Technology and Inventions
Computer Science Class, 6th-8th Grade, Dr. Wise
Student Objective:
Computer Science Standard:
MS.FC: Foundational Concepts:
Analyze the advantages and limitations of existing computing devices to improve user experience.
MS.IC: Impacts of Computing:
Identify and evaluate the impacts computer science innovations have had on our society
Essential Question:
Student Directions:
1. Research using the links below and conduct your own research to report on 5 inventions that are making a difference in people's lives. What are the advantages and limitations of these inventions?
2. Use PowerPoint to showcase your 5 inventions. Write at least five sentences to describe the invention and how it helps or explain what it is used for. Make sure you cite each source you use on each slide of your PowerPoint. Also discuss the advantages and limitations of each invention.
3. Use slide transitions, images, gifs, text features, and animations to enhance your presentation.
4. Include one screen recording.
5. Record your voice reading your slides or video record yourself reading your slides
4. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
5. Put your project on the class padlet.