Handbook
Two for Aerospace Education:
A Guide to Projects and Applications
Edited
by John Paul Rossie
This
handbook for technology educators provides a wealth of aerospace-related course
materials and projects for both groups and individuals. Areas of aerospace
addressed include rocketry, the space shuttle, gravity, astronomy, and life
in space.
ISBN: 0-911168-80-X
398 pages; 8-1/2" x 11"; paperback List price: $19.50; school/web
price: $15.60
Exploring
Solar Energy:
Principles and Projects
By
Allan Kaufman
Intended
for technology education teachers and students, this easy-to-understand book
covers the major aspects of solar energy: passive solar energy, active solar
energy, and solar electricity.
A
project section provides step-by-step hands-on activities that let students
apply principles discussed in the introductory chapters. Projects include
a solar energy collector, a solar battery charger, a photocell alarm clock,
and a solar energy meter. A list of suppliers, glossary of terms, and bibliography
are included.
ISBN:
0-911168-60-5; 98 pages;
5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; paperback List price: $14.95; school/web price:
$11.96
Exploring
Solar Energy, II:
Activities in Solar Electricity
By
Allan Kaufman
In
this sequel to his introductory book on solar energy, Allan Kaufman details
the direct conversion of solar energy to electricity.
Hands-on
projects include a small-scale race car, a roving robot, a rechargeable flashlight,
and a short-distance FM radio transmitter. Intended for technology teachers
and students. A list of suppliers, glossary of terms, and bibliography are
included.
ISBN: 0-911168-89-3
102 pages; 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; paperback List price: $14.95; school/web
price: $11.96
©2005
by Tech Directions Books /
Prakken Publictions, Inc.
Technology
Projects for the Classroom
By
Allan Kaufman and Jim Flowers
This
book presents 20 engaging projects for middle-school- and high-school-level
technology students. Projects range in difficulty from basic to advanced,
with degree of difficulty clearly specified. Each features background information—including
real-world parallels and applications of related technology; safety precautions;
detailed construction procedure; and study questions. All materials are readily
available and most are inexpensive.
Designed
to motivate as well as educate students, the projects are both fun and challenging.
They are arranged under the categories of communication, production, transportation,
and R & D/problem solving:
Production
Projects
- Room-Temperature
Vulcanizing Silicone—The Cast Ring
- Robotics—The
Manipulator
- Structures—The
Geodesic Dome
- Mass-Production
Manufacturing—The Three-Piece Puzzle
- Industrial
Models—The Futuristic Product
Communication
Projects
- Information
Storage and Retrieval—The Mechanical Database
- Fiber-Optic
Communication—The Firefly Communicator
- Photography—The
Pyramid Pinhole Camera
- Electronics—The
Electronic Ear
- Electronics—The
Mini Transmitter
Transportation
Projects
- Lighter-Than-Air
Vehicles—The Hot-Air Balloon
- Alternative-Energy
Vehicles—The Commuter Scooter
- Boats—The
Solar-Powered Water Skimmer
- Submarines—The
Water Elevator
Research/Problem
Solving
- Manufacturing
Research—The Five-Strut Connector
- Problem
Solving—The Twenty-Second Timer
- Problem
Solving—The Coin Sorter
- Materials
Science Research—The Hygrometer
- Problem
Solving and Product Design—The Foot Mouse
- Problem
Solving—The Acoustical Insulator
Reviewers'
comments:
“Especially
nice in these budget conscious times is the fact that these projects use readily
available, inexpensive materials. . . . Another must-have publication from
the people who publish Tech Directions magazine.”—The
Technology Educator
“.
. . designed to motivate, as well as educate.”—Curriculum Administrator
ISBN: 0-911168-92-3
134 pages; 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; paperback List price: $14.95; school/web
price: $11.96
Teacher's
Guide:
ISBN: 0-911168-93-1
List price: $2.00; school/web price: $1.60
Technology
Education Books
More
Technology Projects for the Classroom
By
Allan Kaufman and Jim Flowers
This
sequel to the popular Technology Projects for the Classroom presents 19 additional
projects for middle- and high-school-level technology and science students.
Materials needed for the projects are readily available and inexpensive.
Each project features background information—including real-world applications—
safety precautions, detailed construction procedure, and study questions.
For those who want to pursue further study, a Learning More section at the
end of each project lists related print resources and web sites, as well as
suggestions for conducting Internet searches.
Designed
to be fun, as well as instructive, these projects will both challenge and
motivate students.
The projects:
- Question
Dice (an introduction to processes involved in R & D and problem solving)
- Packaging
Design
- Rimshot
(a problem-solving exercise that introduces physics through the design and
testing of a ping-pong ball launcher)
- Designing
and Testing a Model Car Frame
- Plaster
Balloon Sculpture
- Solar
Energy Collector
- Astigmatism
Diagnosis Graphic (an introductory drafting/CAD exercise)
- Introduction
to Microchips
- CNC
Draw (an easy-to-understand introduction to how CNC programming works that
does not require expensive CNC equipment)
- Model
Glider
- Usability
Testing
- Stop
and Go Vehicle (an electronics project that introduces robotics concepts)
- Sim
CIM Sundaes (an introduction to how computer-integrated manufacturing works)
- Emergency
Electric Candle
- Simple
Sextant
- Battery
Comparator
- Gyroscopes
- Experimenting
with Acrylic (an introduction to materials testing)
ISBN:
0-911168-99-0
160 pages; 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; paperback
List price: $17.95; school price: $14.36
Teacher's
Guide:
List price: $3.00; school/web price: $2.40
