Through utilizing the Internet to discover technological advances in the 20th century and interviewing relatives and friends who experienced these changes in communication, learners will discover firsthand how technology has changed...

Canada has accomplished some important achievements in space technology. Use the links to explore the main topics. Educators will appreciate connecting to the school program "Space: Space Exploration" on this site.

This extensive learning module examines how the United States' efforts to increase foreign trade, add new territory, and isolate itself from Europe affected its foreign policy and other initiatives. It investigates how advances in...

In this module, students will learn to identify the characteristics of effective global collaborators, the importance of respect for others' cultures, and how to apply these skills in a global collaboration. They will examine a global or...

Read about how cellphone technology is drastically changing life in remote villages of South Africa. Click on link for classroom lesson plan.

[Free Registration/Login Required] By learning the Rings of Responsibility, 2nd graders explore how the Internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help students to think critically about the different ways...

Lesson investigates electronic communication from the Morse Code system to text messaging. To learn about this, young scholars construct simple circuits, send messages to each other, and explore the history and impact of communication.

Because blogs have become such a popular 21st century communication tool, they can sometimes be accessed with a price. This article teaches the risks of blogging as well as how to protect oneself.

Through a number of articles, stories and research we learn about the invention process, including communicating your ideas, staying resilient when things go wrong.

This learning module is made up of nine quests organized into sets of three. In the first set, students learn how to protect themselves online. In the second, they go through three simulations/games to learn how to protect their...

Thanks to autonomous technologies, it won't be long until computers entirely control much of the world's driving experience. But to become a fully viable, ubiquitous option, there are still significant hurdles to clear. This article...

Young scholars explore the similarities and differences between in-person and online communications, and then learn how to write clear and respectful emails. Requires free membership.

This article provides brief descriptions of twenty digital tools that can be used by both teachers and students for making infographics, presentations, videos, animations, as well as for assessments, quizzes, and more. Each tool is...

As students visit sites that request information about their identity, they learn to adopt a critical inquiry process that empowers them to protect themselves and their families from identity theft. They learn the difference between...

With the booming market of "Beanie Baby" type stuffed animals being so prominent in students' lives, this project brings that interest into the classroom through the use of research, science, hands-on experiences, and technology. The...

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