Tech Directions- October 2008

Robotics Engineering Curriculum and Software Demo intelitek FREE: Demo of intelitek’s Robotics Engineering Curriculum (REC)—a two-year STEM standards-based robotics course for science, technology, engineering, and math programs. Built on the power of LearnMate, intelitek’s hybrid e-learning platform, REC delivers comprehensive instruction via hands-on activities and compelling online curriculum. REC includes intelitek’s easyC programming software with a drag-and-drop interface—the most popular programming choice for Vex users. For a free trial, go to www.intelitek.com/ rec or call 800-221-2763. Motivational CAD/CAM Posters Mastercam FREE: Posters. Are your classroom walls looking a bit boring? Let us liven them up with a set of Mastercam posters! Submit your request by February 1, 2009, and we will send you a set of Mastercam posters, including motivational posters such as the Orange County Chopper poster and Innovator of the Future posters featuring Pablo Huffaker and Boyd Coddington. Send requests to education@mastercam.com or CNC Software, Inc., 5717 Wollochet Drive NW, Suite 2A, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335. Offer good while supplies last. 800-ASK-MCAM, www.mastercam. com. Home Building Simulation Software National Association of Home Builders FREE: 5-year site license of Building Homes of Our Own Version 2.0, a complete PCbased teaching software. It offers educators true interactivity to teach concepts in math, science, civics, and language arts. More than 30,000 teachers use this program that aligns with national standards. Students build, market, and sell their virtual home. Great for developing higher-order thinking skills. 200-page teachers guide included. www.HomesOfOurOwn.org. Brand-Name Tools at Discount Prices Seven Corners Hardware FREE: 700-page tool catalog. Seven Corners Hardware Inc. has been serving public and private schools throughout the country since 1933. Seven Corners Hardware is well known for having the largest selection of name-brand tools in the market. We are pleased to introduce our online store at www.7corners.com. Our web site contains over 15,000 items including planers, table and band saws, routers, sanders, and others— all at discounted prices. Call toll free 1-800-3280457 or visit our web site at www.7corners. com to request your free catalog. We accept purchase orders. Experience Construction with Your Students NCCER FREE: DVD and posters. Build Your Future 2008 is a fast-paced 20-minute video that brings the industry into your classroom through interviews with craft professionals, construction managers, and company owners at some of the nation’s most exciting construction projects. NCCER also offers free Build Your Future posters with a calendar to help plan for Careers in Construction Week in October! For a free DVD and poster, call NCCER customer service at 888622-3720 and mention techdirections. 28 techdirections ◆ OCTOBER 2008 http://www.intelitek.com/rec http://www.mastercam.com http://www.mastercam.com http://www.HomesOfOurOwn.org http://www.7corners.com http://www.7corners.com http://www.7corners.com

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