Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?

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Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge?

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This lesson combines two different aspects of 18th century America - the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and the inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. Exploring each of these topics gives students the opportunity to not only understand the impact of the people and events, but to also understand the importance of science and technology throughout history.

Education Levels:

4, 5, 6

Subject:

Technology, Language Arts, Technology And Civilization

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

WGBH

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Keywords:

Inventors, Inventions, 18th century, Roebling, John, Scieszka, Jon, Edison, Thomas Alva, Time Warp Trio, Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge

Mediator:

Middle school teachers, Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

Timewarptrio.com

Is Part Of:

http://www.timewarptrio.com/teachers-parents/lessons/

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

History, Language Arts, English, Science

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Conforms To

Social Studies Curriculum Standards (2001)

History

Content Standard: 5.0
History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence to develop comparative and casual analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based.

Era 3 -Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)

Understand the place of historical events in the context of past, present and future.

a. Demonstrate an understanding that people in different times and places view the world differently.

Conforms To

Social Studies Curriculum Standards (2001)

Economics

Content Standard: 2.0
Globalization of the economy, the explosion of population growth, technological changes and international competition compel students to understand, both personally and globally, the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students will examine and analyze economic concepts such as basic needs versus wants, using versus/saving money, and policy making versus decision making.

Understand the potential costs and benefits of individual economic choices in the market economy.

d. Explain and illustrate how values and beliefs influence different economic decisions related to needs and wants.

Conforms To

Social Studies Curriculum Standards (2001)

Culture

Content Standard: 1.0
Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and traditions. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures.

Understand the influence of science and technology on the development of culture through time.

c. Describe examples in which values, beliefs, and attitudes have been influenced by technological knowledge.

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