Understanding Technology Basic Technology JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Basic Technology JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes – Week 1

Subject: Basic Technology

Class: JSS 1

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 10 – 12 years

Topic: Understanding Technology

Sub-topics:

• I. Technology-related Professions
• II. Importance of Technology

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define technology and list examples.
2. Identify different technology-related professions.
3. Explain the importance of technology in everyday life.
4. State the ways technology has improved human activities.

Keywords:

• Technology
• Professions
• Innovation
• Inventions
• Importance

Set Induction:

Ask students if they use mobile phones, computers, or TV. Ask how these things make their lives easier.

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with devices and tools used at home and in school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of different professionals working with technology (e.g., engineers, IT specialists)
• Chart showing types of technology
• Projector or computer for a technology demo

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have seen and used various technologies, like phones, computers, and household gadgets.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic Technology Textbook for JSS 1

Instructional Materials:

• Charts
• Projector
• Textbooks

Content:

I. Technology-related Professions:

1. Engineer – Designs and builds machines.
2. IT Specialist – Works with computers and networks.
3. Architect – Uses technology to design buildings.
4. Electrician – Repairs and installs electrical systems.
5. Mechanic – Repairs cars and machines using tools.

II. Importance of Technology:

1. Communication – Makes it easy to talk to people anywhere.
2. Health – Helps doctors with advanced medical tools.
3. Education – Provides easy access to learning materials.
4. Agriculture – Machines help farmers grow more food.
5. Entertainment – Technology gives us TV, video games, and the internet.

Evaluation (Fill-in-the-blank questions):

1. Technology makes our lives __________.
   a) harder b) easier c) slower d) none
2. An IT specialist works with __________.
   a) food b) buildings c) computers d) vehicles
3. Technology is important in __________.
   a) sleeping b) walking c) communication d) farming
4. An engineer designs and builds __________.
   a) tools b) schools c) machines d) houses
5. __________ helps doctors treat patients.
   a) Technology b) Books c) Shoes d) Phones
6. Technology makes education __________.
   a) expensive b) hard c) easier d) slow
7. A mechanic uses __________ to fix machines.
   a) paper b) wood c) tools d) water
8. __________ is a professional who designs buildings.
   a) Architect b) Mechanic c) Teacher d) Doctor
9. One of the professions related to technology is __________.
   a) Engineer b) Farmer c) Tailor d) Baker
10. Technology helps farmers in __________.
    a) sleeping b) planting c) fishing d) singing
11. The tool used by electricians is __________.
    a) pen b) hammer c) book d) computer
12. Machines used in __________ improve work on the farm.
    a) Agriculture b) Law c) Cooking d) Dancing
13. Phones are an example of __________ technology.
    a) communication b) entertainment c) transport d) health
14. Cars are repaired by __________.
    a) engineers b) mechanics c) teachers d) doctors
15. A __________ helps people to talk to others.
    a) technology b) microphone c) car d) hammer

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is technology?
   Technology is the use of tools and machines to solve problems.
2. Name three technology-related professions.
   Engineer, IT Specialist, Architect.
3. Why is technology important?
   It makes communication, health, education, and farming easier.
4. How does technology help in education?
   It provides easy access to information and learning materials.
5. What do engineers do?
   They design and build machines or structures.
6. Can a mechanic fix a computer?
   No, mechanics work on cars and machines, not computers.
7. Why is technology important in farming?
   It helps farmers grow food faster with machines.
8. What technology do doctors use?
   Advanced medical tools like X-rays and scanners.
9. How does technology help in communication?
   Phones and computers allow us to talk to people far away.
10. Is technology used in entertainment?
    Yes, for TV, video games, and music.
11. What profession repairs electrical systems?
    Electricians do.
12. Do architects use technology?
    Yes, they use software to design buildings.
13. What tools does a mechanic use?
    Wrenches, screwdrivers, and other hand tools.
14. What do IT specialists work with?
    Computers, networks, and software.
15. How does technology improve our health?
    It helps doctors with better tools for diagnosis and treatment.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to Basic Technology.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: Understanding Technology. The teacher explains the meaning of technology and lists technology-related professions like engineers, IT specialists, architects, electricians, and mechanics. The importance of technology in communication, health, education, and farming is also discussed.
Step 3: The teacher asks students to give examples of how technology helps in their daily lives. The teacher corrects any misconceptions and guides their understanding.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the definition of technology and related professions.
• Show examples of different technologies.
• Ask questions to engage students in the discussion.

Learners’ Activities:

• Answer questions about their experience with technology.
• Provide examples of professions that use technology.
• Participate in class discussions.

Assessment:

1. What is technology?
2. Name two technology-related professions.
3. Give one example of how technology helps in education.
4. Who fixes cars using tools?
5. Mention two ways technology helps in farming.

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer):

1. Define technology.
2. Name two professions related to technology.
3. What profession designs buildings?
4. What do mechanics repair?
5. How does technology help doctors?
6. Why is technology important in communication?
7. What tools do electricians use?
8. How does technology help farmers?
9. What profession works with computers?
10. Give one example of how technology helps in entertainment.

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provide feedback on their understanding of technology and its importance.