DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Design Technology is another term for children's engineering. We are given real world problems to solve. Many of the problems come from the stories we read. We use the problem solving loop to figure out the solution. First we are given a design brief with a challenge and put into cooperative groups to work on a solution. We use our technology log to gather our ideas and draw a blueprint of our solution. Then we begin construction using safe recyclable materials. The next step is to present our product to others and evaluate if it met the challenge.

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Because of all of the hard work of teachers and students we were asked by the State Department of Education to present a Design Technology display at the State Fair in Richmond, Virginia. We were the only elementary school in the entire state to be recognized. In August, we will receive a special recognition as the receipent of the 1996 Virginia Elementary School Technology Education Award. We will also represent Virginia at the International Technology Education Award "Programs of Excellance" presentation in Ft. Worth, Texas in March of 1998.