Tech Directions - April 2008 - (Page 4)

New this month at techdirections.com Project of the Month Wing on a String This inexpensive activity teaches students Bernoulli’s principle and how air speed affects lift—clearly demonstrating how heavier-than-air flight occurs. This month only, price reduced to $4.95. Save $2! www.techdirections.com/proj_wingstring.html Poster of the Month Nikola Tesla A prolific inventor of keen intelligence and exceptional insight, Tesla patented more than 500 inventions in his lifetime. This month only, on sale for $7.95. Save $5! Visit www. techdirections.com/posterstech.html. School Web Site of the Month Congratulations to April’s winner, www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/brookside/ cudacountry, sent in by Patrick Haley, technology education teacher, Brookside Middle School, Sarasota, FL. Patrick is a self-taught web designer who uses Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and NetObjects Fusion for his school Web site. His students create content for the site; it has been a great vehicle to showcase their work to friends, family, and even guests from around the world! Congratulations, Patrick, on a job well done! To join the ranks of “Web Site of the Month,” e-mail your site address to vanessa@ techdirections.com. NEW Projects! Mini Solar Race Car Here’s a miniature solar-powered electric car that students can construct, plus background on how transmissions work and advice on sources of information on solar cars. $6.95 Glider Design for Beginners Aeronautics is a motivating subject for students and educators alike. This hands-on activity—appropriate for upper elementary or middle school students—provides an excellent introduction to airplane design and the science of aerodynamics. $6.95 Visit www.techdirections.com/projects.html 4 techdirections ◆ APRIL 2008 http://techdirections.com http://www.techdirections.com/proj_wingstring.html http://www.techdirections.com/posterstech.html http://www.techdirections.com/posterstech.html http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/brookside/cudacountry http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/brookside/cudacountry http://atperesources.com http://www.go2atp.com http://www.go2atp.com http://www.techdirections.com/projects.html

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Tech Directions - April 2008 Technically Speaking Contents Direct from Washington The News Report Technology's Past Technology Today Mastering Computers A Bridge to the Future Aeronautics Study Takes Off! Glider Design for Beginners Project Engineer in the Heavy Construction Industry for Renewable Energy Annual Buyers' Guide More than Fun

Tech Directions - April 2008

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