The Concept of Technology

Subject : 

Basic Science and Technology

Term :

Third Term

Week:

Week 4

Class :

Basic 1 / Primary 1

Previous lesson : 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

  The uses of head pan

that was previously treated as a topic

Topic :

The Uses of a Basket

Behavioural objectives :

At the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:

• The meaning of technology
• State the benefits of technology
• Describe how things are done before and how they are better done now with technology

Instructional Materials :

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards
• Water in a pail or bucket

Methods of Teaching :

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials :

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

Content :

Concept of Technology 

Meaning and Benefits of Technology

Technology means getting things done in a better way by making use of scientific knowledge, gadgets or ideas.

Benefits of Technology

There are lots of benefits and Importance of technology today in our days to days activities. Technology has helped us to do things in a better way when compared to what was obtained in the olden days

1. Communication : Communication was slow and not effective in the olden days but now a days communication is easier, faster and effective with the use of mobile phones, internet and digital satellite television broadcast
2. Transportation :  Technology has really improved the movement of goods and peoples from one place to another. In the olden days, transportation was made by making use of horses, donkeys or camel. But now we have trains, or Sport utility vehicles that have improved transportation
3. Medicine and Health : Improved better drugs and medicine are also made available through thorough medical researches and investigations . This is better way of doing things when compared to old ways of treating sick patients by using herbs or plant roots
4. Agricultural : The use of modern methods of farming and rearing of animals by using technology has improved the ways farmers go about doing thier business.
5. Cooking : In the olden days, firewood and stoves were used to cook food. With the aid of technology, we now have cooker, micro wave oven or gas cooker for preparing and cooking our food.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she does the necessary corrections when and where  the needs arise.

Evaluation

1. What is technology?
2. State two benefits of technology.
3. Mention two ways of doing things better today with the aid of technology.