Unit 2

How Do Advertisements Influence People?

Activity

Research ads for a household product on the Internet to explore how ads have changed over the years.

A cause-effect relationship is when one event causes another event to happen (the effect).

An invention may cause a product to change. For example, the invention of the car changed transportation and lifestyles because people no longer used the horse and buggy.

Consumers or buyers who change their preferences are another reason for a product change.  Can you think  of a toy you own that is no longer sold?

Words that show cause and effect are because, so, since, therefore, consequently, and as a result.

Choose one product (such as a bike, telephone, toaster, or clothes iron) and trace it across several decades.


Click the coloured tabs for information about the activity.




Websites

Websites

  1. Create a Visual Timeline that highlights key changes. 
    • You may choose to use the website Soft Schools Timeline Maker however, this is a Flash based site, so it may not function on your computer. 
      • Your login for this website is grade5adlc
      • Your password is ADLC5
      • Select the Timelines button
      • Follow the online instructions and save your work with a title.
    • You may create a timeline of your own using the method of your preference. Be sure to use images to illustrate the changes over time.
  2. A few different search engines to use to find information about products and their ads are:
Checklist

Checklist

As you create your timeline, use the Ad Timeline Checklist.