Tech Directions - November 2008 - (Page 6) New this month at techdirections.com Project of the Month Wright Wings: An Introduction to Aero-Modeling Basics Middle school students learn how to identify and model a basic aircraft by learning its characteristics. They are then challenged to produce a model glider/ airplane, using research information to solve an instructor-created design problem and such simple and cheap materials as foam, paper, and wood. This month only, price reduced to $4.95. Save $2! www.techdirections.com/proj_WrightWings.html Product of the Month Heroes of Science and Technology Posters Inspire students with posters that feature famous scientists and technologists. Timelines document major life events. Great educational tool. This month only, buy the set of 14 for only $119.95! Lowest price ever! www.techdirections.com/ New Project Energy-Efficient Home Design Activities give students a practical understanding of the amount of energy the average home uses and wastes and teaches them about energy-efficient design. Includes handouts, vocabulary, student quiz, and grading rubric. www.techdirections.com/projectsB.html postersscience.html 6 techdirections ◆ NOVEMBER 2008 http://www.techdirections.com http://www.techdirections.com/proj_WrightWings.html http://www.techdirections.com/postersscience.html http://www.techdirections.com/projectsB.html http://www.techdirections.com/postersscience.html http://www.tormach.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Tech Directions - November 2008 Tech Directions - November 2008 Technically Speaking Contents Direct fromWashington The Report Technology’s Past Technology Today Mastering Computers Exploring Engineering—Pros Can Help Make It Real Challenge Students to Design an Energy-Efficient Home CTE Teacher Succession—Insuring a Smooth Transition Reservoir High’s TE Site Wins Web Site of the Month ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo— Racing Toward Charlotte Hands-On Activities More than Fun Tech Directions - November 2008 Tech Directions - November 2008 - Tech Directions - November 2008 (Page Cover1) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Tech Directions - November 2008 (Page Cover2) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Tech Directions - November 2008 (Page 3) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Technically Speaking (Page 4) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Contents (Page 6) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Direct fromWashington (Page 7) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Direct fromWashington (Page 8) Tech Directions - November 2008 - The Report (Page 9) Tech Directions - November 2008 - The Report (Page 10) Tech Directions - November 2008 - The Report (Page 11) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Technology’s Past (Page 12) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Technology Today (Page 13) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Mastering Computers (Page 14) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Mastering Computers (Page 15) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Exploring Engineering—Pros Can Help Make It Real (Page 16) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Exploring Engineering—Pros Can Help Make It Real (Page 17) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Challenge Students to Design an Energy-Efficient Home (Page 18) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Challenge Students to Design an Energy-Efficient Home (Page 19) Tech Directions - November 2008 - CTE Teacher Succession—Insuring a Smooth Transition (Page 20) Tech Directions - November 2008 - CTE Teacher Succession—Insuring a Smooth Transition (Page 21) Tech Directions - November 2008 - CTE Teacher Succession—Insuring a Smooth Transition (Page 22) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Reservoir High’s TE Site Wins Web Site of the Month (Page 23) Tech Directions - November 2008 - ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo— Racing Toward Charlotte (Page 24) Tech Directions - November 2008 - ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo— Racing Toward Charlotte (Page 25) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Hands-On Activities (Page 26) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Hands-On Activities (Page 27) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Hands-On Activities (Page 28) Tech Directions - November 2008 - Hands-On Activities (Page 29) Tech Directions - November 2008 - More than Fun (Page 30) Tech Directions - November 2008 - More than Fun (Page Cover3) Tech Directions - November 2008 - More than Fun (Page Cover4)
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