Technology in the Classroom
This technology holds a piece of graphite that allows you to write.
A Pencil
Years ago, a horse and buggy solved this problem. Today we use cars and planes. What problem am I talking about?
Transportation
If you have a cold, this technology covers your nose and mouth to help prevent the infection from spreading.
A face mask
This technology works much faster than an oven. It uses waves to heat up food.
A microwave
Which one is technology: Wind or a fan?
A fan
These technologies are records of words printed on paper.
Books
Writing letters becomes less and less common now that texting and emailing helps us with this task.
Communication or sending messages
You place this technology in your eyes to improve your vision.
Contact lens
Most versions of this technology use this suction and rotating brushes to help your clean floors.
A vacuum
Which one is technology: A bicycle or a bird's beak?
A bicycle
Many students use these technologies, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school.
Backpacks
Years ago, a compass solved this problem. Today we use a GPS device.
Finding location/directions
Can't find soap and water to wash your hands? Don't worry--this technology can clean your hands without them!
Hand sanitizer
This technology, often found in cook book, lists out the steps required to create a certain type of food.
A recipe
Which one is technology: reading glasses or eyes?
Reading glasses
12 inches are usually marked on one of these technologies, used to measure the lengths of objects.
Rulers
Today you use a calculator to solve this problem, but years ago you would have to use an abacus.
Solving math problems
This technology allows you to see if you have any broken bones.
X-Ray machine
Opening a closed door is no easy task without using this technology.
Doorknob/door handle
Which one is technology: Cough syrup or water?
Cough Syrup
This technology is interactive and used to display information in the classroom.
Smart Board OR Projector
Years ago, we used candles to solve this problem. Today we use electricity.
Creating light/seeing in the dark
Your doctor uses this technology when he wants to listen to your heart.
Stethoscope
This technology helps us put out fires in unwanted areas.
A fire extinguisher
Which one is technology: Fertilizer or soil?
Fertilizer