Hello, everyone! Welcome to our Basic Technology class for Primary 3. Today, we will be learning a very special topic: “Meaning of Technology & Examples of Technology-related Products”
Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define technology.
- Identify examples of technology-related products.
- Understand how technology is used in our daily lives.
Meaning of Technology
Technology means using scientific knowledge and tools to build things that solve problems or make tasks easier. It includes things like computers, phones, and machines that help us in everyday life and work.
Examples of Technology-Related Products
- Computers: Devices that help us do tasks like writing, playing games, and researching.
- Smartphones: Devices that let us call people, send messages, and access the internet.
- Cars: Vehicles that help us travel long distances quickly and safely.
- Refrigerators: Appliances that keep our food cold so it stays fresh longer.
- Television: Electronic device used for entertainment and information purposes.
- Microwave: Appliance used for quick heating and cooking of food.
- Air Conditioner: Device used to regulate indoor temperature and humidity.
- Washing Machine: Appliance used for cleaning clothes automatically.
- Digital Camera: Device used for capturing and storing photographs electronically.
- GPS Navigation System: Device used for finding locations and getting directions accurately.
Now that we know what technology is and have seen several examples of it, let’s explore how technology helps us in our daily lives.
The Uses of Technology in Our Daily Lives
Technology is all around us and helps us in many ways. Therefore, the following are some examples of how we use technology every day:
- At Home: We use technology with items like refrigerators to keep our food fresh, televisions to watch shows, and washing machines to clean our clothes.
- In School: In school, we use computers to learn new things, projectors to see information on the big screen, and tablets for fun educational games.
- In Communication: We use phones and the internet to talk to our friends and family, even if they are far away.
- In Transportation: Cars, buses, and airplanes are all examples of technology that help us travel from one place to another quickly and safely.
- In Healthcare: Doctors use technology like X-ray machines to see inside our bodies and medicines made with technology to help us feel better when we are sick.
Quiz & Evaluation
Let’s see how much you’ve learned, complete this quiz to test your knowledge.
Question 1: What is the definition of technology?
Summary
Technology makes our lives easier and more efficient by solving problems and performing tasks that would be difficult or impossible to do on our own. We use it at home, in school, at work, and even when we’re having fun. Understanding technology helps us appreciate how it shapes our world and improves our quality of life.
