The History of Technology Power Point Presentation

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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.

RUBRICS for your History Project:

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Foundations of Technology Unit 1 Lesson 1: The History of Technology File 1.1.4: Technology Board Game Design Brief

Technology Board Game Design Brief

Background	Technological development has been an evolutionary process. People of all times and places have increased their capability by using their unique skills to innovate, improvise, and invent. The history of technological development has been divided into nine historical time periods: Paleolithic Age, Mesolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Age, and Information Age.
Design Problem	Your teacher has asked you to redesign a common board game to depict the historical periods of technology. The board game should include instructions and questions specific to the design problem. All resources should include APA or MLA citations.
Procedure	·         Conclude your research on the historical period. ·         Catalogue the information you will use for the board game. ·         Determine the most appropriate board game to redesign. ·         Develop instructions and questions which reflect the history of technology. ·         Reflect on the social, cultural, political, and economic impacts the development had upon society. ·         Complete APA or MLA citations for all resources.
Materials	Computer w/ Internet access

 

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Foundations of Technology Unit 1 Lesson 1: The History of Technology File 1.1.3: Technology Depiction Design Brief

Technology Depiction Design Brief

Background	Technological development has been an evolutionary process. People of all times and places have increased their capability by using their unique skills to innovate, improvise, and invent. The history of technological development has been divided into nine historical time periods: Paleolithic Age, Mesolithic Age, Neolithic Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Industrial Age, and Information Age.
Design Problem	Your teacher has asked you to design and build an interactive presentation using an appropriate technology to depict the historical time period you researched in the Engagement activity. The presentation should include video, pictures, and text depicting the period. All resources should include APA or MLA citations.
Procedure	·         Conclude your research on the historical period. ·         Catalog the information you will use in the presentation. ·         Develop a plan to deliver the content in a logical and sequential way. ·         Develop an interactive presentation using an appropriate technology . ·         Reflect on the social, cultural, political, and economic impacts the development had upon society. ·         Complete APA or MLA citations for all resources.
Materials	Computer w/ Internet access