Technological Advancements--Introduce the Unit

Technological Advancements--Introduce the Unit

Think of what you already know about technology and innovations.

Remember: innovations are the same thing as inventions.​

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We are going to explore the importance of innovation.

Open Ended

Tell me one thing you know about technology and innovations.

Watch the video on the next slide, which will introduce some images and thoughts about our new topic.

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Each time we start a new unit, we come up with questions to focus our thinking. This helps us get ready to think deeply about the topic we will be discussing.

This photo shows a young girl constructing a project. I want to think of a targeted question to ask about this image. Let's try to make it a question that CANNOT be answered with yes or no.

One question I have is: What makes her project valuable or innovative?

Another question I have is: Are some innovations more valuable than others?​

I want you to think of a targeted question about this image.

Remember, the question needs to go back to our unit question: What is the value of innovation?

Which also means: Why is innovation important?​

Here are some question stems to help you brainstorm:

What is the woman _____?

Why is the woman _____?

What does the robot _______

How does the robot ______?

How does the woman ______?​

Open Ended

What question do you have about this image?

Here are some question stems to help you brainstorm:

What is the woman _____?

Why is the woman _____?

What does the robot _______

How does the robot ______?

How does the woman ______?​

​Great Job!

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See you for tomorrow's mini-lesson & read-aloud!​