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Mrs. Goldstein's Class

New Technology

Analyze key technological advances and analyze their effectiveness in meeting global challenges

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New Technology Project
due Friday, May 23rd

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You will be conducting individual research on how technology is helping to solve global problems. Your research will include an explanation of the problem your technology is addressing, how it is helping and analysis of the solutions. Your research will be used to create a brochure.
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Agricultural Advancementss

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Agricultural advances have increased crop yields across the  globe,  successfully addressing concerns about global food shortages in the 1970s. Today, however, hunger continues to be a problem in some regions of the  world.  The scientific advances that produced the first Green Revolution are now being  questioned by some for causing environmental damage and the loss of  seeded  biodiversity.

Advances
• Higher crop yields  due to pesticide and fertilizer use
• New seed varieties that are drought  and pest resistant due to genetic  engineering
Concerns
• Environmental damage due to overuse of fertilizers and pesticides
• Loss of biodiversity and health concerns related to genetically  engineered foods


Resource Links

Food First
Biodiversity
Beef Industry
Soil Degredation
Green Revolution
UN World Food Situation
Green Revolution Dangers

Textbook Resources

 Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction 
Epilogue, Section 2; Skillbuilder Handbook, p. R28  
World History: The Modern Era
Chapter 21, Section 1 

Energy Advancements

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 Advances in energy technology, including nuclear, wind, solar,  biofuels, and clean coal, have shown promise in addressing global energy needs  and reducing the effects of global warming; however, many questions and challenges remain. 


 


Advances 
• Development of nuclear power and clean coal technologies 
• Use of wind and solar technologies to generate electricity 
• Development of biofuels, such as ethanol 
Concerns 
• Dangers of nuclear power and unproven effectiveness of clean coal 
• Practicality of mass use of wind and solar technologies 
• High cost of producing biofuels and impact on global food supplies 

Resource Links

Coal Usage
Nuclear Power
Biofuel Dangers
Global Warming
Future of Energy
Green Pages of the Post

Textbook Resources

Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction 
Epilogue, Section 2 
World History: The Modern Era 

Chapter 22, p. 767 

Medical Advancements

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Medical advances have improved living  standards for many, including access to  health care, vaccinations, antibiotics, AIDS drugs, and preventive care. Despite these advances, inequalities in medical care between developed and less  developed nations remain significant.
 
Advances 
• New drugs, including vaccines, antibiotics, and AIDS drugs 
• Improved access to health care (hospitals, doctors, clinics) 
Concerns 
• Poorest nations still lag far behind developed nations 
  • High cost of medical care and drugs 




Ebola
Cholera
Malaria
Global Diseases
World Health Org
Health Care: India
PHSchool Interactive

Textbook Resources

Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction 
Chapter 20, Sections 1 & 3
World History: The Modern Era
Chapter 22, Section 5 

Communication Advancements

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Technological advances in communication have had a major impact on mass culture and economic and social interactions. Less developed nations have  struggled to overcome the emerging digital divide that favors more developed  nations. 


Advances 
  • Impact of the Internet and cell phones on business and personal  communication 
• Increased global awareness and connections among people 
Concerns 
  • Digital Divide: Growing disadvantage between those who have these technologies and those who do not  • Impact of digital divide on the quality of education and economic growth


Resource Links

Digital Divide
Digital Divide in India
Internet in Africa
Worldwide Internet Access

Textbook Resources

Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction 
Epilogue, Section 1; Chapter 20 , Section 2 
Unit 5: In-Depth Resources: Perspectives on the Present 

Primary Source: "Cupid’s a Korean Computer, Making Wise
Matches," Sheryl WuDunn, p. 86 
World History: The Modern Era 

Chapter 22, Section 5 
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