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Governor’s Institute for Career Education and Work Activity

by Sara Welshans

Title	Can You Fix This?
Standards Addressed	13.2.8 C - Compare and contrast technical operation, maintenance and repair resources. RWSL 1.2.8 A - Read and understand informational texts AH 9.1J,K ST3.7 A,C, D, E FCS 11.2 E
Brief Overview	Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the similarities and differences between resources for the operation, maintenance and repair of an electronic device.
Grade Level	8th
Content Area(s)	Language Arts
Other standards supported	ASCA, PSCA, NCDG
Prep Time	30 minutes
Implementation Time	40 minutes
Learning Objectives	Students will compare and contrast the operation, maintenance and repair resources for an electronic device.
Materials Needed	Student’s electronic device, owner’s manual.
Detailed Activity Steps	Students will work in teams of two or three. Students will choose a common electronic device of different brands (e.g. 3 different cell phones, CD burners, etc.). On a prescribed day, students will bring in their devices and compare directions for operation, maintenance and repair. Students will make a brief summary presentation of their findings.
Theory Basis	Trait and Factor Theory
Evaluation/Assessment	Teacher-graded evaluation based on content and manner of presentation.
Comments	Prepare a sample presentation. Prepare written directions.
Enhancement Activities	Using owner’s manuals for two different cell phones, students will follow directions for setting up voice mail, checking messages, etc. to determine which directions are easier to follow. (Ask cell phone companies for enough manuals ahead of time.)
Adaptation for at risk Kids	Students are working in teams.
Resources	Students’ owner’s manuals for their electronic devices. Cell phone companies for owner’s manuals for enrichment.