Subject: Basic Science and Technology (BST)
Class: Primary 3
Topic: Forms of Technology II
Sub-topic: Meaning of Technology and Developed Technology
Term: Third Term
Week: 3
Duration: 40 minutes
A. Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Explain the meaning of technology in simple terms.
Describe what developed technology means.
Identify examples of developed technology.
Compare underdeveloped and developed technology.
B. Instructional Materials
Pictures or real items (radio, blender, gas cooker, electric fan, etc.)
Flashcards with key vocabulary
Chart comparing old and new tools
Videos or slides showing modern devices in action (optional)
C. Lesson Content
1. What is Technology?
Technology is the use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems or make work easier.
Simple definition:
Technology means using tools or machines to help us do things better and faster.
2. What is Developed Technology?
Developed technology means modern, advanced, and improved tools or machines that make work easier, faster, and more accurate.
It includes tools that use electricity, fuel, or batteries.
Developed technology is often found in homes, schools, hospitals, offices, and factories.
3. Examples of Developed Technology
| Activity | Developed Tool Used |
|---|---|
| Cooking | Gas cooker, microwave |
| Sweeping | Vacuum cleaner |
| Grinding | Electric blender, grinder |
| Farming | Tractor, harvester |
| Communication | Mobile phones, computers |
| Transportation | Cars, airplanes, trains |
These tools are faster, easier to use, and more powerful than underdeveloped ones.
4. Importance of Developed Technology
Saves time and energy
Makes work easier and faster
Helps people communicate easily
Improves health, education, and transportation
Helps in farming and construction
5. Differences Between Underdeveloped and Developed Technology
| Feature | Underdeveloped Technology | Developed Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | Simple, handmade tools | Modern machines/tools |
| Power source | Human effort | Electricity, batteries |
| Speed | Slow | Fast |
| Example (Cooking) | Firewood stove | Gas cooker or microwave |
| Example (Grinding) | Grinding stone | Blender or grinder |
D. Class Activities
Activity 1: Matching Game
Match pictures of activities with either developed or underdeveloped tools.
Activity 2: Tool Talk
Pupils talk about a developed tool they have seen or used at home or school.
E. Evaluation (Assessment)
Ask pupils the following:
What is technology?
What is developed technology?
Mention three examples of developed technology.
How is a blender different from a grinding stone?
State two advantages of developed technology.
F. Assignment
Draw and name two developed tools used at home.
Write one sentence about what each tool is used for.
G. Conclusion
Technology helps us do work better and faster.
Developed technology includes modern tools and machines.
It saves time and energy and improves our daily lives.
We should learn how to use developed tools safely and wisely.
