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Case Studies of American Innovation
Studnets discover how the Industrial Revolution came to be in the United States. In this technological advancements lesson, learners research creations by Henry Ford, the Wright Brothers, and Thomas Edison. Students create PowerPoint...
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Technology at Work
Students complete a research project. In this technology lesson plan, students discuss the term technology and when technology began. Students work in groups to brainstorm a list of the top ten technological advances in history. ...
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Missing in MiG Alley
Students consider how technology impacted American conflicts. In this technological advances lesson plan, students read, "The Changing Face of War," and then describe how technology made differences in World War I, World War II, the...
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Early Twentieth Century Technological Advances
In this early twentieth century technological advances worksheet, students complete the grid for 9 inventions by filling in the inventor, how it was introduced and how it impacted society.
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Technology Shrinks the World
Students examine the impact of inventions. In this technological advancements lesson plan, students compare the technology of the past to the technology of today. They identify inventions that were not available to their grandparents and...
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Photo Analysis of American Inventions
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this inventions lesson, students analyze photographs of American inventions and and discuss the needs the inventions met...
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New Hampshire Unplugged
Students define technology and how it is used. They give a personal account of how technology has affected people and in what ways they have used technology. Students compare the technology of today with technology used in one era of...
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Basement Foundations
Learners explore the construction industry and examine new materials and technological advances that are now available to builders. They discuss advantages and disadvantages of using these new materials and create a presentation based on...