Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- Progressive changes in technology have occurred in each decade since WWII in the United States.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Appraise the value of technological advances and their impact on society.
- Cite evidence to explain the progression of technological advancements from the 1950's to present.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- There have been important technological advancements in society in the United States since WWII.
Vocabulary
- fashion dolls
- audio cassette
- artificial heart
- internet
- calculator
- World Wide Web
- DVD
- word processor
- Doppler radar
- fiber optics
- trade agreements
- digital
- Global Positioning System
