and create a
Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon the Concept Bubble Map
Basic Structure and 3 of the Inquiry Questions with or more concept
bubbles for this project.
Students will conduct online research from 2 sources and create a
Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon 2 of the Inquiry Questions
with or more concept bubbles for this project.
With help, the student has partial success conducting online research and
creating a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER based upon 1 of the Inquiry
Questions with or more concept bubbles for this project.
Even with help, the student has no success at conducting online research
and creating a Concept Bubble Map ON PAPER with or more concept
bubbles for this project.
Support Student Printed Name x________________________
• Support peer student checks and writes initials in box also for verification.
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 - Task Two
Concept Bubble Map Rubric (Criterion 1-2)
Assessment
Criterion
1–2
3–4
5–6
7–8
Inquiring &
Analyzing
Criterion A
☐ There is 1 major Inquiry
Question component
present in map.
☐ 8 or more bubbles in
map.
☐ Below Basic Analysis of
technology present
☐There are 2 major Inquiry
Question components
present in map.
☐ 12 or more bubbles in
map.
☐ Basic Analysis of
technology present
☐There are 3 major Inquiry
Question components
present in map.
☐ 16 or more bubbles in
map.
☐ Proficient analysis of
technology present
Developing
Ideas
Criterion B
☐The concept bubble map
does not adequately
communicate the selected
topic and some confusion
is present.
☐Below Basic,
underdeveloped, and
unclear confusing ideas
present in collage.
☐The concept bubble map
adequately communicates
the selected topic but
clarity and detail are
missing.
☐Basic, some developed,
and some unclear ideas
present in collage.
☐The concept bubble map
☐The concept bubble map
thoroughly and skillfully
communicates the selected
communicates the selected
topic well with proficient
topic with exceptional clarity
level of clarity and detail.
and attention to detail.
☐ Proficient, developed, and ☐Advanced well developed
some clear ideas present
and clear ideas present in
in collage.
collage.
☐There are 3 major Inquiry
Question components all
present completely in map.
☐ 20 or more bubbles in map.
☐ Advanced analysis of
technology present
Score
Technology Research Project - Task Two
Concept Bubble Map Rubric (Criterion 3-4)
Assessment
Criterion
Creating The
Solution
Criterion C
Evaluating
Criterion D
1–2
3–4
☐Concept map has adequately
selected bubbles that include a few
☐Concept map bubble choice
of the what, where, when, why,
is proficient and that includes
who, examples, origins,
some of the what, where,
developmental time and
when, why, who, examples,
technology based relationships,
origins, developmental time
helpful aspects, and harmful
and technology based
aspects of chosen technology.
relationships, helpful aspects,
☐A Citation page with all resources
and harmful aspects of
is not present.
chosen technology.
(You cannot post your bubble map to
the Edmodo website without a
citations page.)
☐ Bubble and word positions are
poorly chosen, inappropriate in
size and disorganized in
arrangement.
☐ Carelessness in visible in regards
to connecting and balance the
bubbles across the map.
☐Below Basic Evaluation of
Sources present such that credible
sources not utilized.
☐ Bubble and word positions
are adequately chosen, some
appropriate in size and some
arranged well.
☐ Partial care has been taken
to connect and balance the
bubbles across the map.
☐Basic Evaluation of Sources
present such that some
credible sources utilized.
5–6
7–8
☐Concept map has skillfully
selected bubbles that include ☐ Concept map has skillfully
selected bubbles that include
many of the what, where,
many of the what, where, when,
when, why, who, examples,
why, who, examples, origins,
origins, developmental time
and technology based
developmental time and
technology based relationships,
relationships, helpful aspects,
helpful aspects, and harmful
and harmful aspects of
aspects of chosen technology.
chosen technology.
☐A Citations resource page is
☐ A Citations resource page is
present for all sources used in the
present for all sources used in
making of the bubble map.
the making of the bubble map.
☐ The concept bubble map and
(You can now post your bubble
map and citation pages to the
citation pages were posted to the
class Edmodo group.
Edmodo group.)
☐ Bubble and word positions
are carefully chosen,
appropriate in size and
arranged well.
☐ Care has been taken to
connect and balance the
bubbles across the map.
☐ Proficient Evaluation of
Sources present such that
credible sources utilized.
☐ Bubble and word positions are
exceptionally well chosen, exact in
size and arranged with precision.
☐ Exceptional care has been taken
to connect and balance the
bubbles across the map.
☐ Advanced Evaluation of Sources
present such that credible and
highest quality sources utilized.
Score
Accessing Prepa Tec Homework
1. Go to www.prepatec.org
2. Click on “STUDENTS”
3. Click on your Grade Level, 6th, 7th,
or 8th.
Homework
1.) Complete 1 hour of Code on new personal www.code.org
account.
2.) Conduct research from at least 3-5 credible online sources
from which to develop their Concept Bubble Maps.
3.) Complete drawing of Concept Bubble Map first drafts on
paper including all 3 Inquiry Questions and at least 16 concept
bubbles.
4.) Complete 1-2 page written essay with a Graphic Organizer
Map on one of the Our IB Attitudes or IB Learner Profiles. (20
points extra credit) (Required if assigned due to consequences
for class behavior.)
(Late work submitted is subject to a deduction of minus 10%
per each class period turned in late.)