Welcome to my class were you'll be provided with the innovative, relevant, and creative education that advances knowledge and intellect of students so you may become valuable, responsible representatives of your intellectual talents in a technologically advanced, global society”.
Course Description
“8th grade Technology and Living” is a unique one semester exploratory course. A blend of innovative curriculum is team taught by industrial technology and family consumer science teachers. In a state-of-the-art laboratory, paired students rotate through curriculum topics located at 24 workstations and practice the application of math, reading, writing, and listening skills. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience. This revolutionary program transfers the responsibility for learning to the student. Module partners are encouraged to work together and become a productive team.
Content Standards
1. Develop social skills through participating in cooperative learning activities.
2. Apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations.
3. Demonstrate a variety of hands-on exploratory experiences relative to technology and living.
4. Display independence and responsibility through participation in module experiences.
Available Extra Credit
1. A Hot Ticket can be earned each Rotation for scoring 120/120 points on RCA questions and can be used for 25 Extra Credit points added to student’s grade.
2. Each student can earn up to 30 Extra Credit points per each Rotation for completing a “Technical Report” about the module.
3. Alternative Credit assignments can be discussed with the teacher.
For students: TIME MANAGING REMINDER
One of the most important skills that you need to develop in “Business” is to learn to manage your time. Because of the Lab Setting, use of tools and power equipment we don’t allow students to interrupt the class by going to the bathroom or having a drink, UNLESS IT IS an EMERGENCY. Any disruption of the learning processes in the Lab is a safety issue. Time is a valuable resource, try not to waste your time during the “passing period” between classes, learn to use these minutes wisely. Figure out how much time things, such as: walking from a cottage, use of a restroom, locker and/or using a drinking fountain will take. THINK AHEAD! This will eliminate the frustration and stress.
8th Technology and Living Classroom Policies
1. No gum, candy, food or drinks allowed in the Technology and Living classroom.
2. No sharing of food from cooking modules with students in other modules.
3. No talking to students in other modules. Students may talk only to their partner or/and the teacher
4. Remain seated in your module (except the modules which require standing).
5. Do not walk out of the module without teacher’s permission. If a student needs to ask a question, sharpen a pencil or throw something away, student should turn on the “Call Light” and ask permission.
6. Follow the safety instructions and teacher’s directions. Respect school and personal property.
7. Remain busy, do not “Log out” until the teacher says to do so. If a student is finished with the module activities for the session, proceed to the “Enrichment” portion of the program.
8. Be prepared for class: be on time, have pencil/pen. Be responsible for your attitude, behavior and appropriate use of language.
9. Only 4 Personal Steps for inappropriate behavior allowed each Semester.
Consequences for not following classroom rules:
1. Advice or conference (student/teacher)
2. Behavior Warning – loss of 10 points
3. Loss of a “Personal Step” (P.S.).
First P.S. – loss of 20 points, a conference with the teacher, assigned work out of module.
Second P.S. – loss of 20 points, a conference with the teacher, assigned work out of module, call home.
Third P.S. – loss of 20 points, a conference between teacher and parent, assigned work out of module, a letter to the counselor (team).
Fourth P.S - loss of 20 points, a call or/and letter to the parent about student’s failing status, a letter to the counselor (team). Student will complete the class by working in an assigned area