SS11 4.1
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History Standard 4.1 - Level 11
Students understand the impact of scientific and technological developments on individuals and societies.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
What scientific inventions changed America and the world?
What changes in technology impacted America and the world?
Where are we headed in future science and technology?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Prominent inventors and scientists from 1865-1990
Effects of inventions and scientific discovery from 1865-1990
ABLE TO DO
Describe significant inventors and their contributions
Describe significant scientific advancements during this time period
Instructional Strategies
Text
Powerpoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (Inventors)
Internet Research
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Tests
Unit Tests
Biographies of famous inventors/scientists
Essay on future of technology/science
Resources
Thomas Edison biography and invention information
Henry Bessemer (Bessemer process)
Brooklyn Bridge site Really cool pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge
Titanic website Britannica.com exhibit on the Titanic
Spanish Flu Spanish Flu website with good links
Manhattan Project Thinkquest website
Albert Einstein website Cool info about Einstein
Henry Ford website Cool info about Henry Ford
Wright Brothers website Has a ton of info about the history of flying with super links
Sputnik website NY Times website with Sputnik "beeping"
Apollo 11 Landing Has audio links to landing and a lot of pictures from Apollo 11
KDKA the 1st radio station in the U.S.
Samuel Morse and the Telegraph website Cool site with the telegraph and Morse code
History of the cinema (movies) Has movie history by decade
Projects and Activities
Biography of inventors/scientists
PowerPoint of inventors/scientists
Essay on most significant inventions/scientific advancements of the 20th century
Essay on future of technology/science
