1. 1ºA – 3rd February, 2012

2. 1. THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS
 Do you remember the technological process? The first
step is always a … PROBLEM

3. 2. THE PROBLEM
 You are a member of a Space Agency and you need to
design a technological object to explore the space.
 These are your choices:
1. Launch tower
2. Communications tower
3. Crane
4. International Space Station

4. 3. THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS
You already have your problem. Now…
2. Solutions: choose a project
3. Design: draw a sketch and use triangles
4. Planning: get materials, tools, picture camera
5. Building: construct your structure
6. Testing: put weight on it
7. Report: write the report and give it to your
teacher

5. PROJECT 1: COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
REQUIREMENTS
 Height: 40 cm.
Base: square of 10 cm. maximum
 Must include one antenna
MATERIALS
 Recycled paper
 White Glue
TOOLS
 Scissors
 Pegs
Brush

6. PROJECT 2: LAUNCH TOWER
REQUIREMENTS
 Height: 40 cm.
Base: square of 10 cm. maximum
 It needs one platform
MATERIALS
 Recycled paper
 White Glue
TOOLS
 Scissors
 Pegs
Brush

7. PROJECT 3: THE CRANE
REQUIREMENTS
 Height: 2 towers of 20 cm.
 One platform to communicate
MATERIALS
 Recycled paper
 White Glue
TOOLS
 Scissors
 Pegs
Brush

8. PROJECT 4: THE ISS (International Space Station) STRUCTURE
REQUIREMENTS
 Height: 50 cm.
 Square shape: each side = 6 cm.
MATERIALS
 Recycled paper
 White Glue (cola blanca)
TOOLS
 Scissors
 Pegs
Brush

9. PROJECT 5: THE ISS (International Space Station) PAPER MODEL
MATERIALS
 Recycled paper
 Glue
TOOLS
 Scissors
 Pegs

10. EVALUATION
 Final Result (look, stability, creativity,
etc.): 50%
 Personal work: 20%
 Report: 30%
You have to pass every part independently
 DEADLINE: First Friday after Carnival (8TH of March)

11. CONDITIONS
oGroups of three people
oOne person taking notes and pictures
oEverybody working all the time

12. HOMEWORK FOR NEXT DAY
1. Create your groups
2. Research
3. Bring your sketch . One per group.
4. Bring the materials (pegs, 4 per group)