Gadgets We Use Every Day
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words for different devices.
- Talk about how we use these devices.
- Read about how devices have changed over time.
- Imagine the future of these devices.
- Write about how devices affect our lives.
Key Words:
- Smartphone: A phone that can do many things like a computer.
- Laptop: A computer that you can carry with you.
- Tablet: A thin computer with a touchscreen.
- Television: A device that shows pictures and videos.
- Smart Home Device: A device that you can control with your phone or voice. (Examples: lights, thermostat)
Let’s Talk About It!
- What devices do you use every day?
- What do you use your smartphone for? (Calling, texting, games, internet?)
- Do you watch TV shows or movies on a television or on another device?
- Would you like to have smart home devices? Why or why not?
Let’s Read!
Smartphones used to be just for calling and texting. Now, they are like mini-computers! Laptops have gotten smaller and lighter. We can even talk to some devices now to turn on lights or change the temperature. Technology is changing fast!
Think About the Future!
Imagine it’s 20 years from now. How do you think these devices will be different? Will we have new devices? Share your ideas with a partner.
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a tech expert. The other is a customer who wants to buy a new device. The expert asks questions to find out what the customer needs and suggests the best device for them.
Example:
- Tech Expert: “What do you want to use the device for mostly?”
- Customer: “I want to watch movies and play games.”
- Tech Expert: “A tablet might be a good choice for you. It’s easy to carry and has a big screen.”
Homework:
Write a few sentences about how technology helps you in your daily life.
Extra Fun:
Draw a picture of your dream device. What would it do? How would it look?
