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Generation Tech

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Students explore the work ethic and world view of the current "gamer generation." They brainstorm, describe, analyze and document the latest technology to create a virtual time capsule for a future generation.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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