Sites (16)
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A Science Odyssey: Technology
Learn about changes in technology since the early 1900s and how these changes have influenced our lives.
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BOS Resources
List of sites suitable for this unit.
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Children of Ancient Rome
Family Life in Ancient Rome.
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Children of the Vikings
Roles and expectations of Viking Children.
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Etch-a-Sketch
Learn about this toy, play the online version and see some sample drawings.
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Extinct Technologies
Things are changing so fast that some of us find it hard to keep up. We explore new developments in the technological field.
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Going Going Gone
A Thinkquest site all about the way things used to be.
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History of Telecommunications
All about the history of the telegraph, telephone, radio, television, and computers.
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History of Toys and Games
Information, timeline and dates about the invention of various toys.
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Imagination Timeline
Travel in this time machine and see a timeline of inventions.
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Ingenious Inventions Through History
Learn about 16 important inventions that have changed lives.
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Mr Potato Head
Learn about his popular toy from the 60's and 70's.
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National Farm Toy Museum
Take a virtual tour of the museum that includes pedal tractors, construction equipment, tractors, fire engines, trucks, and banks.
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Our Wireless Future
Take a tour of the high-tech home of the future where computers, appliances, and communication devices are all linked on the same wireless network.
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The Golden Years
A Thinkquest site created by students about lifestyles of the older generation.
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The Great Idea Finder
Invention profiles, timelines and history.
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Lessons (20)
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And The Winner Is
Children will use their artistic skills to create an award for a fabulous family member. .
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Back In The Olden Days
Students will discuss what it might have been like when, and where, their parents and grandparents grew up.
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Build Your Community
Students will learn about a variety of businesses and the service they provide to a community.
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Children of Ancient Egypt
Life in Ancient Egyptian times.
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Eureka!
Students explore the concept of invention and innovation by studying the use of plastics.
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Eyewitness to History
In this lesson, students explore this second set of connections, talking with family members about landmark events they have witnessed in their lifetimes to learn how history touches our lives.
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Family
This unit provides opportunities for students to explore their roles and responsibilities within the home, the school and the community.
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Family Arts and Crafts
Lesson ideas and group activities related to a family theme.
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Family Pictures
Children will exercise their graphing skills by creating, reading, and comparing picture graphs using the total number of people in their families.
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Geo Generations
Students create a Geo-Generations Scrapbook that charts where members of your family have lived and tells what those places were like.
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Groups We Belong To
To help students identify the kinds of groups they are born into and join.
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Inventions 2: The Impact
To help students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention, particularly the kinds of effects they can have on people.
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Inventions That Changed The World
In this project, you will take a closer look at how times have changed.
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My Piece of History
In this lesson, students first examine pictures of household objects from the late 20th century and gather historical information about them from older family members.
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My Recipe
Students record a favourite family recipe that reflects on their cultural heritage.
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Our Families
Unit of work where students describe and compare families and organize information using graphs or charts.
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Parents and Games
Students interview family members or friends, recording oral histories of games they played as children and record them in a chart.
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Technology at Home
Try to imagine going through a day at home without many of the devices you take for granted.
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What is History?
In this lesson, young students will gain a frame of reference for understanding history and for recognizing that the past is different depending on who is remembering and retelling it.
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Who Helps?
Children develop their understanding of how their families function and renew their appreciation for various family members.
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