Over 2,400 middle school students from Long Island public schools and catholic schools will have a day of learning disguised as fun at Technology Day 2017 at Adventureland in Farmingdale, held October 12th and 13th. This out of classroom experience was developed by both the Nassau and Suffolk Technology Education Educators’ Associations for seventh grade students.
Technology Day challenges students to use the skills they learn in multiple classes and apply those skills to complete a workbook with a variety of questions about ride design and operation. It serves as an introduction to the Technical World, through the students’ investigation of the various rides at Adventureland. A workbook with activity sheets guides students through the learning process as they observe, record time, sketch, and calculate specific aspects of the rides. Yes, they go on the rides as well!
“The park is pretty unique on Technology Day,” says Emily Guarnieri, technology director for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. “There are students working in small groups everywhere you look, measuring, triangulating height and exploring engineering design principles such as structure, safety and accessibility.” The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is the largest group participating in this annual event, representing 37 of the 50 participating schools.
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