LECTURE 8

I. Technology is a part of our lives. Try to look around you and take note of the technologies you
observed. Give at least 3 examples for each classification of technology according to process.

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 

 Solar Power
 Wind Power
 Hydropower

EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY 

 Hard drives
 Monitors
 Printer

 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 Computer
 Telephone
 Internet

 LIFE TECHNOLOGY 

 Washing Machine
 Vacuum
 Rice Cooker

 MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY 

 Metal
 Plastic
 Ceramics

II. Why do we need to replace old technologies with new ones? 

 We need to replace old technologies with new ones because new technology brings productivity. As a
result, you'll be able to do more work with less time and effort. And this leads to a higher standard of
living. Well, we really don't, it's just that when a better, faster way to do what we're doing becomes
available, we take advantage of it.

How is National Development achieved through Science and Technology? 

 Science and technology have played a vital role in the growth of this great nation and the rest of the
world. Science and technology have contributed to making work simpler for people through the invention
of computers and household machines, as well as making communication quicker through the use of
cell phones, televisions, radio, and used in communication.