**Lesson Plan: Social Studies — Junior Secondary 2**
**Topic: Science, Technology, and Society II**
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
1. Understand the relationship between science, technology, and society.
2. Recognize the impact of technological advancements on various aspects of society.
3. Discuss both positive and negative effects of technology on social life, education, and the environment.
4. Develop critical thinking about the role of technology in future societal development.
**Materials:**
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. PowerPoint presentation or printed handouts
3. YouTube video clips on technological advancements
4. Chart paper and markers
5. Post-it notes
6. Internet access (optional for additional research)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Hook**: Show a brief video (3-5 minutes) on recent technological advancements (e.g., advancements in AI, medical tech, environmental tech).
2. **Discussion**: Initiate a class discussion by asking students what they noticed about the video and how these technologies could potentially impact their lives.
**Lesson Development (30 minutes):**
1. **Presentation (10 minutes)**:
- Use the PowerPoint/handouts to explain the connection between science, technology, and society.
- Key points to cover:
- Definition of science, technology, and society.
- Historical examples of technological impacts (e.g., Industrial Revolution, the invention of the internet).
- The role of technology in modern-day life (education, healthcare, communication, transportation).
2. **Group Activity (15 minutes)**:
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a sector (e.g., healthcare, education, environment, communication).
- Provide chart paper and markers.
- Instruct each group to list technological advancements in their assigned sector and discuss their positive and negative impacts.
- Each group presents their findings to the class (2-3 minutes per group).
3. **Discussion (5 minutes)**:
- Summarize the key points from each group's presentation.
- Facilitate a brief class discussion on the ethical implications of technological advancements. Pose questions such as:
- How can we ensure technology is used responsibly?
- What are some ways to mitigate the negative effects of technology on society?
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Reflection Activity**:
- Give each student a Post-it note and ask them to write one new thing they learned about the impact of technology on society, and one question they still have.
- Collect the Post-it notes and read some aloud to the class for a final discussion.
2. **Wrap-Up**:
- Reinforce the importance of critically evaluating both the benefits and potential drawbacks of technological advancements.
- Highlight the ongoing nature of this topic and encourage students to stay informed about new technological developments.
**Assessment:**
1. **Participation in group activity and class discussion** to gauge understanding.
2. **Post-it note reflections** to assess individual takeaways and questions.
**Homework:**
- Assign students to write a 200-word essay on how a specific technological advancement has impacted their daily life and their thoughts on its future impact.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional handouts or resources for students who need more background information.
- Allow students to research using the internet if needed.
- Encourage students to share their personal experiences related to the topic to foster engagement.
**Extension:**
- Organize a debate on the ethical implications of a specific technological development (e.g., AI in surveillance) in the next class.
- Plan a visit to a local science museum or a virtual tour of a tech company to see real-world applications of technology in society.
This lesson plan aims to stimulate critical thinking and active participation among Junior Secondary 2 students, helping them comprehend the interconnectedness of science, technology, and society.