Lesson Title: Exploring Modern Technology

Learning Intention: The student will demonstrate understanding of the importance of modern technology in their lives by drawing at least three technologies they use the most with appropriate labels on manila paper.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to identify and label at least three technologies they use in their daily lives. 2. Students will be able to explain the importance of these technologies in their lives. 3. Students will be able to present their drawings to the class.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the students to think about the different types of technology they use in their daily lives. Discuss with the class why technology is important and how it helps us in various ways.

Main Part: 1. Introduce the activity by explaining that the students will be drawing and labeling three technologies they use the most on manila paper. 2. Provide examples of technologies such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and video game consoles. 3. Allow time for the students to work on their drawings and labels. 4. Encourage students to share their drawings with a partner and discuss why they chose those particular technologies.

Plenary: Gather the students together and have a few volunteers share their drawings with the class. Discuss as a group the importance of technology in our lives and how it helps us in different ways.

Differentiation: For students who may need extra support, provide visual aids or examples of technologies they can choose from. For students who may need a challenge, encourage them to draw and label additional technologies or explain how they use the technologies in more detail.

Assessment Strategies: Observe students as they work on their drawings and labels to assess their understanding of the lesson. Use the completed drawings as a form of assessment to see if students were able to meet the success criteria.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How has technology changed the way we communicate with others? (Analyzing) 2. Can you think of any potential drawbacks of relying too much on technology in our daily lives? (Evaluating) 3. How do you think technology will continue to evolve in the future? (Creating)