Classroom Resource

Invent Apps That Help Others and Build Empathy

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

In this interactive lesson, students will discover how new apps are improving the lives of people with a disability or illness and helping to raise empathy. Through original student-produced videos via PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, students will learn about individuals who have overcome challenges and went on to help others. Then, students will use their knowledge of the invention process to design their own app which addresses a problem facing their school or community.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.28

Define assistive technologies and state reasons they may be needed.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.28

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that people have differing abilities and that technologies exists to aid users in overcoming challenges.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • define 'assistive technology'.
  • explain reasons one may use an assistive technology.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • being different doesn't have to be a difficulty.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.28

Classify types of assistive technologies.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.28

Vocabulary

  • assistive technology

Knowledge

Students know:
  • assistive technologies have been created to assist in many areas of need (auditory, visual, motor, etc.
    • ).

Skills

Students are able to:
  • distinguish the needs addressed by different assistive technologies.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • assistive technologies have been created to assist in many areas of need (auditory, visual, motor, etc.
    • ).
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.27

Analyze assistive technologies and how they improve the quality of life for users.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.27

Vocabulary

  • assistive technology

Knowledge

Students know:
  • technologies exist to assist users with varying needs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • research assistive technologies.
  • determine the possible uses of assistive technologies that can improve quality of life for users.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • technologies exist or can be created to help people accomplish tasks they may not otherwise be able.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ilnewsh18-sci-ilinvention/invent-app…

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

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