By Heather Reinbrecht2/28/10

• Indicator 3.1.6 – Give examples of how tools, such as automobiles, computers, and electric motors, have affected the way we live.

• Taken from http://dc.doe.in.gov/Standards/AcademicStandards/StandardSearch.aspx

Technology-is the usage and knowledge of tools, techniques, and crafts.

Taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology

Technology Technology has changed majorly over the years.

Instead of riding in a car, they used to walk every where, take a horse and buggy, until they created a car which in itself has changed a lot.

If they wanted to talk to someone they couldn’t just pick up a cell phone anywhere and call. They used big phones that they could not carry anywhere. They eventually got cordless phones, which allowed them to move throughout the house. They placed cell phones around town so if you were out and about you could call people.

People used to not have computers. They originally had to write everything down on ink and paper. Eventually they got ink pens and paper, and then type writers. Now we have computers that not only allow us to type but also search the web.

These are just a few of the technology tools which have changed over time.

Technology used everyday Explanation

Note: The BOLDFACED words from this slide forward are from various Bloom's Taxonomy categories.

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Explore the following website. Take a good look at Built for Speed, Number Please, and Music Video 1900 Style. Be sure to read each section.

After you have explored these areas pick your favorite one.

Then write a short paragraph comparing and contrasting the phone, car, or music to how they are today.

http://pbskids.org/wayback/tech1900/feature.html

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In the box are a stack of pictures. These pictures are of older and newer technology. Take the photos out and play a matching game with them. See how different the items are compared to what we use in place of them today.

After you have paired the pictures together check the answer sheet in the box to see if you got them all correct.

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1. If you chose Number Please who were the first people hired to be telephone operators?

a. Adult menb. Adult womenc. Teenage boysd. Teenage girls

2. If you chose Built for Speed, in 1900 how many miles of road were paved with concrete?

a. 50b. 10,000c. 500d. 10

3. If you chose Music Video, in George Thomas’ first illustrated song show what happened?

a. He left the images out.b. He put the images upside down.c. He ran the images backwards.d. Everything was perfect.