LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 1.01

Identify and describe the effect technological changes have had on business, transportation, communications, industry, and agriculture in a global society. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

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The little transistor that could
Students look at the development of a technology that has had a huge impact on modern life—the transistor. Students will look at some of the constraints that affected the development of the transistor and will examine the wide-ranging effect of a single innovation. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Computer Technology Skills and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science