Technology Image Analysis

The student will explore a technology image from the Library of Congress Web site related to the subject matter that they are studying and complete a picture analysis worksheet and bibliography page worksheet. The Teacher can use the overhead projector, make copies of the image for individual or pairs of students, or allow students to work at computers. Teachers may choose to give Picture Bibliography Page Worksheet to students to work independently, or go over the page during class discussion.

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

After completion of this lesson, the student will be able to identify various technological devices; be able to recognize materials they are made from; and be able to problem solve ways to protect them from enemy destruction.

Essential and guiding questions: 

How has human made technologies changed our lives for the better? 

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Applying
Extension suggestions: 
  • Investigate Library of Congress for more images related to the current image
  • Make PowerPoint presentations over information learned 

Helpful Hints

MATERIALS:

  • Picture Inquiry Worksheet
  • Picture Bibliography Page Worksheet