What is Principles of Technology?

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What is Principles of Technology?
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PrinciplesofTechnologyis
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on

• Science

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Applying Physics Concepts

• Momentum
• Waves and Vibrations
• Energy Converters
• Transducers
• Radiation
• Optical Systems
• Time Constants

• Force
• Work
• Rate
• Resistance
• Energy
• Power
• Force Transformers

To
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Mechanical Systems
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Fluid Systems
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Electrical Systems
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Thermal Systems
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Why Teach Principles of Technology?
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Because
Mechanical Systems Fluid Systems
Electrical Systems Thermal Systems

• are used in everything we buy, use, produce, and
  manufacture

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Understanding the Principles of Technology Helps
Students Become

• More Informed consumers
• Better decision makers about issues related to
  technology
• MORE EMPLOYABLE

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Principles of Technology is designed for the
student who would not take a traditional physics
class.
Historically 80 of all graduating seniors did
not complete a traditional physics class.
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Principles of Technology I meets the graduation
requirement credit for Physics in both the

• Recommended Distinguished Achievement
  Programs

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TAKS Oriented

• Based on the TEKS for Physics
• Enhances students math skills
• Re-enforces Algebra TEKS
• Stresses writing skills
• Improves TAKS scores

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Activity Focused

• Uses the tools and equipment found in todays jobs

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Emphasizes

• Problem Solving
• Decision making
• Real life applications
• Teamwork
• Work related concepts and skills

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Schools generate Career and Technology funding
for teaching Principles of Technology
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Principles of Technology is approved for
statewide articulated credit
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The Main Reason to Teach Principles of Technology
is
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Because the Knowledge and Skills Learned are
Relevant to

• The Products we use
• And the Higher Paying Jobs our Students seek

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Which Equals
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Student Success
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How Much does Principles of Technology Cost?
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Classrooms

• Because of the new Texas High School
  graduation requirements more students than ever
  will taking science lab classes.
• School Districts must meet this increasing
  demand.
• Any classroom that has access to 115 volt
  electrical power, water, drain, and compressed
  air (portable air compressor) can be used.
• The room does not have to be a traditional
  science lab classroom.

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Teachers

• More teachers are needed to meet the demand.
  Physics and Chemistry teachers are difficult to
  find.
• Principles of Technology may be taught by
  technology education teachers, physics teachers,
  or science teachers that have a science
  composite, once they have completed the state
  approved Principles of Technology workshop.

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Curriculum Development

• No Cost. The Principles of Technology curriculum
  was developed through the cooperative activity of
  45 state and provincial education agencies in
  association with the Agency for Industrial
  Technology (AIT) and the Center for Occupational
  Research and Development (CORD).

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Approximate Cost of Setting Up a Lab for 24
Students

• Equipment, Instruments, and Accessories
  41,000
• Lab Benches, Tops and Tray Assemblies
  11,500
• Textbooks and software 1,600
• Lab manuals and student journals 500
• Installation and Freight 7,000
• 
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• Total 61,600

Costs can vary greatly depending upon existing
equipment you have.
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Putting the Cost into Perspective

• We have to provide more lab oriented classes.
• Students learn best when what they are learning
  is relevant to their needs.
• Finally, the cost of setting up a classroom with
  the equipment, furnishings, and learning
  materials for teaching potentially 192 students
  per semester is less than the cost of a new
  school bus.

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For More Information

• http//www.uttyler.edu/technology/teig.htm
• Karen Batchelor, TEA
• Paul Roberts, Director PT Certification Grant
• proberts_at_uttyler.edu
• 903.566.7334