Oldest to youngest - Phones, TVs and cars

This educational activity is designed to help students understand the historical progression of technology by ordering images of telephones, televisions, and cars from the oldest to the youngest. Each student is tasked with examining a set of pictures representing different models of these items through time and then writing numbers 1 to 4 under each one, with 1 indicating the oldest and 4 the most recent. The correct sequencing of each set of images will earn the students 2 points for each accurate answer. A time allowance of 15 minutes is given to complete the task.

The exercise also serves as a prompt for students to engage with their grandparents or older relatives about the past, encouraging them to ask about what life was like during their grandparents' childhood. This can provide a personal connection to the historical context of the technology and provoke discussions about changes in lifestyle and communication over the generations. The activity is not only a learning experience about technological evolution but also a means to foster intergenerational conversations and understanding.