Public learning track
Technology, Society, and Cultural Change
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
11 lessons
Goal
Examine how technologies are designed, classified, and used for social purposes, and evaluate their intended and unintended consequences on societies.
11 lessons
0 of 11 done
- 1Types of Technology Used in Daily Social LifeUp nextStart
- 2How Technologies Support Cultural PracticesPremiumNot started yet
- 3Classifying Technologies by Purpose and DesignNot started yet
- 4Examining Technology Access and the Digital DivideNot started yet
- 5How Changing Technologies Affect People Around the WorldNot started yet
- 6Intended Versus Unintended Consequences of InventionsNot started yet
- 7How Transportation Technology Transformed SocietiesNot started yet
- 8How Communication Technology Changed Human ConnectionNot started yet
- 9Evaluating the Purpose and Impact of Agricultural TechnologyNot started yet
- 10How Modern Technologies Affect Indigenous and Traditional CulturesNot started yet
- 11Evaluating the Cultural Benefits and Challenges of New ToolsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.BH4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will examine the progression of specific forms of technology and their influence within various societies.
- BH4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Progression of technology
- SS.BH4.a.eWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Describe specific types of technology and demonstrate how they are used on a daily basis for social or cultural purposes.
- SS.BH4.a.iWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Classify technologies based on intended use, access, and design, and how they might change people’s lives (for better or worse).
- SS.BH4.a.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Differentiate between intended and unintended consequences of various forms of technology and how they may affect societies and cultures.
- SS.BH4.a.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Evaluate the purpose for which a technology is created and analyze the consequences (intended and unintended) to different cultures.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
6 lessons
Emotions, Relationships, and Social Choices
Understand how personal emotions, family, friends, and everyday choices shape interpersonal relationships and well-being.
2
8 lessons
Cognition, Environment, and Human Behavior
Examine how learning, biology, habits, and environmental factors interact to shape individual thought and action.
3
7 lessons
Understanding Personal and Cultural Identity
Explore the foundational elements of personal identity, including how family heritage, culture, religion, age, and social background shape who we are.
4
7 lessons
Diversity, Inclusion, and Celebrating Differences
Examine the impacts of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination while learning how to foster inclusive communities and celebrate diverse cultural identities.
5
7 lessons
Cultural Universals and Meeting Basic Needs
Explore how cultures around the world share universal human experiences while meeting essential needs for food, shelter, learning, and family life.
6
7 lessons
Environmental Adaptation and Community Solutions
Analyze how diverse communities adapt to their environments, use traditional knowledge and technology, and solve complex community challenges.
7
6 lessons
Group Dynamics: Why Groups Form, Cooperate, and Clash
Explore why people form communities and examine the cultural, social, and resource-based factors that drive cooperation and conflict among groups.
8
8 lessons
Building Peace: Diplomacy, Institutions, and Conflict Resolution
Examine how treaties, trade, institutions, and peaceful strategies help communities resolve disagreements and foster global cooperation.
9
7 lessons
Understanding Civic Communities and Collaboration
Explore how citizens, organizations, and governments collaborate at school, local, tribal, state, and global levels to address community challenges.
10
7 lessons
Taking Civic Action: Planning and Leading Community Projects
Research community issues, advocate with elected officials, and carry out collaborative service-learning projects from planning through final presentation.
11
7 lessons
Cultural Traditions, Values, and the Environment
Explore how cultural values and traditions develop, how perspectives shape everyday experiences, and how different cultures interpret the natural world.
12
5 lessons
Cross-Cultural Empathy and Global Connections
Develop strategies to overcome cultural bias, understand the role of institutions, and examine how local community actions connect to global systems.
13
11 lessons
Technology, Society, and Cultural Change
Examine how technologies are designed, classified, and used for social purposes, and evaluate their intended and unintended consequences on societies.