Introductory - TECH I
Teamwork, in Introductory courses, is apparent in hands-on projects. There is a daily major project for each topic in TECH I classes. Generally, 2-3 students team up, with each student a stakeholder in the team’s project. These small groups facilitate discussion, division and accomplishment of significant tasks, and verbal reporting of progress and test results.
Theme areas reflect both current and expected future changes in technology—Space, High Technology, Water, and Energy. Both the Water and Energy segments place focus much attention on the environment, including quality and conservation. Alternative, green sources, conservation and sustainability are subtopics for Energy.
Water
• Design & Build an Aqueduct
• Design & Building Bridges
• Build a Simple Robot
Energy/Renewable Resources
• Design & Build a Solar Cooker
• Build a Basic Electric Motor
• Build & Race a Solar Model Car
High Technology & Space
• Build a Mars (egg) Lander
• Deconstruct a Cell Phone
• Build a Simple E-Device (soldering)
Dates and Sites for TECH I
June 11–22 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM,
Alsion Montessori (ONLY)
June 18–29 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Jose State Univ / Santa Clara Univ / Fremont Christian
July 9–20 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Jose State Univ / Santa Clara Univ / Fremont Christian
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