Name _____________________________________ Date ________________ Class Period _______
Unit Plan: Emerging Technologies
BIM, Mrs. Tompkins
Essential Questions:
1.
 What is Emerging Technologies?
2.
 What is the difference between electric and electronic computers?
3.
 What is an Operating System?
4.
 Explain Microminiaturization.
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 How has technology progressed over time?
6.
 What is the purpose of Business Information Management?
Knowledge Targets
“What I need to know”
(Notes/Terminology)
Emerging Technology:
Electric Computer:
Electronic Computer:
Transistor:
Binary System:
RAM:
Microprocessor (CPU):
Graphical User Interface (GUI):
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Operating System:
Bit:
Circuit Board:
Microminiaturization:
E-Commerce:
Mainframe Computer:
Flash Drive:
Firewall:
Streaming Video:
Data Transfer:
Business Management:
Information Management:
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Reasoning Targets
“What I can do with what I know”
(TEKS)
 I can explain Emerging Technologies.
 I can explain the difference between electric and electronic computers.
 I can describe what an Operating System is.
 I can explain Microminiaturization.
 I can explain or describe how technology has progressed over time.
 I can explain the role of Business Information Management in the business world today.
Skill Targets
 PC Video Tour
 Puzzle Maker
“What I can demonstrate”
(Formative assessments)
 Online Quiz #1
 Millionaire game review
Product Targets
“What I can make to show what I’ve learned”
(Summative assessments)
 Decade Timeline Presentation
 Completed Unit Plan
 Test
Reflection: Answer each Essential Question in 1-2 complete sentences. Include the
question in your answer.
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