Now that you have been assigned your team, you are ready to research your topic for your presentation.
Please use the correct link below to access provided web resources to assist you in finding information.
Team 1: Hydrogen Fuel Web Resources
Team 2: Ethanol Fuel Web Resources
Follow the link below to watch the video clip for your assigned group.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/3507_car_video.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/3507_car_video.html
Answer the “Video Focus Questions” provided in your packet.
You are encouraged to discuss, and rewatch the video until you feel confident in your answers.
This will begin your research.
This is a 24 minute movie.
It is posted here in several parts.
Part 1 – Introduction
Part 2 – Includes information for Question 1 and 2
Part 3 – Includes information for Questions 3,4 and 5
Part 4 – Includes information for Questions 6
Part 4a – Includes information for Question 6
Part 5 – Includes information for Question 7
Here is a glossaary for you to use for the vocabulary definitions.
USE THE POST ABOVE TO ACCESS THE FILM WE WATCHED TOGETHER IN CLASS
Too many people wait for free time, and then don’t make the most of it. Explore something new! There is something for everyone, as I have posted quite a bit of interesting stuff on this site. Can’t wait to hear what you think! I will also be trying out some more of the
FREE Online Design tools that I have not used before, and would love to know which ones you like best. Post a positive comment on anything you have come across as a result of using any of the links to software or websites listed on the site. Yes, down there. Scroll down on the right side of the site to the FRIENDS & LINKS section. 
EVEN BETTER, in addition to a comment post your creations here. Let’s make this our own digital gallery! Let the games begin…
Today in class the students were introduced to the exciting world of 3D design, understanding that Computer Aided Design (CAD) is rampantly used in the creation of our technological world. We will be moving into the computer lab for the next 10 days to immerse ourselves into an application called ProDesktop. Everyone will begin with basic sketches, and ultimately design their own original digital camera as a culminating activity.
Today we used our completed Technology Satisfies Needs charts for a collaborative class activity. Each student participated magnificently as we went up and down the rows, and then had children raising their hands high with more to say. Students were up and about as they documented their answers on the Graffitti Wall on the front board. We made our way through the chart, and through history to the present day.
We drew conclusions at the end of class understanding that the rate of innovation is increasing with the passage of time. We spoke about the idea that as communication became easier people could more readily share their ideas for inventions. This increased exchange of information has allowed people to become more creative, productive and efficient.
We have been working on our understanding of the Evolution of Technology. In and out of class, we are working to complete the Technology Satisfies Needs chart for Friday 2/10. On Friday, we will create a Graffiti Wall in the classroom as all students will contribute by sharing information from their chart. Charts are to be completed from your own previous knowledge, the reading from class called “A Short History of Design and Technology”, as well as the internet. If you missed class, please se me for a copy of the reading as it is not posted here on our site.
As we begin to understand the evolution of technology we will take an adventure through time on a webquest today. Here is the link to follow to find all the answers to the questions on the document provided. If you should be absent today, Wednesday, February 1st, or loose your worksheet between now and the due date…Monday 2/6, then feel free to print yourself another copy.
If you missed class today please print a copy of the document called Science and/or Technology. Categorize the itemized list by choosing the label “S” for Science, “T” for Technology or the word “Both” if through discussion examples are given to support both areas. Use the basic understanding that Science is the study of the natural world, and Technology is the study of the man-made world.
Compare your answers with a student who confidently checked their answers as we reviewed them today in class. Store this document for reference in your Technology Folder.
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