A WebQuest for Grades 6-8

1. Timeline of Science &
Technology
A WebQuest for
Technology students
in Grades 6-8

2. Introduction
We have now discussed the
major advances in technology,
and technology trends for the
future.
Students will now investigate a
time
period in history and report on the
major technologies from that time
Period.
Students will present their
research
using PowerPoint.

3. 2-3 students working
together will choose 1
of the 10 time periods
in the “Timelines of
Science and
Technology” series to
investigate.

4.  Volume 1: Origins of Science: Prehistory – 850 B.C.
 Volume 2: Classical and Early Medieval Science: 849 B.C. – 999 A.D.
 Volume 3: Late Medieval and Renaissance Science: 1000-1624
 Volume 4: The Scientific Revolution: 1625-1774
 Volume 5: The Industrial Revolution: 1775- 1839
 Volume 6: The Age of Steam: 1840-1884
 Volume 7: The Age of Electricity: 1885-1919
 Volume 8: The Atomic Age: 1920-1949
 Volume 9: The Space Age: 1950-1979
 Volume 10: The Modern World: 1980 - Present

5. The Task
• Your group will research 10 major technologies from
that time period and present a PowerPoint
presentation to the entire class on your findings.
• The presentation must include:
• 1. Title Slide
• 2. Minimum 10 technologies from the time
period (1-2 slides per technology)
• 3. Choose 1 technology from that time that
has influenced you and/or the world today.
• 4. All slides must include text and pictures.

6. The Process
• After taking an Introduction to PowerPoint
course, students will choose 1-2 students to
work with.
• Students will select a time period.
• Using the volume series as well as Nettrekker,
investigate your time period and choose 10
technologies to present via PowerPoint to
your class.

7. Evaluation
• Checklist for PowerPoint presentation
• Rubric for PowerPoint presentation

8. Conclusion
• Where do you think technology is heading?