Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
1. Vocabulary list
2. Visuals
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3. Main topic
Definition of technology:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Giiz81_uzK8
Inventions of the past
In the pre-historic times, people´s lives were very simple, they used to hunt for
food and gradually they made primitive tools from stone, bones or animal´s skin.
By using a simple needle people started to sew clothes so they were able to
protect themselves from the cold. In order to make their lives easier, people
invented the wheel. They also built windmills to use the wind energy. Important
discoveries and inventions came in the 15th and 16th centuries, when America,
Asia, Africa were discovered and sciences such as astronomy, philosophy,
medicine and biology were developed. A significant step in history was made
in 1450 when the printing press was discovered in Germany by a man called
Johannes Guttenberg.
The Industrial Revolution – 18th and 19th century
It was a time when many important inventions were made. Many of these
inventions made work easier and cheaper. As these inventions created new
manufacturing and industry, many people also moved away from farms into
cities. It was a time of very rapid change in the world. Later, in the 20th century,
other inventions came to existence, e. g. the integrated circuit, the computer, the
mobile phone, the TV, the Internet, the credit cards, pesticides and fertilizers as
well. Great move was made in a field of biology, scientists made a lot of
medical research that helps the doctors to save human lives and to cure many
illnesses, for example:
the laser
penicillin
vitamin C
X-ray
new drugs and vaccines against infections such as measles, mumps,
smallpox.
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Inventions and technology we use nowadays
Many older people don’t like using computers, mobile phones or credit cards.
The technology and many new inventions, such as computers, microwaves or
dishwashers didn’t exist when they were young and they don’t know how to use
it. They are afraid of technology and they don’t trust it. They think that
technological inventions are expensive and difficult to use.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3iFjnnzpkc
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we should use the technology wisely so that we can improve our lives and
don’t destroy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukwo8tMa8Ug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQQbPhfsASI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZzmQtrQnU
For some peoplethe most important inventions are the electricity, the television
and the mobile phone /the computer, a microwave…/.Electricity is very
important because it makes our lives much easier and comfortable – many things
that we use every day are powered by electricity – TV, radio, computer, a fridge.
We can’t imagine our life without electricity. Other inventions that are very
important to society are the TV, the mobile phone and the computer because
many of us like watching TV and playing computer games. The mobile phone
is also very important because we can call our friends and family when we have
a problem, when we need help, to arrange a meeting or just when we want to
talk to somebody.
4. Role-play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6CBb3yX9Zs
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b/ You are studying abroad and sharing a flat with two other students.
Yesterday you had a late-night party with loud music. You want to keep
good relations with your neighbours. Go upstairs and apologize.
You-Y
Neighbour-N
N: Yeah, it was terrible. I could not sleep at all and I had to wake up early
to work. You are lucky I did not call the police. Be sure, next time I will.
N: It sounds great I will be happy to come and thank you for the presents.
N: Bye
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WORKSHEET
Questions:
1. How do science and technology help you in your everyday life? Give some
examples.
2. Think of two inventions or equipment without which you cannot imagine
your life and explain why.
3. Which present inventions did your grandparents not know and why? What
did they have instead of them?
4. Talk about famous scientists and their inventions.
5. What invention do you miss in your life?
6. How much has technology advanced since your parents were young?
7. Could the efficiency of language learning by increased by some
technological means?
8. Look at the pictures of the famous inventors and say what you know about
them.What do you know about their inventions?