Explain the observations of advantages and disadvantages of technology through written or verbal forms, sketches or ICT in a creative way

Technology

Humans are able to perform various daily activities by using their senses and limbs. However, humans have limitations in their ability to perform their daily activities. In this chapter students will learn more about the human limitations, the development of technology in various fields and the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology

Technology can overcome the limits of human capabilities. Humans have created various tools to overcome the limits of their capabilities by applying scientific knowledge.

Technology

	The application of scientific knowledge to help overcome the limits of human ability

Human limitations

The inability of humans to perform an activity is due to the limitations of the human brain, limbs and senses

Devices

Limitations that can be overcome

Magnifying glass

Helps humans to see fine and small objects more clearly

Mikroscope

Can observe tiny living things such as bacteria

Speaker

Allows the voice to be heard loudly by others

Can travel long distances in short period of time

Binocular

Can see distant objects

Calculator

Can perform calculations faster and more accurate

Development of techonlogy

Various conveniences and a more comfortable life are now the result of technological development
Technology is developing rapidly in various fields such as agriculture, transportation, construction, communication and medicine

Advantages and disadvantages of technology

Technological progress that is constantly developing is also harmful to human life

Advantages of technology	Disadvantages of technology
The use of drones to spray insecticides on crops can save time and human effort	The lifespan of drone batteries is limited and the disposal of drone batteries can cause pollution
Medical technology can improve the quality of human health	Medicines can be abused, causing social problems and health problems that cause death
More houses can be built on hillsides	Destruction of flora and fauna due to deforestation
Unlimited and fast sharing of information can save time	Negative influences spread easily in addition to data that is easily hacked
The increase in motorized vehicles makes it easier to move from one place to another	The release of harmful gases contributes to air pollution