Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 3 Basic Science & Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about the Meaning, Characteristics and Examples of Underdeveloped Technology. Today, we’re going to learn about places where underdeveloped technology is used.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Identify and mention 5 places where underdeveloped technology is used.
- Mention what underdeveloped technology is used for in those places.
Places of Usage of Underdeveloped Technology
Underdeveloped technology is used in many different places, such as:
- Kitchens: Grinding stones, wooden spoons, clay pots, mortar and pestle, and charcoal stoves are used for preparing food and cooking.
- Farms: Sickles, ploughs, threshing boards, and stone axes are used for farming tasks such as harvesting crops, tilling soil, and clearing land.
- Textile Production: Weaving looms, hand looms, and spinning wheels are used for making cloth and yarn manually.
- Construction Sites: Chisels and stone axes are used for building and carving wood and stone.
- Rivers: Fishing nets and simple boats are used for fishing and transportation on water.
- Homes: Hand fans, brooms, firewood heaters, and earthen ovens are used for daily tasks like cooling, cleaning, heating, and cooking.
- Rural Villages: Manual water pumps, bucket and pulley systems, and donkey carts are commonly used in rural areas where electricity and modern transportation are limited.
- Transport: Hand-pulled rickshaws and donkey carts are used for transporting people and goods, especially in traditional societies.
These tools represent practical, everyday technology that doesn’t rely on advanced machinery or electricity, and they are still widely used in certain parts of the world.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about underdeveloped technology, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What is one characteristic of underdeveloped technology?
- Mention 4 examples of underdeveloped technology.
- Mention 3 places where people use underdeveloped technology.
- Explain why underdeveloped technology is still important today.
- Can you think of any examples of underdeveloped technology that you use in your daily life?
Conclusion
Understanding underdeveloped technology helps us appreciate the simple but effective tools and methods that people use in various places. It’s important to recognize that technology isn’t always about complex machines and gadgets. Even simple tools can play a vital role in our lives. Keep exploring and learning about different types of technology! See you in the next lesson!
