The Most Influential Technology in Human History

Technology refers to "the tools and knowledge that humans use to solve problems and make their lives easier." During History Video #1, I asked you to think about which technology has had the most significant impact on people's lives, throughout all of human history.

Today during class, we had a lively (and provocative!) discussion, during which you shared your opinions about the most influential technologies in human history.  Your answers included:

Control of fire

Spoken language
Written language

Electricity and the lightbulb

Refrigeration

The internet and cloud storage of information

Wheels

Motorized transportation

Engines that use fossil fuels

Airplanes

Guns and other firearms

Telephones

Devices that measure time

Plumbing

Tomorrow we'll talk about words that could be used to describe the period of time in which we are currently living.  I look forward to hearing your ideas!

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Also today, we listened to Beethoven's Seventh Symphony as our Musical Monday selection. Here's a small sampling of your awesome feedback:

Asa: I could see and feel the way that the music flows through the musicians. It is exhilarating.

Zara: Beethoven definitely puts his heart into his music.

Bella Grace: I liked the way the conductor was completely lost in the music.

Annabelle: It seemed like each member of the orchestra was enjoying the music in his or her own special way.

Max: Compared with the Rachmaninov music from last week, there was much more intensity.

Cameron: This song flows like a river. There are times of roughness, and times of calm.