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Granlund, George – Tech Directions, 2009
By far, the tastiest technology learning activity that the author's students work on is the development of the design of a chocolate candy bar. This article describes how the author implemented the candy bar activity. The activity gives students an opportunity to design a product and to take it from concept through to production.
Descriptors: Technology Education, Learning Activities, Grade 9, Teamwork
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Gorman, Lynn – Tech Directions, 2008
Nathan Hale-Ray High School in East Haddam, Connecticut, is a small four-year school with about 370 students. Conventional wisdom would indicate that not much could be done in the realm of technology education with the limited financial resources of its small rural community. This school has proven otherwise. Bruce Freeman is a hands-on guy who…
Descriptors: Competition, Technology Education, High Schools, Computer Assisted Design
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Colelli, Richard – Technology Teacher, 2009
In this article, the author describes the technology education program at Southern Lehigh High School, Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The school district is presently providing an educational program known for its excellence and forward-looking perspective, which is sensitive to the changing needs of its students. Within the technology education…
Descriptors: Technology Education, High Schools, Computer Assisted Design, Robotics
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Gorman, Lynn – Tech Directions, 2007
In this article, the author describes how students in Kirk Marshall's industrial technology class at Bloomsburg Area High School, Pennsylvania, designed and manufactured battling robots (BattleBots) and their participation in an annual national robotics competition. According to Marshall, designing and building a complex robot would be virtually…
Descriptors: Competition, Robotics, Computer Assisted Design, Computers
Reese, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2001
Describes innovative technology education programs at Lafayette High School in Virginia and Keiser College in Florida that explore three-dimensional computer design and animation. (JOW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, High Schools, Innovation, Postsecondary Education
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Millson, David – Tech Directions, 2000
The Aerodynamics Wing Curriculum is a high school program that combines basic physics, aerodynamics, pre-engineering, 3D visualization, computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing, production, reengineering, and success in a 15-hour, 3-week classroom module. (JOW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Drafting, Educational Change, High Schools
Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium, Kirtland, OH. – 1999
This tech prep competency profile covers the occupation of electronics technician. Section 1 provides the occupation definition. Section 2 lists development committee members. Section 3 provides the leveling codes--abbreviations for grade level, (by the end of grade 12, by the end of associate degree), academic codes (communications, math, or…
Descriptors: Communications, Competence, Computer Assisted Design, Drafting
Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium, Kirtland, OH. – 1999
This tech prep competency profile covers these occupations: manufacturing technician, computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) technician, quality technician, and mechanical technician. Section 1 provides occupation definitions. Section 2 lists development committee members. Section 3 provides the leveling codes---abbreviations for grade level…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Drafting
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Lakeland Tech Prep Consortium, Kirtland, OH. – 1997
This tech prep competency profile for computer-integrated manufacturing technology begins with definitions for four occupations: manufacturing technician, quality technician, mechanical engineering technician, and computer-assisted design/drafting (CADD) technician. A chart lists competencies by unit and indicates whether entire or partial unit is…
Descriptors: Assembly (Manufacturing), Associate Degrees, Competence, Competency Based Education