Technology: Engineering Our World - Hardcover

Gradwell, John B.; Welch, Malcolm

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605254282 ISBN 13: 9781605254289

Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox, 2011

Synopsis

Designed for use in middle school introductory technology education courses, Technology: Engineering Our World contains a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math integration. It also helps student understand design processes and how to communicate their designs. In addition, Technology: Engineering Our World covers the impacts of technology on the environment and highlight things students can do to make a difference.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. John B. Gradwell has taught at McGill University in Quebec, Canada. Dr. Malcolm Welch is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada. He is currently director of the Elementary Science and Technology project, a program of research that is
investigating approaches to the teaching of science and technology at the elementary level, providing professional development for teachers, and developing curriculum materials. He is also director of Young Foresight (Canada), a curriculum initiative that engages students in using advanced materials
and new and emerging technologies to design products for the future. He has worked on major curriculum projects in the United States, Canada, and England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1605254282
• ISBN 13: 9781605254289
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592