Technology in the Classroom
This technology holds a piece of graphite that allows you to write.
Pencil
Years ago, people would use horses and carriages to solve this problem. Today we use cars and planes.
Transportation
This technology uses the burning of fuel to travel long distances on land.
Car/train
This technology uses waves to heat up food much faster than an oven.
This technology is used to improve eyesight.
Glasses
These technologies are records of words on paper.
Books
Writing letters is less common now that we use texting and email.
This technology checks people in airports to make sure they aren't bringing dangerous materials on the plane.
Body scanner
Most devices use suction to clean your floor.
Vacuum
This technology amplifies sound and attaches to your body.
Hearing aid
Many students use these technologies to carry things to and from school.
Backpacks
Years ago, a compass solved this problem. Now we use GPS.
Finding directions/navigation
In 1981 the first portable version of this was made by Motorolla.
Cell phone
This technology uses blades to move air.
Fan
This technology provides transportation for people who cannot move their legs.
Wheelchair
This technology is used to accurately measure things.
Measuring tape/ruler
Before people would use an abacus to solve these problems but now we can use a calculator.
Solving math problems
This technology uses sound waves to create an image of body tissue.
Ultrasound
This technology provides a place to sit in a house while watching tv.
Couch/sofa/chair
This technology can be used to handle hot items while cooking.
Oven mitt
This technology displays information in the classroom.
TV/Smartboard/etc.
Years ago we had candles for this problem, but now we have electricity.
Light
This technology can take pictures of planets and moons and also take samples of rocks and dirt.
Rover
This kitchen technology has MULTIPLE LOOPS that help with blending materials to cook.
Whisk
This technology gets loud, lights up, or shakes to bring your attention to the time.
Alarm