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Advanced Technological Education:

Lesson Plans and Student Lesson

RESOURCE GRADE LEVEL MEDIA TYPE
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Advanced Manufacturing

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Advanced Manufacturing

In this media-rich lesson plan, students learn how critical thinking and problem solving are used in advanced manufacturing fields, then apply what they’ve learned in activities that are based on real-world scenarios.

9-12

Lesson Plan

Fiber Optics

Fiber Optics

In this media-rich lesson plan, students investigate how the index of refraction of materials is related to fiber optics: they explore the phenomenon of total internal reflection and learn how dispersion can affect fiber optics.

9-12

Lesson Plan

The Index of Refraction

The Index of Refraction

In this media-rich lesson plan, students explore the refraction of light at the boundary between materials: they learn about the refractive indices of various materials and measure the index of refraction of plastic or gelatin.

9-12

Lesson Plan

Planning Your Future Career in Advanced Technology

Planning Your Future Career in Advanced Technology

In this media-rich, self-paced lesson, students explore the industries that produce and rely on advanced technology and assess how their goals and interests may make them well suited for a career in this cutting-edge sector.

9-12

Self-paced Lesson