Welcome to class!
In today’s class, we will be talking about technology. Enjoy the class!
Technology
Introduction
From the beginning of this century, technology has witnessed a lot of advancement
and ultimately has changed a lot of things in our world. The way we travel, do
business, communicate, etc in today’s lesson, we would be taking a look at the
definition of technology and its importance.
Meaning of technology
Technology involves the use of scientific knowledge to design and make products
that would make work easier, faster and also make life better.
Technology deals with engineering or applied sciences. It is the sum of techniques,
skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services making
use of scientific knowledge.
Activity
1. How do the following items make work easier and faster?
Aeroplane
Ring Boiler
Tractor
Cell phone
Importance of technology
1. It makes life better, easier, and more comfortable
2. It makes work to be easily done
3. Work is also done a lot faster
4. It provides a better less stressful way of doing work
5. Goods and services are produced quickly and in large quantities.
6. People and goods are easily and quickly transported from one place to the
other in a short period.
7. It has led to the production of more food with better yields.
8. Better and more durable roads are constructed.
9. Better and more luxury houses are constructed which provide comfort and
enjoyment for people.
[Link] is passed across faster, more accurately and with ease.
[Link] health care has been provided. Drugs, injections and equipment to
provide treatment for different ailments.
[Link] has provided jobs and business opportunities for millions of
people.
Products of technology
There are different kinds of products of technology that have made life meaningful.
Research is still ongoing to make more or to improve on the one that has been
made. Many years of scientific and technological activities have given us:
1. Electric train: It transports people and heavy goods from one part of the
country to another. It transports people from one country to another, or
within the country.
2. Telephone: It makes communication possible and easy among people.
3. Computer: It can be used to type, calculate, watch films, and communicate
4. Car: It transports people within and outside the country.
5. Tractor: It is useful in agriculture and so helps in the production of food.
6. Ship: It transports heavy objects across countries through the sea.
7. Television: It makes it possible for people to see and hear what happens in
any part of the world.
8. Bulldozer: It is used for clearing the ground and so useful for the
construction of good roads.
9. Refrigerator: It is a preserver of food.
Evaluation
1. Mention two products that technology has delivered to mankind and their
uses
2. State the advantages and disadvantages of technological advancement in the
world.
Evaluation
1. How has technology made communication easier
Assignment
1. Mention five ways that technology has improved lives and raised standard of
living.
