Technology Effects WebQuest
Mr. Bucci - Technology 8
Pomona Middle School
www.bucciteacher.com

 

                      


Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion


Introduction

Look around you. Every tool or device you see anywhere was invented by some individual or by a group of people. Many inventions are born out of need. Others are discovered by accident. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to become an Expert Cyber Detective and conduct an investigation to unlock the mysteries of a technological device.


 


Task

Great! You have chosen to accept the mission. You and your assigned partner will choose an invention to research. Your research will unlock mysteries about an inventor of a particular tool, the purpose of the invention, and the positive and negative affects on society.
 

 

The Process

Now that you have been assigned a project partner, you are ready to begin your investigation. Let’s get started.

 

Assignment 1 Probing for Information

 

1.  Read through the list of inventions below and choose a one that you mutually agree upon.

  • Automatic Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Air Conditioner
  • Elevator
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Microwave Oven
  • Traffic Signal
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Machine
  • Smoke Detector
  • Aerosol Spray Can

    2.  Answer questions about your chosen invention. Click here to view the form that you will use to input    your answers. Keep this form open at all times so that you may record information quickly.

 

3.  Use the following sources to locate information about your invention.

 

Resources

The following web sites may help you in your research.


Evaluation
 

Now that you have collected the data it is time to put on your investigative hat and analyze it.

 

1.  Open your Probing Form and locate your answers to the questions about the impact your chosen invention has on society. You will use this information to complete the Invention Analysis Chart.

 

2.  Click here to open the Invention Analysis Chart and input the information.

 

3.  Examine your completed chart. Discuss the most significant negative impact and write at least one recommendation for improvement. Please write your recommendation in the box under your chart.

 

You may keep your recommendation can be as simple. For example, add air freshener to decrease odor.

 

Your completed chart and recommendations will serve as the evaluation.

 

                                Getting to Know Technology Rubric

CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Score
Teamwork
 16 Points
x 4
Worked closely as a team and enjoyed the experience.
Worked together well enough to produce an acceptable report.
Worked independently, instead of as a team.
Refused to work together, or fussed constantly.
 
Slideshow/Poster
32 points

x 8
 
The PowerPoint/poster is very well written and easy to read. All 6 requirements about the inventor's life were met exceptionally well.
The PowerPoint/poster explains who, what, when, where, how, and why about the inventor
The PowerPoint/poster tells 3 of the 6 requirements for the assignment.
There is less than 3 requirements written about the inventor
 
Quality of Information
16 points

x 4
 
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes all supporting details and/or examples.
Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.
Information  relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.
Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
 
Reference Slide or Reference page  
8 points
x 2
The reference slide/ page lists all sites per crew member and is easy to read and follow. It would be easy to check these sites for more information.
The reference slide./ page lists 2 sites for each crew member.
The reference slide/page has only one site.
There is no attempt to create a reference slide/page.
 
Grammar
 12 points
x 3
There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes
There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes
There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes
There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes
 
Following Classroom Guidelines
16 points
x 4 
Arrived to class on time, used class time appropriately, did not distract others, stayed on task the whole time.
Arrived to class late, used class time appropriately, did not distract others, stayed on task most of the time.
Arrived to class late, was a distraction to other students, and did not stay on task most of the time.
Arrived to class late repeatedly, was not on task at all and was constantly distracting other students.
 

 

 


Conclusion

Congratulations! You have unlocked the mysteries. You have been will be promoted to the position of Expert Cyber Detective.

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion


Credits: Mr. Elis, St. John the Baptist School