A Day In My Life



[pic] Invention and Innovation – Unit 1

Twenty years ago, things were a lot different in the world. CDs didn’t exist, and there were not pagers, or cell phones. In 20 years, students might like to know what a day in the life of a student was like in today’s world. Using a prepared worksheet, you will create a pie graph illustrating the number of hours you spend in different activities during a typical day. The graph will be integrated into a presentation that you will create about your daily activities and the inventions that affect your daily life. The presentation will be stored on the school network to provide future students a glimpse of life in today’s world.

The instructions list the specific steps that you need to complete the assessment. Take as much time as you need to complete each step, and then check with your teacher to continue to the next activity.

Step #1: Review the rubric.

a) Your teacher will review the assessment criteria for this project that is described in the rubric.

b) If you have questions about the criteria in the rubric, please clarify your questions before you begin.

Step #2: How do you spend your time?

a) Use the Time Management template to create a spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) that charts how you use your time.

b) Begin by listing your daily activities, then estimating the amount of time each day you spend doing each activity.

c) Use the SUM formula to total the time spent each day. You should account for 24 hours.

d) Format the spreadsheet. Fill the total cell with a color and bold the total so it is easier to see. Change font, size, styles as desired.

e) Save your work often.

***** Ask your teacher to check your work before continuing.*****

Step #3: Create and format a pie chart illustrating how you use your time each day.

a) Use the Chart Wizard to create a pie chart. You may choose the pie chart styles and colors that best represent your data.

b) Title your chart using a title that describes the data represented in the pie chart.

c) Add a chart legend. The legend should list the various categories documented in your time management spreadsheet.

d) Save your work often.

***** Ask your teacher to check your work before continuing.*****

Step #4: Begin to create the presentation about your daily activities.

a) Choose your slide design and/or colors.

b) Slide #2 should include the pie chart you created in step #2 and a short value statement describing your reaction to how your time is spent. Do you spend your time wisely? What changes would you make if you could? (e.g. I was surprised to find that I spent so much time doing homework! I will have to consider spending more time with my friends.)

c) Your slide show should contain a title slide, slide #2 including the pie chart, and at least 3 additional slides describing the various activities you have listed in your time management spreadsheet. Make sure there is a slide about the inventions that impact your daily life. For each of your daily activities, outline several talking points for your presentation to give your audience a better idea of what this activity means to you.

d) Be sure to include graphics, sounds, and transitions as appropriate. Microsoft Clip Art does not require copyright documentation. If you include other graphics (i.e. from the Internet), be sure to include the copyright source.

e) Save your work often.

***** Ask your teacher to check your work before continuing.*****

Step #5: Review the Product

a) In reviewing your slideshow, what do you think? Would you find this type of information interesting about students who were your age 20 years ago?

b) Refer to the criteria in the rubric you reviewed as a whole class before you began this project. Highlight the statements in the rubric which you believe best describe your product and efforts.

c) If you have questions about the criteria in the rubric, please clarify your questions with your teacher.

d) Give the paper copy of the rubric you highlighted to your teacher.

Step #6: Save your work.

a) Be sure to save a copy of the time management template and your slideshow in your folder on the server.

***** Remember to give the highlighted paper copy of the rubric to your teacher. *****

Standard 6: Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.

Benchmarks:

D. Throughout history, new technologies have resulted from the demands, values, and interests of individuals, business, industries, and societies.

E. The use of inventions has led to changes in society and the creation of new wants and needs.

F. Social and cultural priorities and values are reflected in technological devices.

G. Meeting societal expectations is the driving force behind the acceptance and use of products and systems.

This material is based upon work supported by the national science foundation under Grant No. 0402616. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material

are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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