Technology Labs

Brown Academy

Aubrey visits a technology lab at Brown Academy to explore the design process and development of objects that solve problems.

Science & Engineering Practices: Analyzing and interpreting data; Constructing explanations and designing solutions; Engaging in argument from evidence

Light Spectrum

Vanderbilt Dyer Obsevatory

Finley explores meteorites and their compositions today at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory.

“8.ETS1: Engineering Design
2) Research and communicate information to describe how data from technologies (telescopes, spectroscopes, satellites, and space probes) provide information about objects in the solar system and universe.”

Advanced Manufacturing

Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Today Mitch visits one of the many Gene Haas training centers and discovers that the many items we encounter every day, from car parts to Grandpa’s new hip, were programmed and tooled by a machinist using advanced technology. He also gets a lesson in arc welding.

2.CCP.8 Compare positive and negative impacts effects computer technology has in the lives of people.

Telescopes

Vanderbilt Dyer Obsevatory

Today Finley visits the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory to learn about how telescopes work to help us explore space.

“8.ETS1: Engineering Design
2) Research and communicate information to describe how data from technologies (telescopes, spectroscopes, satellites, and space probes) provide information about objects in the solar system and universe.”

Life Cycle of Product Development

Marleylilley

Product development is a process of many components. Today Zach experiences the process of designing a logo and getting it onto a product.

6.S.1A – 7.S.1A – 8.S.1A. Conceptual Understanding: The practices of science and engineering support the development of science concepts, develop the habits of mind that are necessary for scientific thinking, and allow students to engage in science in ways that are similar to those used by scientists and engineers. 6.S.1B – 7.S.1B – 8.S.1B Conceptual Understanding: Technology is any modification to the natural world created to fulfill the wants and needs of humans. The engineering design process involves a series of iterative steps used to solve a problem and often leads to the development of a new or improved technology.