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Tech in the CLassroom
Technology through History
Hi-Tech Tech
Technology in the Home
What is technology?
100
This technology holds a piece of graphite that helps you write.
What is a pencil?
100
Years ago, a horse and buggy solved this problem. Today we use cars and planes.
What is transportation?
100
This technology uses the burning of fuel to allow us to travel long distances on land.
What is a car/train?
100
This technology uses waves to heat up food faster than an oven.
What is a microwave?
100
This technology can be used to improve eyesight.
What are glasses/contact lenses?
200
These technologies are records of words printed on paper.
What are books?
200
Writing letters becomes less and less common now that texting and email helps us with this task.
What is sending messages/communicating?
200
This technology is used in airports to make sure passengers do not bring dangerous objects on board.
What is a body scanner?
200
Most versions of this technology use suction and rotating brushes to help you clean the floors.
What is a vacuum?
200
This technology attached to your body to amplify sound.
What is a hearing aid?
300
Many students use these technologies, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school.
What is a backpack?
300
Years ago, a compass solved this problem. Today, we use a GPS device.
What is finding location/directions?
300
In 1981 the first portable version of this technology, created by Motorola, was approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
What is a cell phone?
300
This technology uses blades to move air.
What is a fan?
300
This technology provides a way for someone to move without using their legs?
What is a wheelchair?
400
This technology is used to accurately measure the lengths of objects.
What is a ruler or measuring tape?
400
We used to use an abacus for this. Now we use a calculator.
What is solving math problems?
400
This technology uses sound waves to create an image of the body.
What is an ultrasound?
400
This technology provides a place to sit and often has space for multiple people.
What is a couch?
400
This technology can be used to handle hot objects.
What is an oven mitt?
500
This technology is interactive and used to display information in the classroom.
What is a Smartboard?
500
Years ago we used candles to solve this problem. Today, we use electricity.
What is seeing in the dark (light)?
500
This technology can explore planets and moon. Some versions can take pictures and test samples of rock and dirt.
What is a rover?
500
This kitchen technology has multiple loops that blend ingredients and a air to a mixture.
What is a whisk?
500
This technology shakes, lights up, or emits sound to draws your attention to the time.
What is an alarm/alarm clock?