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Hutchinson, John – TIES Magazine, 1990
The background and history of light and fiber optics are discussed. Applications for light passed either directly or indirectly through optical fibers are described. Suggestions for science activities that use fiber optics are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Communications, Light, Optics, Physics
Perry, Tekla S. – TIES Magazine, 1991
The real-world meeting of electronics, computer monitoring, control systems, and mathematics, introduced in the context of sports, is described. Recent advances in the field of biomechanics and its use in improving athletic performance are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Athletics, Biomechanics, Human Body, Interdisciplinary Approach
Meloy, Jim; And Others – TIES Magazine, 1990
The relationship between computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical control (CNC) computer applications is described. Tips for helping educate the CAM buyer on what to look for and what to avoid when searching for the most appropriate instructional CAM package are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Computer Software Selection
Hendricks, Jim – TIES Magazine, 1991
An interdisciplinary robotics project undertaken by students is described. The students acted as designers, innovators, and the engineers in designing a dancing robot. The origin of the problem, designing of the mechanical frame, pneumatics, digitized sound, and problems with the design are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making, Design, Engineering Education
Martin, D. John – TIES Magazine, 1990
Described is a take-home project in which students use an electronic systems kit to produce a working circuit. Students were asked to identify a security need in their own home and design and build a suitable security system. The use of a computer to produce the circuits is advised. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronics, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools
Todd, Ron; Hutchinson, Pat – TIES Magazine, 1991
A paradigm that suggests the critical factor of quality rather than quantity of knowledge is proposed. The potential for retention and transfer in using a design and technology approach is discussed. Activities that generate relevant data for students are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Design, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Winter, Phil – TIES Magazine, 1990
A workshop is described in which students design various shapes from the basic rectangle. The polypopagon is used as an example of something that can be made out of simple, everyday materials yet be related to the greater, integrated enterprise of discovery and invention. Directions for making polypopagons are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Curiosity, Decision Making, Design, Elementary School Mathematics
Sias, Jim – TIES Magazine, 1990
A project in which students designed environmentally responsible food packaging is described. The problem definition; research on topics such as waste paper, plastic, metal, glass, incineration, recycling, and consumer preferences; and the presentation design are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Decision Making, Design
Hutchinson, Barbara – TIES Magazine, 1991
The components of archeological research, including the low and high tech tools employed in its pursuit, are described. Archeology appeals to students because of its sense of mystery and is rich in cross-curricular possibilities. Activities based on the Anasazi people (prehistoric people of southwest United States) are included. (KR)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Archaeology
