Introduction to Technology (Grades 7 and 8)
Students in New York State are required to complete 40 weeks of Technology Education by the time they complete junior high school. To satisfy this mandate, students at Lake George complete 20 weeks (1 semester) of Technology Education in each of their 7th and 8th grade years in order to satisfy this mandate. In addition, 8th grade students must also pass the NYS Intermediate Technology Education Assessment with a minimum proficiency.
In junior high, students are introduced to the "IDEAL" problem-solving system where they must:
I = Identify specific problems
D = Describe possible solutions (brainstorm)
E = Evaluate solutions and make decisions
A = Act by constructing and testing models
L = Learn by studying test data and optimizing
Major concepts (themes) included in each junior high study include problem solving and critical thinking skills, communication and presentation skills, group dynamics, and product development.
Grade 7
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