Notes On Module 6 – Technologies

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Module 6 Technologies
Human desire to solve problems and answer questions about the world led us to create and develop
technologies to aid our lack of understanding about phenomena.
Science has helped developed technologies and influenced social developments in areas:
• Agriculture
• Medicine
• Industry
• Communication
e.g.:
Interdependence between science and technology helps us to develop tools to improve the
wellbeing of humans to create a more sustainable future
4.1 The scientific investigation and technology
Technology – practically applying knowledge to create a device for practical purposes in any area of
research e.g. a hammer, a spoon, a computer or a robot are all technologies – devices invented for
practical purposes to make life easier.