Tech 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. Followed by railroads. Today, we use planes and cars.
Transportation
This technology uses the burning of fuel to allow us to travel long distances on land
cars/trains
this technology uses waves to heat up food faster than an conventional oven
microwave
this technology can be used to improve eyesight
glasses or contact lenses
these technologies are records of words printed onto paper
books
Writing letters becomes less and less common now with the invention of this technology.
Text, email, phone calls
this technology is used in airports to make sure passengers do not bring dangerous objects on board
body scanner
most versions of this technology use suction and rotating brushes to help us clean floors
vacuum
this technology attaches to your ear to amplify sound around you
hearing aid
many students use these technologies, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school
backpacks or pencil cases
years ago, a compass solved this problem, but today we use GPS and plug in someone's address.
navigation, finding directions
in 1981, the first portable version of this technology created by Motorola was approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
Cell Phone
This technology uses blades to move air
fan
this technology provides a way for someone to move without using their legs
wheelchair
this tech is used to accurately measure the lengths of objects
ruler, measuring tape, yard stick
Now you use a calculator but before you would use an abacus to solve these problems
math problems
this technology uses sound waves to create an image of body tissue and is used to take pictures of babies even before they are born.
ultrasound
This technology provides a place to sit and often has space for multiple people in your living room.
couch or sofa
this technology can be used to handle hot objects while cooking
oven mitt
this technology is interactive and used to display information in the classroom
smartboard
years ago, we used candles to ssee in the dark, today we replaced candles with THIS technology.
light bulbs.
This tech can explore planets and moons. some versions take pictures and test samples or rock and dirt.
rovers
this kitchen technology has multiple loops that blend ingredients and add air to a mixture
whisk
this technology shakes, lights up, or emits sound to draw your attention to the time
alarm clock