Exploring Mobile Phones

Designed for KS3 and KS4 learners this fully illustrated, ready-to-use lesson looks at mobile phone technology covering the invention of the mobile phone; how mobile networks work and what we can do with our mobile phones today. The lesson ends with a brief look at how anyone living with a disability or impairment can use this technology.

The lesson includes an engaging and informative PowerPoint with over 35 slides. It starts with differentiated objectives, has a worksheet to complete as the lesson progresses and includes four activities which can be completed in class or given as homework. Notes and answers to the worksheet and activities are included.

Curriculum links detailed in the Lesson Notes:
• Computer Science GCSE
• Computing
• Design and technology

This lesson has four sections:
• Inventing the mobile phone
• How mobile phones work
• More than just making phone calls
• Mobile phones for everyone

Duration: Approximately one hour plus four activities.

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