Halloween Has Gone to the Dogs!!

How about this for a "Trick or Treat."

Globaloria Assignments

Please remember to go back and correct the things in your Wikis and Blogs that I spoke to each of you about. You must complete all of the assignments. 
Again, I am available several times each day to help you. 

You can come in at 8:30 during home base. 

You can come in during intramurals, but remember I have to work that lunch time. You and other students can help each other.

You can come in during your lunch. Bring your lunch with you and eat while you work.

I am available in the mornings before school. Trevor and I get to school each morning at 7:00. You can come in and work from 7:00 - 8:00.

I am available after school. Trevor and I will stay after school when you need help or just need to work on your project. Just speak with me and we'll set up a time. I can do this on a weekly basis.

Hopefully, I have offered enough times during the day for each of you to get your work done. In fact, I have already offered these same time frames since September. Many of you take advantage of this extra time when you need to. However, there are some of you who never come in other than during your normal class time. This is fine, if you get your work done. However, it isn't fine, if you are not getting your work done.
 You are all good students, so let's work together to get your projects caught up and done correctly.

Why Be An Engineer?

This is for all the females in Globaloria class. 

Take a moment and  check out the EngineerGirl website.
You'll read about the EngineerGirl! Essay Contest. 
You'll find out more about engineering careers. 
You'll see profiles of women engineers. 
You'll find out what classes to take in high school to pursue an engineering career.

 

 

 

Happy Halloweeen!!!!!

Sure hope you all had a great Halloween weekend and are ready for another Globaloria week. Let's get our game on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Energy and Power Technology-Part 10-Final Blog on Technology

The 8th sub-category of technology is Energy and Power Technology.

Energy is the ability to do work. Power is the rate at which energy is transformed from one form to another or as the rate at which work can be one. Technological products and systems need energy to function.

Examples of Energy and Power Technology are:

Chemical Energy            Mechanical Energy     Thermal Energy       Electrical Energy       Radiant Energy

Gasoline                         Motion                         Steam                      Electricity                  Light

Power Measurement                   Power System        

Horsepower                                 Turbines

Kilowatt                                       Portable generators

Positive Impacts of Energy and Power Technology are:

Without energy and power, most technologies would not exist or work.

Negative Impacts of Energy and Power Technology are:

The overuse of natural resources is a concern of many people.

Briefly describe a game that you could do involving Energy and Power Technology.

Transportation Technology-Part 9

The 7th sub-category of Technology is Transportation Technology.

Transportation Technology is the process by which people, animals, products, and materials are moved from one place to another.

Examples of Transportation Technology are:

Air                               Land               Water                           Goods              

Airplane                       Train               Commercial Ships          Conveyor Belts

Rocket                         Subway            Cruise Ships                  Robots

Space Shuttle               Automobile       Utility Vessels               Trucks

Helicopter                    Bicycle

Positive Impacts of Transportation Technology are:

  Commuting is easier

  Traveling long distances faster

Negative Impacts of Transportation Technology are:

  Pollution

  Accidents

  Use of energy

Briefly describe a game that you could do involving Transportation Technology.

Production Technology-Part 8

The 6th sub-category of Technology is Production Technology, which  is the manufacturing of physical goods on an assembly line and the construction of structures on a job site. 
Manufacturing Technology is the process of changing materials into usable products, natural (found in nature) and synthetic (human-made). Most manufacturing takes place in factories on assembly lines. Manufacturing results in items that are either consumer products (used up) or industrial products (used to make other products).
Examples of Manufacturing Technology are: 
  Clothing
  Entertainment devices 
  Automobiles
  Chemical products
  Lumber
  Steel
  Food 
Construction Technology is the study of the processes to: 
(1) Build a structure - made by joining parts to meet a certain need
          Involves building a foundation, erecting the super structure, and finishing work.
(2) Support the load - external force on an object.
(3) Control the quality of construction using control systems.
'Examples of Construction Technology are:
  Human-made structure:
    Houses
    High-rise buildings
    Bridges
    Roads
    Dams
    Schools
Positive Impacts of Production Technology are: 
    Manufacturing - new products help to make our life easier and increase leisure time.
   Construction - provides shelter, improves roads, creates employment opportunities.
Negative Impacts of Production Technology are:
   Manufacturing - many industries use materials that can harm the environment.
   Construction - noise and debris, traffic problems, accidents & injuries
Briefly describe a game that you could do involving Production Technology.