Lesson Plan: Global 5G Networks - A Comparative Analysis of Latin America and the United States by Krista Ferini

Primary Objective

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Students will be able to analyze and compare 5G coverage and services in Latin America.

Supporting Goals

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• Evaluate factors affecting 5G rollout in different regions
• Analyze economic and technological barriers to 5G adoption
• Compare consumer experiences and pricing models
• Assess future implications for digital development

Opening Discussion: Essential Questions

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• Why might 5G deployment vary between regions?
• What role does economic development play in technological infrastructure?
• How do government policies affect technological advancement?

Direct Instruction: 5G Basics

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Teacher presentation on 5G technology fundamentals and global implementation statistics.

Group Research Activity

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Using Padlet's collaboration features, students work in groups to research and document 5G statistics for assigned countries in Latin America or or U.S. state. Create columns for: Coverage, Speed, Pricing, and Implementation Timeline.

Data Analysis Exercise

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Students create comparative charts using their research data. Focus on key metrics: population coverage, average speeds, and service costs.

Case Study Discussion

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Compare specific cities: Mansfield, Ohio vs. Quepos, Costa Rica. (Students can choose a US City and a city in Latin America that is similar in size) Students will include differences in implementation, challenges (both physical and technological), and possible solutions.

Individual Quiz

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Short quiz covering vocabulary, complete to 80% accuracy.

Class Discussion

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What are the most significant differences between 5G in Latin America and Europe? What factors contribute to these differences?

Exit Ticket

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Students complete a 3-2-1 reflection:
• 3 key differences between regions
• 2 main challenges in 5G implementation
• 1 prediction for future development

Visual Comparison

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Design an infographic showing important data such as population, climate, income, or cultural factors that would impact the need or success of 5G technology in Latin American countries and households.

Discussion Preparation

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Prepare three discussion points about how differences in 5G implementation might affect future economic development in these regions.

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Create a chart comparing the cost of cellular service or home service in a city in the U.S. and a city in Latin America. Be sure to include average family income and cost of living to compare to local incomes and cost of living in Mansfield, Ohio.

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Comment below what challenges you think would inhibit the implementation of 5G in Central or South America?

Gimkit vocab practice

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See if you can make it to the top before you answer 75 questions!

Listen as these 4 people talk about their use of technology. Write down at least 10 technology terms/phrases that you hear and then summarize what they talked about.

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Watch the video and answer the questions about the impact of technology on education.

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Students will practice vocabulary associated with technology

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Use Quizlet to practice vocabulary