Person: Steve Jobs

Age Group(s): Owlins (9-11)

Hello, Teachers!

PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What do you know about Steve Jobs and Apple?
2. How have smartphones changed our daily lives?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. The life story and key achievements of Steve Jobs
2. The importance of innovation and creativity in technology
3. How analytical thinking can lead to groundbreaking inventions
4. The impact of perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges
5. The role of design and user experience in product development
6. The evolution of personal computing and mobile technology
7. The intersection of technology and art (e.g., Pixar)
8. The significance of effective leadership in business

KEYWORDS

Steve Jobs, Apple, innovation, technology, personal computing, iPhone, iPad, Pixar, leadership, design, user experience, entrepreneurship, Silicon Valley, NeXT, analytical thinking, problem-solving

A QUICK SUMMARY

The biography covers the life of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. and a pivotal figure in the personal computer revolution. It traces his journey from a curious child interested in electronics to a visionary leader who transformed multiple industries. The text highlights Jobs’ early life, the founding of Apple with Steve Wozniak, the development of groundbreaking products, his ousting from and return to Apple, his work with Pixar, and his later innovations that revolutionized mobile technology and computing.

Please remember that the content below is for guidance only and that the students need to do their own research about the person.