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Episode 2.4: The Technology Instructional VideoEpisode 2.4: The Technology Instructional Video
Publisher
Cisco
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:51
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Internet Access
Year
2018
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Language
English, Spanish, French, Other
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Episode 2.4: The Technology

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No power? That's no problem for the Global Problem Solvers! The fourth of seven episodes follows them in their search for solar panels to power their pop-up school kits. High water threatens to delay the return of normalcy for Tampa's school children.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

teams, teamwork, cooperation, problem solving strategies, solar cells, natural disasters, schools, communication technology, information technology, the internet, helping, strengths

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Bring a simple solar-powered device, such as an outdoor light, to class, so students see how long it must charge
  • Ask scholars why they think getting young ones back to school after a natural disaster is so important for kids and grown-ups alike

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure to point out the dangers of driving into standing water, as this is shown in the video

Pros

  • Portrays solar cells realistically, as the team must incorporate a rechargeable battery into the kit
  • Learners see characters their age with different backgrounds and strengths working together toward a common goal

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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