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Types of Technology

 

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What is technology?

Have you ever thought about what life would be like without phones, tablets, televisions, or computers? Life would be very different without this technology. Technology is created when scientific knowledge is applied to solve real problems. It usually results in helpful tools or machines. These machines can be big or small.

What do you think of when you hear the word technology? Think about it for a moment. Then, click the boxes below to see examples of different types of technology!

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People getting on a subway train.

TRAINS – Technology can help us travel safer and faster.

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Happy kid using a laptop computer.

COMPUTERS – Technology can help us to talk to family far away and to do our schoolwork.

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A traffic light that has just turned red.

TRAFFIC LIGHTS – Technology can help our busy streets move cars without accidents.

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People cooking muffins in the kitchen with an oven.

OVEN – Technology can help make our food hot and fast.

There are so many ways that technology has changed over time. Let’s keep going to learn more.