Grade 4 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 11, Lesson 2

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Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 11, Lesson 2: New Uses of Science and Technology (pp. 255-259)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Technology For twenty years after World War II, new industries based on science and new technology grew in California.

Have students fold a paper in thirds. Have them quick-write or draw a picture that shows three areas of change in California due to new research and technology: in the air, on the land, and below the sea. Use students' writing and drawings to discuss the changes in aviation, sea exploration, and farming.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Invite students to write newspaper articles about the benefits of new technology to California just after World War II.
Have students make props and pantomime the various effects of research and technology. Examples include: Yeager's flight at super-sonic speed, deep-sea submarine exploration, and farm machines that use new technology.

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