What is Modular Lab?

1. 1.) What would you want to know about Modular Lab Class? 2.) What skills do want to gain/learn in Modular Lab? Questions? 3.) What would you like Mr. Quinlan to know about you?

2. Welcome to the second trimester of Modular Lab. Modular Lab is a hands-on cooperative and collaborative student-driven class. Modular Lab 2008-2009

3. There’s got to be a better way to learn . . .?

4. Thomas Friedman’s examination of the influences shaping business and competition in a technology-fueled global environment is a call to action for governments, businesses and individuals who must stay ahead of these trends in order to remain competitive.

5. “ We MUST build a strong infrastructure and capacity for preparing students, workers and citizens with 21st century skills.” “ Create a significant Global Competitiveness Research and Development Fund for U.S. education, and target a quarter of the funding to innovation in 21st century skills. “ *The Partnership for 21 st Century Skills YOUR FUTURE?!

6. Students will experience 3-4 various ‘rotations’ during their 12 week experience. Partnerships will vary and will be selected by Mr. Quinlan.

7. Teams will be required to ‘manufacture’ a final product from each module station. Those products will be discussed and determined between students and Mr. Quinlan.

8. "There is no easy way."

9. NOT an easy Journey! Modular Lab class is . . .

10. Endless Rewards! "Knowledge is Power."

11. Learning Partnership Discovery Learning Journey 21st Century Tools Mastery Cooperation Collaboration Balancing Act

12. Aerodynamics

13. Biotechnology

14. Meteorology & Forecasting

15. Desktop Publishing

16. Computer-Aided Design

17. Animation

18. Automation & Robotics

19. Engineering & Stress Analysis

20. Graphic Design

21. Electronic Music

22. Flight Simulation

23. Video Production

24. Bridge Building Project

25. Numerous HANDS-ON Activities

26. Piviot Web 2.0 Applications Google Earth Google Apps

27. Clean-up each day Supply Cabinet Mr. Quinlan's Role. . . questions Module Guide Classroom Procedures (movement & ect.) Headsets Fire/Tornado Drills