Forms of Technology – Underdeveloped Technology

Forms of Technology I – Underdeveloped Technology

Subtopics:

• Forms and examples
• Characteristics of underdeveloped technology

Learning Objectives: Pupils should be able to:
i. Identify forms of technology
ii. Give examples (e.g., farming with hoes, town crier, using animals for transport)
iii. Discuss characteristics of underdeveloped technology

Class Content

1. Meaning of Technology
   Technology is the use of skills, knowledge, tools, and machines to solve problems or make work easier.
2. Meaning of Underdeveloped Technology
   Underdeveloped technology is the simple, basic way of doing work using manual tools and without advanced machines.
3. Examples of Underdeveloped Technology

1. Farming with hoes and cutlasses.
2. Fetching water from streams.
3. Communicating through a town crier.
4. Using animals like donkeys or camels for transport.
5. Cooking with firewood.

4. Characteristics of Underdeveloped Technology

1. Requires much human effort.
2. Takes a longer time to complete tasks.
3. Produces less quantity of goods.
4. Cheaper to maintain but less efficient.

5. Importance of Understanding Underdeveloped Technology

1. Helps us appreciate modern improvements.
2. Preserves cultural heritage.
3. Useful in rural communities where modern tools are not available.

Diagram:
(Picture showing a farmer with hoe, town crier with gong, and a cart pulled by animals.)

Board Summary:

1. Technology is the use of tools to solve problems.
2. Underdeveloped technology is basic and manual.
3. Examples: hoes for farming, town crier for information.
4. It is slower and requires more effort.

Class Exercise:

1. Define technology.
2. What is underdeveloped technology?
3. Give two examples of underdeveloped technology.
4. Mention two characteristics of underdeveloped technology.
5. Why is it important to learn about underdeveloped technology?

MCQ Assignment:

1. Which of the following is underdeveloped technology? a) Tractor b) Hoe c) Airplane d) Computer
2. Which tool is used by a town crier? a) Drum b) Gong c) Horn d) Bell
3. Using animals for transport is an example of… a) Modern technology b) Underdeveloped technology c) Communication d) Farming method
4. Underdeveloped technology requires… a) More machines b) Less human effort c) More human effort d) No tools
5. Cooking with firewood is… a) Modern b) Underdeveloped c) Advanced d) Digital