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Foundations of Technology |
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FOT 9—Foundations of Technology PreTest—High School
The purpose of this website is to keep students and parents aware of what is happening in the classroom.
Please feel free to contact your student’s Foundations of Technology teacher to learn the progression of the class with the chapters to the left. Please note: some teachers may present the course competencies in a different format and not use this website or may only use sections of this site. Please contact your student’s teacher or attend the “Meet the Teacher Night” at your student’s school to learn how they cover the material.
We have a set of textbooks for the classroom. Students should see their teacher if they wish to checkout textbook. This course uses the “Technology” Textbook by R. Thomas Wright and published by G-W Publisher. Many links from this website will link to the publisher’s website, How Stuff Works, and other informative areas.
The course material is comprised of four major items: The Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC) - Pages 27-42 CATTS - Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science ITEA - International Technology Education Association “Technology” Text by G-W Publisher
This course satisfies the Maryland State Department Technology Education credit required for graduation.
Students who do not speak English and need a translator. Please contact your teacher when you do not understand and ask them to use a language translator. Below is an excellent Free Translator. The translator translates into text and speaks in over 23 languages.
Click on the Chapter Links to the left to learn more about: Packet Cover / Vocabulary A Microsoft Word document that contains a list of items to be accomplished. Each chapter has 10 vocabulary words assigned to it. Crossword Puzzle - Fun reinforcement of Technology terms and concepts Matching - Fun reinforcement of Technology terms and concepts E Flash Cards- Fun reinforcement of Technology terms and concepts Interactive Quiz - Fun reinforcement of Technology terms and concepts English Glossary - Provides assistance with vocabulary words. Vocabulary words and definitions must be hand written. Spanish Glossary - Provides assistance with vocabulary words. Vocabulary words and definitions must be hand written. Study Guide—Used as a reference tool to study for chapter tests Web Links - Links to informational websites, movie clips, etc.
Please use the back button when a link takes you away from the website to return back to our website. You may want to bookmark this site for easy reference.
All of the FOT teachers of WCPS look forward to developing a positive working relationship with both the students and their families.
The Board of Education of Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, size, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. For inquiries related to Board of Education policy please contact:
Dr. Donna Newcomer Executive Director of Human Resources Washington County Public Schools PO Box 730, 820 Commonwealth Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21741-0730
Telephone: (301)-766-2807 Fax: (301)-766-2824 TTY: (301)-791-4104
Thank you to the teachers of the Summer 2009 FOT Workshop for updating this site with their creative ideas and activities:
Clearspring Mr. Alden South High Mr. Bachtel
North High Mr. Young South High Mr. Ferrari
North High Mr. Kaniski South High Mr. Litten
Smithsburg Mr. Ruark South High Ms. Muia
Williamsport Mr. Hayter
Thank you to the teachers of the Summer 2008 FOT Workshop for bringing this together Boonsboro Mr. Leonard Smithsburg Mr. Ruark
Clear Spring Mr. Alden South High Mr. Litten
North High Mr. Kaniski South High Ms. Muia
Williamsport Mr. Hayter
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Mr. Litten South Hagerstown High School 1101 South Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
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To contact the Site Administrator: |
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A. George Phillips Supervisor Career and Technology Education |
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This site is not owned or operated by ITEA |
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