Techno Current Events
What cool, new events have taken place in the techno world? What new inventions have come out? A new spin on an old idea? Advances in techno research?
Research
Part One: Research the latest TECHNOLOGY. Locate the top 3 most interesting articles you read. Copy each of the web addresses and paste them into a Google doc titled "Current Events". Then proceed to take notes from each of the articles under their respective headings. Be sure to include their 3 MAIN IDEAS.
Note: 2 of these articles will be used in part 2 of this project and the 3rd will be used in part 3.
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Note: 2 of these articles will be used in part 2 of this project and the 3rd will be used in part 3.
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Techno Current Event MadLibs
Part Two: Choose a technological topic. Research at least two reputable articles on your topic. Copy and paste two, one-page articles from the reputable websites you chose. Choose one of them for your first MadLib.
1st MadLib
This puzzle must be at least ½ to full page of text from one of your researched articles. Strategically remove no less than 10 words from your article. Print it out – make sure it has the proper heading at the top of the page.
2nd MadLib
This second puzzle must be a full page of text from a different article you researched. You must replace at least 15 words. Print it out – make sure it has the proper heading at the top of the page.
1st MadLib
This puzzle must be at least ½ to full page of text from one of your researched articles. Strategically remove no less than 10 words from your article. Print it out – make sure it has the proper heading at the top of the page.
2nd MadLib
This second puzzle must be a full page of text from a different article you researched. You must replace at least 15 words. Print it out – make sure it has the proper heading at the top of the page.
Techno Current Event
Part Three:
From your chosen research topic, pull three to four of the most important facts from the articles you researched. Arrange them into a logical pattern. Write an introductory paragraph around those facts. Describe fact number one. Describe fact number two, then fact number three and then fact number four (if you chose 4 details). Write a summary, or concluding paragraph.
Be sure to include the particulars about the article. (Title of Article, Date Published, Author, Url, Importance to society, to you, to the world, The good that will come out of this will be…The bad that will come from this is…) Try to avoid the use of contractions in a formal paper. Grammar and punctuation errors will detract from grade.
This assignment is a 5 paragraph essay. For example: (fictional article and essay – demonstration only)
The field of technology is ever expanding and at an exponential rate. Recently, Live Science reported on a new product by the Stark Enterprises company entitled, “Iron in the Sky.” The author, Pepper Potts, in May of 2015, illuminated many amazing facets of this new scientific breakthrough. Chief among these were the ability to fly, blast energy pulses from your hands and to have an on-board semi-intelligent computer as the co-pilot.
Many people have longed for a chance to soar like a bird. Now that possibility is within our grasp. The basic Stark suit can propel its owner at speeds of up 250 mph. Turning is still slower than one might expect, however Mr. Stark is currently working on a new side propulsion that will revolutionize direction change.
When wearers of these suits encounter bad guys from other universes there is no need to worry. Stark Enterprises has included energy weapons in the palms of the suit's gloves. These blasters send forth a wave of energy the equivalent of a category five hurricane. Nothing nasty will hang around for long with weapons like these.
Jarvis is the name of the on-board semi-intelligent artificially intelligent navigation system. With a built in global positioning system and more answers than Siri, you are on your way to a great adventure. When flying the globe, you will need to know where you are. Travelers will never be lost again. The down side might be that Loki will get a suit and be even more powerful.
In summary, I feel the new Stark Suit will be a benefit to society with its flight capabilities, the energy weapons, and the Jarvis co-pilot. Now we can just strap this suit on and protect the world from invaders from elsewhere. See for yourself if you would sport a new suit this Christmas: www.LiveScience.com/Ironinthesky.com. www.starkenterprises/suit.com
*Specifics:
· Articles must have been published within the last 60 days and must be about a technological product or change in technology.
· Report must be at least one and no more than 2 pages in length, double spaced, and in 12 Pt Times New Roman font.
· Active Hyperlinks to articles must be provided.
· Report is worth 100 points. Portion of grade is determined by use of correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and complete sentences. No bullet points.
· Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any circumstance. Use your own words. You must use quotation marks around any quotes. Do not quote more than 1 or 2 sentences for this assignment.
Presentation of Findings
Part Four: Presentation Portion
This portion must be completed after your research, MadLibs and essay.
*Specifics:
You may choose the format to present your research findings.
Your presentation must include details and pictures from your research.
Your presentation should contain a short video clip of your chosen topic.
Your presentation must be at least one minute long and not more than ten minutes.
This portion must be completed after your research, MadLibs and essay.
*Specifics:
You may choose the format to present your research findings.
Your presentation must include details and pictures from your research.
Your presentation should contain a short video clip of your chosen topic.
Your presentation must be at least one minute long and not more than ten minutes.
Project Resources
5 Paragraph Essay Structure Form
Please use this form for reference when completing this assignment. Click the button below to download.
Techno Current Event Presentation
Expectations (Set by Technology students)
Must interact with audience, must project voice and face audience, must know topic and be able to answer basic questions (notecards OK), must have facts and pictures (short video OK), must have at least 5 slides and not more than 20, presentation should be exciting/creative/attention getting,
This project will be student graded as well as teacher graded.
Rubric
HP P PP MP
All+ All All, Awkward Most