1. Duration: 3 hours (4 class periods) The Big Idea: New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology

2. Lesson 1 Benchmarks 1F New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology. 4 1G The development of technology is a human activity and is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creative. 3 1H Technology is closely linked to creativity, which has resulted in innovation.3

3. Lesson 1 Benchmarks 1M Technological systems include input, processes, output, and, at times, feedback. 4 2N Systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others. 4 2P Technological systems can be connected to one another. 3 2T Different technologies involve different sets of processes. 4 2U Maintenance is the process of inspecting and servicing a product or system on a regular basis in order for it to continue functioning properly, to extend its life, or to upgrade its capability. 3 2V Controls are mechanisms or particular steps that people perform using information about the system that causes systems to change. 3

4. Lesson 1 Benchmarks 4D The use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology’s development and use. 4 4E Technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad, but decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences. 4 4F The development and use of technology poses ethical issues. 3 4G Economic, political, and cultural issues are influenced by the development and use of technology. 3 6D Throughout history, new technologies have resulted from the demands, values, and interests of individuals, businesses, industries, and societies. 4

5. Explain that the use of technology affects humans in various ways, including their safety, comfort, choices, and attitudes about technology’s development and use. Explain why technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad, but decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences. Cite instances where technology has strongly influenced the course of history. Define and provide examples of technology. Differentiate between desirable and undesirable outcomes of technology. Recognize that all technology has the potential to have positive and/or negative effects.

6. Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology. Objective: Define and provide examples of technology.Objective: Define and provide examples of technology.

7. Question: How would YOU define technology?Question: How would YOU define technology? –Students Think-Pair-Share definitions

8. Teacher categorizes the types of examples of technologyTeacher categorizes the types of examples of technology Teacher introduces standard definition of technologyTeacher introduces standard definition of technology Students complete ‘What Is Technology’ worksheetStudents complete ‘What Is Technology’ worksheet

10. Technology is: The application of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems and extend human capabilities.

11. Categorizing Technology Systems Based on: –What it does –Who it helps –Where it is used –When it was developed Neolithic Age 5,500 BC to 2,300 BC

12. Categorizing Technology Systems Examples of categories –Kitchen –Camping/Outdoors –Computers –Electronics –Communications –Transportation –Construction –High-tech devices –Educational

13. Standard: Students will develop and understand of the core concepts of technology.Standard: Students will develop and understand of the core concepts of technology. Objective: Recognize that we encounter technology everyday.Objective: Recognize that we encounter technology everyday.

14. Place four or five each of kitchen gadgets, hand-tools, and classroom technology items on a table. Allow students to separate them into categories.Place four or five each of kitchen gadgets, hand-tools, and classroom technology items on a table. Allow students to separate them into categories. Kitchen Hand Tools Camping/Outdoors

15. Students share examples of technology with the classStudents share examples of technology with the class Students complete first part of Tech Encounters worksheetStudents complete first part of Tech Encounters worksheet

17. Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology. Objectives:Objectives: –Differentiate between desirable and undesirable outcomes of technology. –Recognize that all technology has the potential to have positive and/or negative effects

18. Teacher will shares the statement “Technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad, but decisions about the use of products and systems can result in desirable or undesirable consequences.” Students, in small groups,complete Tech Encounters worksheet

19. The use of technology affects our safety. Improved SafetyReduced Safety Ex. Bike HelmetEx. Paint with lead in it (your example) Technology Encounters

20. Copy and give another example Different technologies involve different sets of processes. List processes used in Transportation Data ProcessingConstruction Storing Retrieving Communicating Evaluating Designing Developing Producing Marketing Managing

21. Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology.Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology. Learning Target:Learning Target: –Identify impacts of technology on society. –Cite instances where technology has strongly influenced the course of history.

22. Students perform active note taking and complete ‘Lesson 1 Notes’ worksheet (page 1)Students perform active note taking and complete ‘Lesson 1 Notes’ worksheet (page 1) Teacher explains impacts of technology on society and the course of historyTeacher explains impacts of technology on society and the course of history

24. Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology.Standard: Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic and political effects of technology. ObjectiveObjective –Explain that the use of technology affects humans in various ways. –Explain why technology, by itself, is neither good nor bad

25. The use of technology affects humans in various ways: Safety Comfort Choices Attitudes about use

26. Teacher provides a list of topics for assessing technological outcomesTeacher provides a list of topics for assessing technological outcomes Students complete ‘Technological Outcomes’ chartStudents complete ‘Technological Outcomes’ chart

27. Impacts of technology can be classified as: –Positive or negative –Expected or unexpected Technological Impacts

28. Create your own Technological Impacts chart Chose one of the following items: –Telescope –Video games –Automobile –Soda machine –Cigarettes –Disposable diapers –Fireworks –Graphing Calculator Each person at a table must be doing his own topic! Feel free to help each other out.

30. Technological Impacts of: Expected Unexpected + - Creates order Improves Safety Cost to Taxpayers Slows you down Red-light runners Helps pedestrians cross Lower insurance costs? POSITIVE (DESIRABLE) NEGATIVE (UNDESIRABLE)

31. Science, Technology, and Engineering On the back of your paper, write these three words leaving about 8 lines between each. You already have the definition of technology on the front of your paper. Use a textbook or dictionary to find a definition for the other two terms.

32. Students complete Formative Assessment.Students complete Formative Assessment. –“ –“Explain that new products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology.” –“Cite examples from the past or present day that support this statement.”