4.1.1 Unit 4: Introduction

Unit 4
Technology

Knowledge Check and Introduction ​

Open Ended

Try to name as many ways you already used TECHNOLOGY today?

Lesson 4.1.1

Third Bundle

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​Timeout for a Knowledge Check

What is technology?

The definition of technology that this unit and lesson uses is a broader concept than you might associate with technology. Technology is more than the Internet and cell phones; technology is the practical application or use of any type of knowledge. It is taking information and making something out of it.

Let's take a look at the history of technology.

History Lesson

More History

Word Cloud

What do you feel is the MOST important technology advancement that has been made over the last 50 years?

Draw

BRAIN BREAK

Find the hidden pictures: rolling pin, pear, party hat, button, slice of pizza

​Informational Text

Informational writing provides readers with facts and information about a topic in a well-organized fashion. Informational writing does not include personal opinions. It is strictly objective.

Informational writing's purpose is to teach readers about a topic.

Examples of Informational Text:
Which ones DON'T belong?