The shock of the new
Using four inventions from 1985, this lesson sequence explores the impact of innovation, supporting circumstances, how individuals contribute to change and the importance of addressing benefits as well as risks in the development of new systems.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Impact and interactions, Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI10P10
Evaluate existing and student solutions against the design criteria, user stories, possible future impact and opportunities for enterprise |
| Keywords | Technological change, Inventions, Problem-solving, Inclusive education, disability, disabilities |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Inclusive education |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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