1. Agenda: 1) Finish and discuss questions 2) “Spot Goes High-Tech” 3) Technology Research Summary
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016

2. Comprehension and discussion questions
1) What experiences led Brock to leave the dome?
2) In a way, is nature outside the dome different from what Brock has been taught?
3) Why do you think dome scientists and leaders have not updated their information about the outside environment?
4) What details suggest that Brock is already enjoying the companionship of the puppy?
5) In the first half of the story, how does Brock know what emotions he is feeling?
6) Why does Brock fool the scientists into thinking he and Brog have rabies?
7) How does meeting Brog change Brock’s life?

3. “Spot Goes High-Tech” – page 61
In your sourcebook, write one paragraph in response to the article after you read it.
What other advances in robotics have been made? How can you connect to the article?

4. Choose One and Write About It
1) Would the positive effects of a robotic pet last? Why or why not?
2) Did you know that robotic pets had been invented
3) Why is your opinion of real-life robopets?
4)Do you think the use of robotic pets is the first step toward a society like the one in “The Last Dog”?

5. Using Destiny
Research one of the following fields for futuristic technologies: education, energy, transportation, communication.
Locate one article about your chosen field.
Write summary about the article. (See rubric)

6. Make Sure To Include… Name of article Author Date Website
Two paragraphs of summary