Forms of Technology – Developed Technology

Forms of Technology II – Developed Technology

Topic: Forms of Technology – Developed Technology
Subtopic: Examples and Characteristics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Science
Week: 9
Duration: 40 minutes
Instructional Materials: Pictures of tractors, airplanes, public address systems, modern stoves, etc.
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of developed technology.
2. Identify examples of developed technology.
3. State the characteristics of developed technology.
4. Compare developed and underdeveloped technology.

Content

Meaning of Developed Technology:
Developed technology means modern ways of doing work using machines and advanced tools.

Examples of Developed Technology:

• Using tractors for farming.
• Sending messages through mobile phones.
• Cooking with gas or electric cookers.
• Travelling by airplane.

Characteristics of Developed Technology:

1. It works faster.
2. It uses modern machines.
3. It produces large results.
4. It needs less human labour.

Differences Between Developed and Underdeveloped Technology:

• Speed: Developed is faster; underdeveloped is slow.
• Tools: Developed uses machines; underdeveloped uses simple tools.
• Result: Developed produces more results; underdeveloped produces less.

Board Summary:

1. Developed technology uses modern machines.
2. Examples: tractors, mobile phones, airplanes, gas cookers.
3. It is fast, easy, and produces big results.
4. Developed and underdeveloped technology are different in speed, tools, and results.

Class Exercise 1:
Write two examples of developed technology.

Class Exercise 2:
State two differences between developed and underdeveloped technology.

Assignment (MCQs)

1. Developed technology uses __________. a) Old tools b) Modern machines c) Firewood
2. Travelling by airplane is an example of __________ technology. a) Developed b) Underdeveloped c) Old
3. One characteristic of developed technology is __________. a) Slow work b) Needs much labour c) Produces large results
4. Mobile phones are used to __________. a) Farm b) Cook c) Communicate
5. Developed technology is __________ than underdeveloped technology. a) Slower b) Faster c) Harder