Science and Technology IRP

Appendix B: Learning Resources

A. Introduction to Science and Technology


Module 1: The Nature and Interaction of Science, Technology, and Society (core);

Video

Breakthrough Series
Video Series (thirteen 24 min. videos) with teacher's lesson planner.

Industrial Design
Video (14 min)
Motivational video exploring product design.

In Search of the Edge
Video (26 min) and study guide
Designed to present an absurd point of view as fact. In a highly plausible but fictitious documentary, it presents evidence that the earth is flat. Teacher should preview this video to prepare for post-viewing.

Software

Graph Wiz
Software for graphing with User's Manual and Student Workbook.

Print

Inventing, Inventions, and Inventors
Soft cover
Teacher or student resource about inventing, history of inventors and inventing, and ideas for student activities.

Product Testing
Student databook and teacher guide for testing 18 common products.

Science and Technology 11
Instructional Resources Manual, 1986
Outlines planning suggestions for various learning processes, such as debate, role-playing, media use and analysis, research, field studies, discussion, and group assignments.

Science and Technology 11, Unit 1
Inventing the Good Life

Technology and Distance Education Branch

Science and Technology 11, Unit 1
Source File
Technology and Distance Education Branch - Provides background material in inventions, market analysis, experimentation, and history of tool development.

Science, Technology and Society Yearbook 1992
Print materials, Student/Teacher Resource
40 short Canadian articles.



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