You are working for a major magazine that is running a feature called, “The Most Influential Products of the Past 100 Years.”  The list will measure which consumer products have shaped our society.  What products do you consider to be “influential,” and how can you choose what should be included on the list?

What makes something “influential”?

Students will review the meaning of the word “influential” and then decide how they would go about assigning that title to an item so that it can be included on the list.