Ideas and inventions changed our lives and gave us more opportunities.

 

After discussing the story of the two friends that lived far away from each other, we made a list of all the communication tools we use today: Walkie-talkies, cell phones, computers, letters, notes, verbal, etc. 

We assessed the responses and eliminated the communication tools that require electricity in order to function. Walkie-talkies, cell phones and computers are the newest inventions that require electricity. Those are all important communication tools that nearly everyone uses now.

How did these inventions change our lives? 

We drew/wrote letters to our loved ones and mailed them via Canada Post. The children enjoyed the walk to the mailbox, but stated that it is hard work. Roy “The mail box is far away”.

Later in the week, no one had yet received the letters that we sent. This showed the children how long it takes for that letter to be delivered to its recipient.

 

When using the computer or iPad to send a message, the children were astonished to see the fast replies. 

Sofia's surprised face expression and statement showed an understanding in this process: "Wow, that was so fast. How did mommy do that?" 

The second day, Sofia shared with us what mommy told her about this process: "Mommy said that her phone rang after I sent her the message and she saw it right away." 

Here is our chart in which we are keeping track of the delivery speed: