How
Does That Work?
Create a presentation in PowerPoint, Word, Activstudio, Movie Maker, Photostory3, etc. outlining how one technology tool works.
Website: http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Requirements:
û Title Page- First /Last name
û Explain how your apparatus works. -5 slides
û Provide several pictures. –on every slide/page
û Label the parts of your tool.
û Who was inventor? When?
û Why was it invented? For what purpose?
û Do we still use the tool the same way? What has changed?
û Where is this apparatus built/manufactured?
û What are the raw materials used to build this product?
û What are the costs to build? What does it sell for? What is the profit margin?
û Health risks/benefits?
û How do YOU use this device?
û Unusual facts?
û Does the tool have a nickname?
û Can we live without this technology instrument? Explain.
û Can this tool be improved? How?
û How does this tool make our lives easier? More efficient.
û What is the most interesting thing you have learned?- 5 sentences
û Create a 5 question quiz at the end. -5 slides
Ø No less than 20 slides. The design is up to you.
Ideas:
· Computer
· TV-plasma/HD
· Light bulb
· Printer
· Computer mouse
· Refrigerator/freezer
· Car
· Phone/cell phone/text messaging
· Internet
· Satellites
· iPod/iPhone
· Space shuttle
Last Update: 04/30/2010 03:29 PM -0500