First Term Lesson Note for Week One

Class : JSS One

Subject : Basic Technology

Topic : Concept of Technology

Duration : 40 Minutes

Periods : Single Period

Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson the lesson learners will be able to :

i. Explain the meaning of Technology

ii. Identify and list products of technology

iii. Mentions economic activities in developed and underdeveloped world

iv. State the importance of technology

MEANING OF TECHNOLOGY

The term is derived from the Greek words tekhnē, which refers to an art or craft, and logia, meaning an area of study. Thus, technology means literally, the study or science of crafting.

Technology can be defined as the application of acquired systematic and scientific knowledge in the development of tools and machines by people to enable them to provide various needs. Technology is the general term for the processes by which human beings fashion tools and machines to increase their control and understanding of the material environment.

Technology is the study, development, and application of devices, machines, and techniques for manufacturing and production processes.Technology is also a method or methodology that uses technical knowledge or tools.

PRODUCTS OF TECHNOLOGY

The use of hoes and cutlass has been replaced by the use of tools and machines powered by steam, water, wind, electricity and sun.

Product of technology refers to the materials, machines and equipment that are used to make life easier. They are the finished products of engineering works; the tools used to achieve specific objectives. Examples of products of technology are pressing iron, tractor, G.S.M / cell phone, air conditioner, grinding machine, gas cooker, washing machine, electric bulb e.t.c

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN DEVELOPED AND UNDER DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGYECONOMIC ACTIVITIESUNDERDEVELOPED TECHNOLOGYMODERN TECHNOLOGY

Farming : Hoes, Cutlasses, Knives are used in under developed while Tractor, bulldozer, plough, big machines

Fishing : Nets ,hooks and trapsSophisticated and fast moving fishing vessels

Transportation : Trekking, horses and Camels. While Cars , railway, aircraft and ocean lines

COMMUNICATION : Oral message and letter writing but telephone ,radio message and television, telex

FOOD Preservation : Drying, salting e.t.c while in developed we use Refrigeration, canning, bottling e.t.c

AGRICULTURAL : Manure and animal faces but now Fertilizer

IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY

It encourages creativity in students.

It provides students with a solid foundation for future training in pre-vocational subjects.

It prepares students with basic technological literacy.

It enhances technological growth from the grass roots.

It makes students self-reliant.

BASIC UNIT OF TECHNOLOGY

Basic Electricity & Electronic

Auto-Mechanical & Mechanical

Engineering Wood Work and Metal Work

Technical Drawing

Building Construction

CAREER PROSPECTS IN TECHNOLOGY

There are many occupations in the field of technology:

mechanical engineering,

electrical engineering,

electronics engineering,

computer engineering,

telecommunication engineering,

civil engineering,

building engineering,

chemical engineering,

aeronautical engineering, architecture, e.tc

EVALUATION

State the differences in economic activities in developed and underdeveloped technology.

State five importance of technology.

ASSIGNMENTRead on Technology from Introductory Technology (JSS1) by Evans. Pages 3-7

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. _______________ the processes (methods) and products (materials) that make life easy and stress free (a) Machine (b) Tool (c) Equipment (d)Technology
2. Technology is derived from the Greek words tekhnē, which refers to a/an __________________ (a) art or craft (b) test (c) training (d) trash.
3. The following are products of technology except __________ (a) stone (b) microwave (c) aircraft (d) computer
4. The following are the importance of technology except _______________________. It encourages creativity in students.It provides students with a solid foundation for future training in pre-vocational subjects.It prepares students with basic technological literacy.It encourages waste of resources.
5. The following are modern technology except (a)cars (b)mobile phone (c)tractor (d) hoes
6. THEORY
7. Define technology.
8. State 10 products of technology.
9. State the differences in economic activities in developed and underdeveloped technology.