Managing Technology Chapter 10 Families For Today

Terms: Page 207 Technology Telecommute

2/3/10 Take Chapter 9 test Turn in Chapter 9 packet with terms and journals attached. Pick up Chapter 10 packet. Complete terms for Chapter 10, attach to packet and label. Video: Future Kitchens Read pages In small groups. Study Guide Questions 1-4

2/5/10 Term Review Quiz 10-1 Open Book, Turn in Identity Theft-Video Read pages ShamWow Snuggie

2/19/10 Term Review Handout: Technology Pros and Cons Review Questions page 222 Section 10-1 and 10-2 Group work-Thinking critically questions 1-3 Quiz 10-2 (Open Book) Test will be on Tuesday-Make sure packets are complete

2/11/10 Building Character page 219: Ethical Behavior Balancing Work & Family page 218 Study Guide 5-10 Handout: Technology to the Rescue Handout: Technology Pros and Cons Quiz 10-2 Open Book

1. We can buy ready-made (convenience) foods; microwave ovens prepare food faster; automatic dish washers simplify cleanup; bread machines simplify bread making; trash compactors compress garbage.

2. Communication technology developments like pagers, cell phones, and computers allow families to keep better track of each other and keep in touch.

3. Synthetic ingredients like artificial sweeteners and artificial fats help people reduce their intake of calories and fat; meat is leaner; we can buy lower-cholesterol eggs; technology has improved food preservation, shipping, and handling.

4. Creates chemical wastes; garbage fills dump sites; depletes energy sources; wastes natural resources.

Terms: Page 214 Futurists Obsolete Intrusive

Section 10.2: Study Guide 5. Study and predict what may happen in the future.

6. It’s impossible to keep up with the ever- increasing quantity of information that exists today. Knowing how to find the information is a necessary skill. 7. Advancements in medical technology offer new and better treatments but also increase the costs of medical care and insurance.

8. Don’t give out personal information to strangers over the phone; be careful about entering personal data on the internet; when ordering over the phone, make calls yourself; order only from reputable companies; if you order over the Internet, make sure the site is secure; tear up personal information before putting it in the garbage.

9. It’s high in calories, fat, and salt. 10. Recycle, reduce consumption of goods.

Technology to the Rescue (53) 1. Telephone allows you to call home and say you’ll be late. 2. Jose could call and order a carry-out dinner; he might prepare a microwave dinner; he might get fast food. 3. Television and computers allow us to hear of the incident faster; technology aids researchers in discovering the cause of the accident.

4. You could or fax a birthday message to your cousin. 5. You could use the Internet to search for information; you could read books or articles; you could interview people in those jobs.

6. Regina might call Coby on a cellular phone, page him, contact him by , or call him on the telephone; Coby would be able to get home faster because of technology improvements in transportation.

Technology Pros and Cons PagersCan communicate with people faster Can disturb others at meetings, movies… InternetProvides easy access to lots of information Health care insurance costs continue to increase New medical technologies Can reach people while driving; can use if you need help Can cause accidents when people’s attention is not focused on road

Car phones Can reach people while driving: can use if you need help on the road Can cause accidents. Can exchange ideas and information with others People can spend too much time on- line and withdraw from other forms of communication videotapes Can record important family events; can watch movies, can teach new skills People can spend too much time watching videotapes & neglect other forms of family recreation.

television Can learn about many things, such as other cultures; can get news and weather information faster. People can spend too much time watching television and endanger their health to lack of exercise. Home shopping Home and Internet Based Can buy things even if you can’t get to the store; can buy things that you can’t find locally. People buy things they can’t afford; can endanger your financial security if the site is not secure

Quiz convenient 2. communication 3. environment 4. smart 5. internet 6. entertainment 7. medicine 8. health 9. safe 10. broadcasting

Quiz exercise 2. manage 3. intrusive 4. attitudes 5. futurists 6. obsolete 7. much 8. dangerous 9. insurance 10. privacy