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Science — Grade 7

Goal 2, Objective 2.02

Goal 2

The learner will demonstrate an understanding of technological design.

Objective 2.02

Use information systems to:

  • Identify scientific needs, human needs, or problems that are subject to technological solution.
  • Locate resources to obtain and test ideas.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Ohm's Law made easy with a spreadsheet
In this lesson, students will use math word problems to help them input information into a spreadsheet that will use Ohm's law to calculate current and resistance using common household appliance wattages.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)
By Hilda Hamilton.

Lesson plans on the web

Extending human ability through technology
The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Students also learn something about human capabilities and limitations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Hearts & worms
In Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how a worm that has no heart is helping scientists figure out why potentially beneficial drugs may have deadly heart reactions in humans. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Pottery quest
In this Science NetLinks lesson, the first in a two-part series on pottery making, students learn that the production of ceramic pottery requires detailed knowledge of the physical properties of different clays and tempering materials, as well as knowledge about pottery and clay. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Robotic arm
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Smelling diseases
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how doctors are developing a kind of sniff test to screen for diseases. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Thought-controlled robotics
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research into the development of robotic limbs that can be controlled by thought alone. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Wheelchairs
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about an organization that counts on some of the world's poorest countries to develop some of the most innovative new ideas in wheelchair design and manufacturing. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science