"Technology is nothing. What's important is that you have a faith in people, that they're basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they'll do wonderful things with them."
~Steve Jobs~

Steve Jobs was an American businessman, inventor and visionary.

You will use an ebook on Epic! to learn about Steve Jobs. To access the book,

1. Login (or create a new account) at Epic! HERE. You can get a 30-day trial for free (but if you're a techie homeschool family, you will probably fall in love with it and sign up for a monthly plan!)
2. Search for the book "Steve Jobs Visionary Founder of Apple".

Timeline Time!!

Add a time span line and at least four events from Steve Job's life to your Famous Birthdays timeline. Login to Prezi HERE. Review the materials you already read (including the timeline in the back of the book) to find events to add about his life.

If you need a refresher on how to use Prezi, review the Unit Project: Famous Birthdays Timeline lesson.

Steve Job's vision has changed the world, but not just because of his technological innovations. He also left a legacy of wisdom about pursuing your passion and working hard. Listen to this speech he presented at the Stanford University's graduation in 2005.

Jobs shares three stories, each with a powerful message. After each story, stop the video and discuss the "take away" with your family. What is one nugget of wisdom Steve Jobs gained from the experience? How can you apply that to your life? If needed, refer to the speech transcript by clicking HERE.

In his speech, Jobs shared, "And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." He lived those words by dropping out of college so he could pursue his interests, including electronics. Jobs says, "...what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on."

What are you curious about? What would you like to learn? Share your answers in the comments section below.

You don't need to wait until you are older to pursue your passion. Why not take an online class about your interest? Check out a list of 100 Online Courses for Delight-Directed Homeschooling.