Here are just some websites that I find interesting. Students can use this site for research.
Trebuchet Game: This is a great trebuchet game that allows you to configure a Medieval Catapult.
Honda’s The Cog:
What does 606 takes, 5 months, and 6 million dollars get you? One of the best commercials ever made that used no CGI.
Domino Effect Videos: These videos are from a kinetic artist. Not only does he use dominos, but he uses everything else he can get his hands on.
DOMINO 1
DOMINO 2
DOMINO 3
DOMINO 4
Greatest Achievement: These are some of the greatest inventions of all time.
TLC: The Learning Channel is home to many great “Tech-Ed” related shows.
Rube Goldberg Videos:
Check out these cool contraptions! I have no idea what it is they’re saying, but I can take a guess. (you’ll need Windows Media Player to make these work)
The Franklin Institute: A great museum in Philadelphia that I frequent whenever I’m up there.
Time Inventors: Some of the greatest 100 men and women that have changed our world.
Centennial of Flight: The 100 year history of the airplane.
Chasing the Sun: A timeline of the airplane.
Pre-Engineering: Great resources for students interested in engineering.
Building Big: Want to learn more about structures?
Physics in the Classroom: Physics is a very important science when designing inventions in technology.
HCPSS Tech Ed: Howard County’s Tech Ed resource page.
Sodaplay: Build and create your own living structures.
Technology Education Related Magazines:
Ties: Ties Magazine
Tech Directions: A great magazine for technology and career based education
Popular Mechanics: Cutting edge technology with a subscription
Tech Ed Lab: A great website that has resources for teachers and students.
How Stuff Works: Wondering how the world works?
Smithsonian: Knowledge that you can see and touch for free.