Exploring Technology Technological Advances Exploring Technology Technological developments

Exploring Technology • Technological developments or the creation of new types of technology promote

Example 1: Techniques • Clear cutting refers to the clearing of forested areas by

Human Development • We clear forested areas in order to build shopping centers, homes,

Example 2: Tools • Electronic devices (cell phones, computers) are becoming a huge problem

E-waste • Electronics contain hazardous materials that can be released into the soil and

DIRECTIONS: TURN TO A PARTNER AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTION WHAT DID YOU DO

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Exploring Technology

Technological Advances

Exploring Technology • Technological developments or the creation of new types of technology promote human growth • In this presentation we will explore two examples of technological developments: – Techniques – Tools

Example 1: Techniques • Clear cutting refers to the clearing of forested areas by cutting down the vegetation (trees, shrubs and other plants) in the area • This is also referred to as deforestation • Why clear the forest?

Human Development • We clear forested areas in order to build shopping centers, homes, and roads • These forests are also cleared to create farmland

Before and after

Resulting human development

Example 2: Tools • Electronic devices (cell phones, computers) are becoming a huge problem because technology is changing so quickly • Computers, televisions and other electronic devices are being thrown out as “wastes” – These wastes are known “e-waste”

E-waste • Electronics contain hazardous materials that can be released into the soil and water as they sit in landfills • In 2007, it was estimated that Americans produced 3 million tons of e-waste

DIRECTIONS: TURN TO A PARTNER AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTION WHAT DID YOU DO WITH YOUR LAST CELL PHONE, OLD T. V. /COMPUTER? Stop and Chat