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Timeline of Science & Technology
A WebQuest for
Technology students
in Grades 6-8
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IntroductionWe have now discussed the major advances in technology,and technology trends for the future.
Students will now investigate a time period in history and report on themajor technologies from that timePeriod.
Students will present their research using PowerPoint.
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2-3 students working together will choose 1 of the 10 time periods
in the “Timelines of Science and
Technology” series to investigate.
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Volume 1: Origins of Science: Prehistory – 850 B.C.
Volume 2: Classical and Early Medieval Science: 849 B.C. – 999 A.D.
Volume 3: Late Medieval and Renaissance Science: 1000-1624
Volume 4: The Scientific Revolution: 1625-1774
Volume 5: The Industrial Revolution: 1775- 1839
Volume 6: The Age of Steam: 1840-1884
Volume 7: The Age of Electricity: 1885-1919
Volume 8: The Atomic Age: 1920-1949
Volume 9: The Space Age: 1950-1979
Volume 10: The Modern World: 1980 - Present
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The Task• Your group will research 10 major technologies from
that time period and present a PowerPoint presentation to the entire class on your findings.
• The presentation must include:• 1. Title Slide• 2. Minimum 10 technologies from the time
period (1-2 slides per technology) • 3. Choose 1 technology from that time that
has influenced you and/or the world today.• 4. All slides must include text and pictures.
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The Process
• After taking an Introduction to PowerPoint course, students will choose 1-2 students to work with.
• Students will select a time period.• Using the volume series as well as Nettrekker,
investigate your time period and choose 10 technologies to present via PowerPoint to your class.
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Evaluation
• Checklist for PowerPoint presentation• Rubric for PowerPoint presentation
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Conclusion
• Where do you think technology is heading?