By Design -Technology Exploration & Integration: Activities for Grades 6-9

By Metropolitan Toronto School Board and Julie Czerneda

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 include: Activities integrating technology with other subject areas, including: Art, Family Studies, Geography, History, Language Arts, Mathematics & Science, and Social Studies Proven strategies for infusing technology in all subject area How to use the problem-solving approach integral to the design process Over 40 teacher-tested activities for Grades 6-9 Safety quiz, safety contract, useful resources and Teacher Support Materials Contents Teacher Support Section What is Design? Overview of the SPICE Model Integration of the SPICE Model Preparing Your Students Student Activities Section Unit 1: Activities to Integrate Technology, Language Arts, Family Studies, Art Unit 2: Activities to Integrate Technology, Mathematics and Science Unit 3: Activities to Integrate Technology, Self and Society, History, Language Arts, and Art Unit 4: Activities to Integrate Technology, Self and Society, Geography, and Social Studies Appendix Safety Quiz Safety Contract Student Handouts Useful Resources Teacher Support Materials Answers to Safety Quiz

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1895579783
• ISBN13: 9781895579789
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.8"