Topic: Technology
Group Members: Eric Greco, Alex Mackay, Johnny Lau, Corey Long
Our theme was about the development of technology from 1970-1990. We gathered items that showed the changes in technology, such as laptops, records, and floppy disks. This topic interested us because it played such a dramatic role in the how our country developed and changed overtime.
We put together our project by putting two boxes on the bottom to play the base and one box on top in the center. On the very top of the center box we put color slides, then on the sides of the center box we covered one side with a record. Two of the other sides were covered with pictures of people who played key roles in changing our technology, such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, along with quotes from them. The other sides of the boxes on the bottom two had items such as tape recorders, floppy disks, and cd’s attached. We also glued on pictures of technological inventions that changed our lifestyle.
Gathering these items became a large task of its own, because we went to most of our parents to gather items but a lot of the ones we were searching for had been thrown away. We got a few of our items via the class, such as our floppy disk, but many of the items I found in my house. My mom gave me an old record, tape recorder, and slides. We got our boxes from the library.
It was very difficult to find items from the 70s and 80s that had still been kept. So, if we could have redone this project instead of doing a topic that interested us, maybe do one that we know we will have access to many items from that time period.
For next year’s class, I recommend choosing a topic that not only interests you but one that will be easy to find items for. Do not wait till the last minute to start the project, and on the day when you know you will be working in class have your box set-up already put together. Make sure you have the needed supplies and that no one in your group is slacking. This is not the type of project you want to start on the day it is due. Have the project describe the time period and your topic. Do not just put pictures on it, give it an identity.
Eric G
Your project sounds interesting, and I understand your situation with finding items that were 'eligible' for use...my project's topic (and the time period) made it difficult.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had fun creating your box, though! :)
- Tiffany
I like your topic, sounds like you found some cool stuff
ReplyDeleteYour post is formatted very neatly, and it is easy to follow and understand. Good job and I think that you had very good information for the students next year.
ReplyDeleteI liked your box! Your project is extremely interesting. Thanks!
ReplyDeletegood advice, i wish i heard that before this project started...
ReplyDeleteGood job, saw your box and it's really cool looking. Good blog
ReplyDeleteIt seems like it would be difficult to pull it off... finding technology from the 70's. Good job
ReplyDeleteNice job! I agree completely with your advice, it would have been much easier if our group thought of easy items we had before picking a theme.
ReplyDeleteVery thorough explanation. I enjoyed it very much.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic to use! Another item that might have been able to be used might be a radio of some sort, but the items your group had were very good and represented the technology of the time very well.
ReplyDeleteI like how thourough and easy to follow this is.
ReplyDeleteI liked you box a lot and the fluency of this writing. Nice work overall keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your suggestion to choose a topic that will be easy to find items for because the topic technology involves expensive items.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting topic with a through explanation about it. You gave good advice for next year's class.
ReplyDeleteThe advice is similar to mine. I have to say the topic really makes a difference in attitude if you can or can't find items.
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