This didactic unit includes both basic science fundamentals and engineering problem solving skills that build towards the students' culminating project where they identify and solve an energy-related problem in their own lives. The unit follows a widely accepted problem solving method that is based on the fundamental process used by… Leer más

This lesson introduces students to electricity and reviews methods of generating electricity using renewable energy resources. Students will learn about wind, solar, and photovoltaic systems as well as biomass and hydroelectric sources of energy. Explanations of these systems are presented along with connections to students’ life… Leer más

This website presents a series of activities related with the field of electricity. In it, students can play games, carry out guided activities individually or in groups, and learn or reinforce the theory behind the scientific principles on which the tasks are based. Educational level: Secondary Education Subject area: Technology Author:… Leer más

In this lesson plan, students will examine the structural flaws that caused three bridges to collapse, determine what factors need to be considered in building a stable structure, and compare and contrast the pros and cons of various bridge building materials. Educational level: Secondary Education Subject area: Technology Author: Jordan D.… Leer más

In this resource, Learn Our Technology Terms, you will find tasks related with the subject of Technology for the block class tasks. Students  will be searching for technology terms on the internet. They will practice using the internet to gather and analyze information on the internet and learn technology vocabulary. As students use the internet… Leer más