Technology: Problems and Solutions

Which technologies solve the problem of being in the dark?

• bed, pillow, blanket

• television, movie theater, netflix

• candle, electrical lights, flashlight

• microwave, oven, crockpot, grill

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Which technologies solve the problem of not being able to communicate with others?

• oven, microwave, crockpot, grill

• books, phone, email, postal service

• mittens, boots, jacket, hat

• backpack, pencil pouch, expandable folder

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What technologies solve the problem of having raw or frozen food?

• pencil, pen, marker, crayon

• guitar, piano, harmonica

• refrigerator, freezer, ice chest (cooler)

• microwave, oven, grill, crockpot

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A technology is anything that people have made that makes our life easier.

• True

• False

Which are examples of simple technologies?

• refrigerator, air conditioner, oven

• pencil, table, chair, shirt

• ceiling fan, indoor lights, internet

• car, bus, train

What are examples of complex technologies?

• refrigerator, computer, television

• table, couch, window

• garden, pond, barn

• horse, carriage (buggy), water trough

What problem did the invention of the printing press solve?

• It improved communication.

• More people could get books because they cost less.

• Books could be printed faster.

• ALL of the above.

What problem did the invention of vaccines solve?

• people were getting hurt from working in cold weather

• people were too far from doctors to get help

• people were getting diseases that made them sick

• people were not able to find their way to a doctor