Tech Directions - October 2007 - (Page 30)

Airbrush kits Eastwood’s new line of airbrushes makes it easy to create fine lines on up to 2"-wide patterns with the Suction Feed Airbrush Kit. The Gravity-Feed Airbrush Kit, for less than $50, features a doubleaction trigger— perfect for creating flame designs, murals, or custom graphics. For the most demanding work, the Professional Graphics Airbrush, for less than $100, features dual-action control and gravity-feed design equal to the performance of airbrushes costing much more! Visit www.eastwood.com to view the full range of custom graphic accessories. Math curriculum Glencoe/McGraw-Hill’s Impact Mathematics: Algebra and More is a comprehensive mathematics curriculum for grades 6-8 that completes a full year of algebra by the end of grade 8. Based on the successful Australian program, Access to Algebra, Impact Mathematics combines ease of use and appropriate attention to practice and skills. Active involvement helps important mathematical ideas make sense to students. New York City schools began using Impact Mathematics in middle schools five years ago with impressive results. The percentage of students in grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding state math standards rose by 8.1 points. For additional information, visit www.mheducation.com. Science career book Perfect for teachers in search of new ideas to help explain the need for students to do well in science, All in a Day’s Work: Careers Using Science explores careers that require a solid science foundation. The book is a compendium of more than 30 “Career of the Month” columns from the NSTA journal, The Science Teacher. Columns are designed to be reproduced and shared with high school students as they formulate career and education plans. Profiles includes background information, education requirements, and related Web sites and careers. Visit http://store.nsta.org to browse sample pages and to order. 30 techdirections ◆ OCTOBER 2007 http://www.7corners.com http://www.eastwood.com http://www.7corners.com http://www.torcomp.com http://www.mheducation.com http://store.nsta.org

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Tech Directions - October 2007 Technically Speaking Contents Direct from Washington The News Report Technology Today Technology’s Past Mastering Computers Rock Your Classroom!—Use Subwoofers to Teach Electricity and Science Sure, They Can Build It, But. . . . Manufacturing Students Need Process Planning Skills Teach Graphic Design Basics with PowerPoint Free Teacher Resources Product Central More than Fun

Tech Directions - October 2007

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