Humans and Technology

What are the relationships between human wants, needs, and the development of technologies?

HUMAN-MADE STRUCTURES Humans invent new technologies to modify the natural environment to meet their wants and needs. Humans design structures to provide for the wants and needs of an every increasing human population.

Skyscraper - Empire State Building What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Bridge - Brooklyn Bridge What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Dam - Hoover Dam What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

House – Victorian Painted Lady What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

School – Elementary School What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

EDUCATION Humans invent new technologies to advance methods for teaching and learning. Greater understanding of the way people learn promotes new technologies.

Interactive Whiteboard - SmartBoard What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Resources – Print and Digital What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Furniture – Student Desk What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

School Supplies – Student Binder What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Humans invent new technologies to improve daily health, remain free of disease, and ensure physical and mental wellness. Greater interest in the body and keeping free of disease promotes new technologies to study the inner workings of the body and the effects of our environment on long- term health.

Emergency Supplies – First Aid Kit What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Emergency Preparedness Kit What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Food Safety – Microwave Oven What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Food Safety - Refrigerator What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Emergency Response - Fire Alarm What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Emergency Response Vehicle - Ambulance What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Air Quality – Fan What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Cleaning Clothes – electric dryer What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

RECREATION Humans participate in a variety of behaviors for their enjoyment. Advances in technology permit a wide range of individual and group activities.

Summer Sport - Baseball Bat What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Winter Sport - Snowboard What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Playground – Climbing Equipment What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Social Media – Video Conferencing What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Travel – Jet Airplane What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

ARTS Humans express themselves through creative and artistic ways. Advances in technology support more media and sophisticated methods to share ideas through the arts.

Musical Instruments - Piano What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Art Supplies – Acrylic Paint What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Textile Creation and Design – Adinkra Cloth What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Dance and Movement – Powwow Dancer What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Theatre Lighting What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Digital Cinema Projector What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

MEDIA Humans share and seek information about the world around them. People use media to connect with and influence others. Advances in technology provides faster methods to deliver more information to more people.

Visual Monitor - Digital Flat Screen Television What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Audio Tool and E-book Reader What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Green Screen Technology What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Recording Device - Audio Cassette What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?

Digital Tablet - iPAD What technologies are represented in this image? For what purpose was this technology developed? Using what you already know about this technology, how does the technology pictured affect the way people live, work, or play?