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How would you contact your friends without a telephone or e-mail? Today you can talk to your friends on cell phones and send an e-mail from almost anywhere in the world. As technology advances, it becomes easier and faster to do everyday tasks. Microwaves help you cook your meals in just a few minutes. Computers can send messages instantly. Cars and buses help us get around town quickly and comfortably.

All these advancements are a result of science and technology. Reading science and technology writing can help you understand how the world around you is changing. It can help you understand progress and help you decide if progress is always good.

Web Resources

Surf's Up!
www.netsmartzkids.org
Today's technology means that any information you need is at your fingertips. The Internet is a great place to connect with your friends and learn new things. Learn how to surf the web safely at this website.

Blast from the Past
http://pbskids.org/wayback/tech1900/index.html
What was life like in 1900? The automobile, the telephone, and even music videos were new and exciting inventions that year. Visit this site to travel back in time to 1900—you may not want to come back!

A Trip to the TV Museum
http://www.mztv.com/
The Internet has made it possible for you to visit a museum without even leaving your home. Visit the virtual television museum at this site and see the progress made since the early days of television.

Technology is everywhere!
www.gettech.org/default2.asp
At this website, you can test your tech knowledge, play games, and learn about careers in technology.

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