KWL Chart Part 1: Technological Innovations
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTAP/ LESSON 4.1OPENERKWL CHART PART 1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “KWL Chart Part 1”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeThis opening activity will help you begin thinking about what you already know and what you would like to learn about technological innovations from 1450 to 1750 CE. You’ll return to this chart at the end of the lesson to consider what you’ve learned.ProcessThis lesson looks at the question of how cross-cultural interactions led to innovation in technology, and how those new ideas impacted exploration and trade, from 1450 to 1750 CE.1.In the K column, record anything you already know about this topic.2.In the W column, record two or three questions you have about this topic.3.Now, find a partner. Spend a few minutes taking turns sharing your prior knowledge and what you hope to learn.4.Hold on to the KWL Chart—you’ll return to it at the end of the lesson.KWLI Know...I Want to Know...I Learned...