1 What is technology?
2 Design
3 What are systems?
4 Materials
5 Safety
6 Tools
7 Processes
8 Technology and the future
Basil Slynko B Ed St, MA has taught design and technology related subjects for many years in secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Australia and overseas. He has also worked as an Education Officer, developing curricula and learning materials for Distance Education students.
Basil has also had a variety of practical industry experience in a number of industries whilst teaching. His industry experience is particularly vast in most trades within Construction. Basil has been a member of curriculum and consultative committees at both state and national level. He has written journal articles, and books Graphics 8 (plus Teacher's Edition); Introducing Technology and Technology Activity Manual (plus Teacher's Edition); (as co-author) Technology Activity Book 1 and Technology Activity Book 2 (plus Teacher's Editions); Senior Graphics Overview; Senior Graphics - Booklets, and Worksheets (plus Teacher's Edition).
Basil won a peer-awarded International Laureate citation.
Large, full-colour student book covering a broad range of technologies including materials, tools, processes and systems
Highly visual text featuring new design, images, and extensive illustrations
Weblinks to relevant resources and videos
Student access code for NelsonNet eBook included.