Technological Design, Third Edition

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OverviewOverview

TerminologyHistoryConnectionsDesign Challenge

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VocabularyVocabulary

What does Webster Say?◦ Science - knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths

or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method. Scientific Method - principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of

knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.

◦ Technology - the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.

◦ Engineering - the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people.

◦ Mathematics - the science of numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations.

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Students will:◦Solve social, economical, and environmental

problems using Engineering methods, Scientific knowledge, Mathematical truths through the creation of Technological devices.

Engineering Methods◦Solving problems with a process in mind while

remaining creative and innovative.◦Focus more on the process through design and

documentation than a specific product.◦Optimization methods lead to more efficient

and effective designs.

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Mathematics is an essential component.◦Developments in mathematics often stimulate

innovations in science and technology. Computing Mathematical Modeling Virtual Analysis

Science as an evolving discipline.◦Science is a human activity of discovery◦What is valued in society influences what is

valued in science.

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Technology is a driving factor in innovative processes and methods yet in the past we have simply focused on a product in our classrooms.

◦ The Wrong “P” Project Based

◦ Project production is the main focus.◦ Magnetic Levitation Vehicle (Technology)

Students design a vehicle based on magnetic levitation principles.

Design, processing, creation, and testing Students make something that performs. Assessment: Rubric – Design, Construction, Performance

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Design Challenge (Extension)Design Challenge (Extension)

The Right “P”◦ Problem Based

Problem solving based with guiding constraints is the main focus.

Transport freight. (STEM)◦ Students design a vehicle, device.

Utilizing Magnetic Properties (STEM)◦ Students research and inquire about magnetic devices:

MagLev, Rail Launchers, Magnetic BearingsOver a distance of 6 meters (STEM)

◦ Students calculate the effectiveness of possible devices at different distances. Ratios, proportions.

Safely (STEM)◦ Students must evaluate factors to ensure safe travel.

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