Have students use books in the library to read the stories of Canadian inventors and inventions.
Have students interview older family members and write a summary report on changes they have seen taking
place in their workplaces.
Remind students to bring examples of new technology (such as game pads, pagers, FRS radios, etc.) to next
class that the presenter will attend.
Technology link: Have students use Internet sites such as the following to research and report to the class on
Canadian inventions and technology:
Canada Science and Technology Museum http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/
CN Gallery of pictures on science and technology http://webgallery.nmstc.ca/
Canadian Inventions Gallery http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/english/schoolzone/kidszone2.cfm
