Description:
This resource package includes essential elements for successfully starting and running technological education programs in elementary schools. These resources discuss: - the benefits of such programming for students; - curriculum connections to the Elementary Science & Technology Curriculum; - PD training suggestions for elementary teachers; - necessary physical resources, such as modes of delivery, storage and organization, and key tools, PPE and materials; - tool maintenance; - establishing safety protocols and conducting training processes with students; and, - special education considerations.
Links to Resources
- Elementary Tool Safety Guidebook (Google Doc)
- Tool Posters (Google Doc)
- Hand Tools Cart Organization Example (Google Doc)
- Elementary Tech Area Inspection Log (Google Form)
- Consumable Materials (Google Doc)
- Hand Tool Station Instructions (Google Doc)
- Body Check Poster (Google Doc)
- Tool Safety Test (Google Form)
- Tool Safety Test (Modified Version 1) (Google Form)
- Tool Safety Test (Modified Version 2) (Google Form)
- Tool Safety Handout for Parents (Google Doc)
- Teacher Training Slide Deck (Google Slide)
- Cordless Drill Check-In (Google Form)
- Drill Press Check-In (Google Form)
- Hand & Power Tools Check-In (Google Form)
- Scroll Saw Check-In (Google Form)
- Safety Planning Framework (Google Doc)
- Tool Poster Template (Google Doc)
- Tool Diagrams (Google Doc)