Technology: Inventions and Innovations of the Past and Present
- B-10
- Length of course: 2 hours
- Educational Activities
Explore the technology and inventions of the past. Students will see demonstrations and have hands-on experience using early technology. See how these technologies made life easier for our ancestors. Students will also work in teams on a design and engineering challenge. Teacher selects two past technologies for demonstration and one engineering and design activity.
TECHNOLOGY OF THE PAST (choose two of the following traditional activities)
Spinning Wool, Blacksmithing, Churning Butter, Using Farm Tools and Equipment
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (choose one of the following traditional activities)
Egg-o-nauts: use the materials provided to build a containment system to protect your egg as it is dropped from a height.
Marshmallow Bridges: think like a real civil engineer. Use your imagination to build a bridge with ease. Test your design and see who has the strongest bridge built.
TECHNOLOGY OF THE PAST (choose two of the following traditional activities)
Spinning Wool, Blacksmithing, Churning Butter, Using Farm Tools and Equipment
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (choose one of the following traditional activities)
Egg-o-nauts: use the materials provided to build a containment system to protect your egg as it is dropped from a height.
Marshmallow Bridges: think like a real civil engineer. Use your imagination to build a bridge with ease. Test your design and see who has the strongest bridge built.
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Designated Accessible Parking Spaces:
Paved/wheelchair-friendly outdoor pathways:
Stair lifts and/or elevators:
Tables & Seating:
Unobstructed views from accessible seating:
Van Accessible Parking Spaces:
Wheelchair Accessible:
