SS10.6.11

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

Students know:

Progressive changes in technology have occurred in each decade since WWII in the United States.

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.

Students understand that:

There have been important technological advancements in society in the United States since WWII.

Examples: 1950s–fashion doll, audio cassette

1960s–action figure, artificial heart, Internet, calculator

1970s–word processor, video game, cellular telephone

1980s–personal computer, Doppler radar, digital cellular telephone

1990s–World Wide Web, digital video diskette (DVD)

2000s–digital music player, social networking technology, personal Global Positioning System (GPS) device