1. EXPLORING INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS Unit 1

2. Vocabulary Activity In groups of 2 or 3, you will visit each vocabulary word. You will need to write down the word and its definition in your EDJ (or a piece of paper if you STILL don’t have it). You will have TWO MINUTES at each station. Do not switch stations until you hear the music change. Please push in your chairs when you leave the station. You need to rotate CLOCKWISE when it is time to move (follow the arrows). After the 9 th rotation, return to your assigned seat.

3. Technology vs. Science Technology The study of the application of knowledge, creativity, and resources to solve problems and extend human potential. Science The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations. TPS Activity: Write an example of technology and an example of science in your EDJ.

4. Needs and Wants Need – Something you must have to survive. Want – Something to make things easier or solve problems. Examples of NEEDS? Examples of WANTS?

5. Technology and Society Impact The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated. Examples? Society Relationships among groups of humans. Examples?

6. Products Product A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes. Examples? Is technology a product?

7. Invention vs. Innovation Invention A new technological product, system, or method of doing something. Examples? Innovation An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something. Examples?

8. How Other Subjects Relate… Science contributes to the development of technology. Mathematics makes sure technology is developed with precision and accuracy. History lets us know what technologies have or have not worked as well as the impacts they have had. Think of a technology that could not have been developed without science, mathematics, and history. How have science, mathematics, and history contributed to its development or improvement? Record this in your EDJ.

9. Exit Ticket Think of one technology that might impact society in a positive AND negative way… List the technology and it’s impacts on your comment card – turn this in before you leave the classroom! #TechnologyAndSociety

10. Positively AND Negatively? What are some more examples of technology that might impact the environment, our culture, politics, etc. both positively and negatively?

11. Electronic Media Ethics Video http://www.powtoon.com/show/c3Ev4TGklP4/electronic- media-ethics/#/ http://www.powtoon.com/show/c3Ev4TGklP4/electronic- media-ethics/#/ Reading (Handout) Together we will read the information about intellectual property.

12. Electronic Media Ethics Activity #1 You and a partner will work together to complete the five scenarios on your worksheet. Activity #2 You and a partner will create a list of tips to help others remember the rules of Intellectual Property. EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY – Create a poster that outlines the rules of Intellectual Property.

13. Warm Up - Inventions Working in groups of 2 or 3, brainstorm a list of inventions you see around the classroom. Please use a piece of scrap paper. Once you have completed your list, write 3 of your inventions on the board. Answers should NOT be repeated. You have 5 minutes to complete these tasks!

14. Research Working in groups of 2-3, conduct research on an invention. The invention must be from the TIME list and approved by the teacher! During your research, you will need to find/include the following: Name of the Invention Date it was invented Time line of important events Patent number(s) and date of patent Description of the device, material, etc. Impact on our lives Brief biography of inventor(s) Links, photos, etc. Bibliography