Technological Analysis Process

Suggest an Explanation

My Ideas: I explain in my own words everything I already know about the object and what I think the main principals at play are.

My Possible Solutions: I explain what I think are its uses.

Planning and Implementing the Process

Materials: I have a chance to manipulate the object

Development:

• What are my steps?
• What precautions do I need to take?
• What are the concepts, the laws, the models and the theories at issue in this object (design, fabrication, use)?
• What should I write down?

Action:

• I carry out the steps I listed.
• I make changes as needed.
• I note my observations.

Working out explanations and concluding

• I suggest an explanation for my initial question, based on the data collected and on my knowledge.
• I communicate what I have found using the appropriate language and diagrams for the parts, assembly and operation.
• I describe what I learned from this activity.

Reference Poster: 8,5 x 11 11×17

Materials from CDP – Le Centre de développement pédagogique

Example: Technological analysis of a stapler (PDF)