Six Grade Course Outline

9 weeks rotation

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY

This class is delivered through the Exploratory Wheel (Exp6) Students study the resources of all technology, including tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, and capital. This also includes the problem-solving process and various hands-on activities. Students explore up to six systems of technology, including medical, agricultural and related biotechnologies, energy and power, information and communication, transportation, manufacturing, and construction. Students relate the impact of technology on society, environment, and culture to future consequences and decisions.