num_pages: 200
description: Great problem solving activities for grades 6 to 9.This thoughtful and practical teaching tool uses the problem-solving approaches integral to the design process in order to integrate technology education into all subject areas. Activities provided launch students into their exploration of technology in the context of various subject topics. Partnerships between technology educators and other subject teachers are encouraged so that outcomes central to all curriculum needs are met. The open-end nature of the activities, along with the abundant group-work opportunities, makes them ideal for use with students of varying abilities and experience.Major features Activities integrating technology with other subject areas, Art, Family Studies, Geography, History, Language Arts, Mathematics &amp; Science, and Social StudiesProven strategies for infusing technology in all subject areaHow to use the problem-solving approach integral to the design processOver 40 teacher-tested activities for Grades 6-9Safety quiz, safety contract, useful resources and Teacher Support MaterialsContentsTeacher Support SectionWhat is Design?Overview of the SPICE ModelIntegration of the SPICE ModelPreparing Your StudentsStudent Activities SectionUnit 1: Activities to Integrate Technology, Language Arts, Family Studies, ArtUnit 2: Activities to Integrate Technology, Mathematics and ScienceUnit 3: Activities to Integrate Technology, Self and Society, History, Language Arts, and ArtUnit 4: Activities to Integrate Technology, Self and Society, Geography, and Social StudiesAppendixSafety QuizSafety ContractStudent HandoutsUseful ResourcesTeacher Support MaterialsAnswers to Safety Quiz
language: English
title: By Design -Technology Exploration & Integration: Activities for Grades 6-9
titlecomplete: By Design -Technology Exploration & Integration: Activities for Grades 6-9
publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd