What new technologies are being developed that are changing the way we live and work?
In this lesson, we will focus on some of the new advances in technology that are changing the way we live and work.
What new technologies are being developed that are changing the way we live and work?
In this lesson, we will focus on some of the new advances in technology that are changing the way we live and work.
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Key learning points
- new and emerging technologies
- products that they are less familiar with using themselves
- about an increasing range of designers, engineers, chefs, technologists and manufacturers and be able to relate their products to their own designing and making
Equipment
Micro:bit, electronics resources (various)
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
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4 Questions
Q1.
What does 'AI' stand for?
Actual Intelligence.
Artificial Integrity.
Q2.
Is it possible to 3D print a house big enough for a family to live in?
No
Q3.
What is this showing a picture of?
A person wearing a 'sleep aid' to make it seem dark.
A robot.
Q4.
Do you know why 3D printing is known as 'additive manufacture'?
3D printing is known as 'additive manufacture' because it has added so much to the manufacturing world to help speed up the way products are produced.
3D printing is known as 'additive manufacture' because it is dangerously addictive.
4 Questions
Q1.
Why might driverless cars be a good idea?
So that the freight industry can save a significant amount of money by not employing drivers to deliver their goods.
So the passengers in a car can relax with no need to focus on the road.
Q2.
True or false, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are both involved in developing space and land travel?
False.
Q3.
True or false, 3D printing is advanced technology that is too expensive to consider having at home?
True.
Q4.
What is the following a picture of?
A lake.
A Tesla high speed petrol pump.