Class Tech
This technology holds a piece of graphite with in which allows you to write.
What is a pencil?
Years ago, a horse and cart helped with this need, now cars and planes meet this need.
What is transportation?
This technology uses the burning of fuel to allow us to travel long distances on land.
What is a car/train?
This technology, much faster than an oven, uses waves to heat up food.
What is a microwave?
This technology can be used to improve eyesight.
What are glasses/contact lenses?
These technologies are records of words printed on to paper amongst other materials.
What are books?
Writing letters becomes less common when email and texting becomes popular.
What is messaging or communication?
This technology is used in many airports to make sure passengers do not bring dangerous objects on board.
What is a body scanner?
Most versions of this technology use suction and rotating brushes to help you clean floors.
What are vacuums?
This technology attaches to your body to amplify sound around you.
What are hearing aids?
Most students use these technologies, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school.
What are backpacks?
Years ago, a compass met this need and today a GPS map does too.
What is finding location/ directions?
In 1981 the first portable version of this technology, created by Motorola, was approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
What is a cell phone?
This technology uses blades to move air.
What is a fan?
This technology provided a way for someone to move without using their legs.
What is a wheelchair?
This technology is used to accurately measure lengths of objects.
What is a ruler/measuring tape?
Now you use a calculator to solve these while before, you would have used an abacus.
What is solving math problems?
This technology uses sound waves to create an image of body tissue.
What is an ultrasound?
This technology provides a place to sit and often has space for multiple people.
What is a couch?
This technology can be used to handle hit objects.
What is an oven mitt or glove?
This technology is used to display information in the classroom.
What is a Smart TV?
Years ago we used candles/fire light to solve this problem, while today we use electricity.
What is seeing in the dark?
This technology can explore planets and moons. Some versions can take pictures and test samples of rock and soil.
What is a space rover?
This kitchen technology has multiple loops that blend ingredients and add air to a mixture.
What is a whisk?
This technology shakes, lights up, or emits sound to draw your attention to the time.
What is an alarm clock?