Grade 7IB Tech
What is technology? Technology comes from the Greek word “techne”which means art, skill, cunning of hand.
Technology is... the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a pre existing solution to a problem, achieve a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, including machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology.
Technology today
Changes in music technology over a decade
Changes in mobile phone technology over the past 25 years
Changes in computer technology over the past 60 years ENIAC Turned on in 1947 Contained over 17 000 vacuum tubes Weighed more than 30 tons (60 000 lbs) Took up 167 m2 of space. Consumed 150 kW of power Cost 500 000$ (about 6 million today)
As powerful as...
2013 Consumes about 6 W per hour 13 inch display (32 cm) Weighs 2.96 pounds Wireless 12 hours of battery life Cost about 1100$
Current technologies With a partner discuss and write down 10 examples of technologies you definitely need in today’s world. I will give you 15 minutes to come up with those 10 examples and the reasons of why you think they are important. I will pick a few pairs randomly to discuss their answers.
Future in technology
Where do you see technology going in the next 10 years? With a partner brainstorm 10 ideas of new technologies you would like to see develop within the next 10 years (and why). You will have 20 minutes to discuss with your partner and write down the 10 ideas you both agree upon. I will then pick a few pairs randomly to discuss their ideas.
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