What’s New?
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.4OPENERWHAT’S NEW?Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “What’s New?”,OER Project, www.oerproject.com/PurposeThinking about the types of things you use everyday will help you understand how change has accelerated over the last 80 years.Process1.Complete the table below by marking all items you’ve used in the past year.ItemCircle oneCell phoneYesNoElectric carYesNoMicrowaveYesNoHome computer or laptopYesNoAir travelYesNoSocial mediaYesNoVideo gameYesNo2.Circle the items in the table above that you think were around in 1945. If you can, share your answers with a partner or the class.3.Do you think change has accelerated since 1945?Why or why not?