Technical Research Report Composition Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Challenger O-Ring Data and Technical Communication Presentation | Applications of Technology Education | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Applications of Technology Education (grades 9–12) chapter Technical Research Report Composition, built around the phenomenon Challenger O-Ring Data and Technical Communication. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Technical Research Report Composition Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Challenger O-Ring Data and Technical Communication Teacher Discussion Guide; Technical Research Report Composition Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Challenger O-Ring Data and Technical Communication Student Response Sheet.

Sections: I Notice...; I Wonder...; The Phenomenon; Launch Temperature; Previous Coldest; Time To Failure; I Notice...; I Wonder.... Sample item: “Driving Question: How does the way engineers organize and show their data affect the safety decisions that leaders make?”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 17 slides).

Standards: Aligned to ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy for Applications of Technology Education, with embedded engineering design practices and career-readiness skills.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Applications of Technology Education, grades 9–12.

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