The Martian Chronicles Lesson Plan

House of the Future

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

Students view and evaluate videos showing robotic or computerized technology for the homes of the future.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3

Structure:

Have students explore videos that show projected computerized and robotically controlled or assisted homes of the future.

Discuss with students the chapter: August 2026--There Will Come Soft Rains, and review with them the often hilarious mishaps that occur when a robotic, computerized house is left unattended and goes out of control.

Have students view videos of possible 'smart homes' of the future. Some videos they might want to view can be...