Principles
of Technology Workshop Schedule
MONDAY
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Overview of Principles of Technology & Physics in Context
A. Development
B. Scope and Philosophy
3. Organization of Course
A. CORD text
1. Units and Sub-units
2. Videos (PT only)
3. Student exercises
4. Math activities
B. ECI Lab Manuals
1. Units and Sub-units
2. Lab exercises and layouts
C. Teacher Resources
1. CORD instructor guides
2. CORD instructor resource guide
3. ECI instructors guide
4. ECI instructor Resource guide
5. Demonstration exercises
4. Equipment and Classroom requirements
5. Unit 1 Force (Prime Movers)
A. Selected Exercises
B. Review Exercises
TUESDAY
1. Unit 2 Work
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
2. Unit 3 Rate
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
WEDNESDAY
1. Unit 4 Resistance
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
2. Unit 5 Energy
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
THURSDAY
1. Unit 6 Power
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
2. Unit 7 Force Transformers
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
3. Unit 8 Momentum (PT) – Unit 7 (PIC)
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
4. Unit 9 Waves & Vibration (PT) – Unit 8 (PIC)
FRIDAY
1. Unit 12 Radiation (PT) – Unit 9 (PIC)
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
2. Unit 13 Light and Optical Systems (PT) – Unit 10 (PIC)
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
3. Unit 10 Energy Converters (PY), Unit 11 Transducers (PT),
Unit 14 Time Constants (PT)
A. Selected Hands-on Activities
B. Review Exercises
4. Computer Components for Principles of Technology &
Physics in Context
A. Multi-Log Data Acquisition for PT and PIC
5. Final Thoughts and Wrap-up
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00 – 12:00 Morning sessions with 15 minute break
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch on your own
12:30 – 5:00 Afternoon Sessions with 15 minute break
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