The History of Technology - Journal Entry/Outline Page 9

Put this information in your journal on page nine.  This corresponds with the assignment on Edmodo with the same title https://dekalbschools.edmodo.com/post/301683769 (I uploaded it originally, but it did not go through).

Name:	Period:	Date:
Foundations of Technology Unit 1 Lesson 1: The History of Technology File 1.1.1: History of Technology Writing Prompt

Directions: In your Engineering Journal, respond to the writing prompts below. Use complete sentences. 

What characteristics do all humans have in common?

How have tools impacted the evolution of man and his/her society?  Name: Period: Date: Foundations of Technology Unit 1 Lesson 1: The History of Technology File 1.1.2: History of Technology Research Outline Background The evolution of civilization has been directly affected by the development of tools and materials, which has in turn created innovation. Problem Choose one of the historical periods listed below to research.  Use both the Internet and school database systems/media center (such as: SIRS) to find reference material. Cite all sources using APA style, including at least one periodical/book.  1.    Paleolithic Age (500,000 BC – 10,000 BC) 2.    Mesolithic Age (10,000 BC – 4,000 BC) 3.    Neolithic Age (4,000 BC – 2,300 BC) 4.    Bronze Age (2,300 BC – 700 BC) 5.    Iron Age (700 BC – 450 AD) 6.    Middle Ages (450 AD – 1,400  AD) 7.    Renaissance/Reformation/Enlightenment (1,400 AD – 1,750 AD) 8.    Industrial Age (1,750 AD – 1,950 AD) 9.    Information Age (1950 AD – Present) Procedure ·         Choose an historical period to research. ·         Use the outline provided below to frame your research. ·         Record all research in your Engineering Design Journal. ·         Document all sources using APA or MLA citations. Materials Computer w/Internet Access School Database System/Media Center Research Outline: 1.    Important technological development A (cite one invention, innovation and/or process developed during the period): ·   How did this invention or innovation assist in completing work? How was work done previously? ·   What social, cultural, political, and economic impacts did this event have on society? 2.    Important technological development B (cite one invention, innovation, and/or process developed during the period): ·         How did this invention or innovation assist in completing work? How was work done previously? ·         What social, cultural, political, and economic impacts did this event have on society? Citing Sources: Use APA or MLA citations to cite all resources used in your research. Include that information below.