Students compare and contrast past and present technological products to better understand how technology has impacted people's lives. Students will then design a product for the future. Ask students what they think the statement means. Help students to understand that the statement means that technology allows people all over the world to better communicate with one another.
Technology also speeds up modes of transportation and helps peeople work more efficiently.
Discuss with students how people traveled, communicated, and worked long ago, before these products were invented. Then brainstorm ways that people might travel, communicate, and work together in the future. Tell students that they will design products that they think will improve life in the the future. Have students choose a product to invent. This site has an interactive timeline highlighting great inventions throughout history.