News archive: December 2019
These news items report on real world examples of innovation in technology. They show students the relevance of the skills they’re developing in the technology learning area.
You can use them to start discussions with students at all levels of the curriculum, building on their current understandings.
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Children’s gifts that come in green
Eco-conscious presents range from a World Wildlife Fund ‘adoption’ to a tea set made of recycled plastic.
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YouTuber explains why Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW are not offering more EVs
Statistics show that very few electric vehicles are actually being sold.
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Disney embraces indigenous peoples and their stories
Disney studio has taken a strong stance on treating indigenous stories in a respectful way.
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Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker
Leopard Pictures and Factory created the animated version of Mimi and the Mountain Dragon for a Christmas release....
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Why Tesla's weird, new Cybertruck could be a hit
Making the Cybertruck different on the outside as it is on the inside separates it from the status quo....
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Kenya installs the first solar power plant to transform ocean water into drinking water
Powered by solar energy, the desalination systems are housed in 20-foot shipping containers.