Technology in the Classroom
This technology holds a piece of graphite that allows you to write.
What is a pencil?
Years ago, a horse and buggy solved this problem, while today we use cars and planes.
What is transportation?
This technology uses the burning of fuel to allow us to travel long distances on land.
What is a vehicle?
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 is lenses/glasses?
These technologies are records of words printed on to paper.
What are books?
Writing letters becomes less and less common now that texting and email help us with this task.
What is communications/sending letters?
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 is a vacuum?
DB: This technology attaches to your body to amplify sound around you.
What is a hearing aide?
Many students use these technologies, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school.
What are backpacks?
Years ago, a compass solved this problem, while today we use a GPS device.
What is 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 provides a way for someone to move without using their legs.
What is a wheelchair/prosthesis?
This technology is used to accurately measure lengths of objects.
What are rulers?
Today you use a calculator to solve this problem, but years ago, 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/ bench?
This technology can be used to handle hot objects.
What are oven mitts?
This technology is interactive and used to display information in the classroom.
What are smart boards?
Years ago we used candles to solve this problem, while today we use electricity.
What is see in the dark?
DB: This technology can explore planets and moons. Some versions can take pictures and test samples of rock and dirt.
What is a rover?
This technology has multiple loops, which blend ingredients and add air to a mixture.
What is a mixer?
This technology shakes, lights up, or emits sound to draw attention to the time.
What is an alarm?