Category: Basic Technology
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIALS Technical drawing is a universal language used for communication among technological professionals. The professionals that use technical drawing are Architects, Engineers, surveyors, technicians, technologists, draughtsman, designers etc. Professionals and students of technical drawing need the required…
BUILDING A building is a fixed structure meant for human occupancy and uses. It provides shelter for man and his property. CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING Buildings are classified according to the following. Occupancy and uses The numbers of floors they have…
PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL Materials can be described as substances that produce other things. The properties of the following materials shall be considered: Wood Metals\ceramics and glass Rubber Plastics WOOD Wood is a material obtained from a tree by cutting…
WORKSHOP A workshop is a place where engineering activities are carried out. WORKSHOP SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS WORKSHOP ACCIDENT Workshop accident is an unforeseen/unexpected occurrence that way cause injury or pain on the personnel, wastage of materials and damage of…
SAFETY GUIDELINESS Safety is the act of freedom from injury, sickness or accident, or damage or death. Safety guidelines are general rules or instructions written to give advice and direct people behaviour. SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR PEDESTRIANS Pedestrians must walk on…
Technology Literacy This is the ability to use, manage, access and understand technology. When this skills and knowledge is acquired, it can be used in communication and solving problems. Technology literacy helps man to use information communication technology (ICT) to…
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY The level of technology in a society determines whether the society is developed or underdeveloped. Some of the technology that determine the level of development of a society are: Good road network for easy mobility Constant power…
LIFE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY Technology has improved the standard of living and solved human problems in the following ways. Highways with traffic light to control the flow of traffic Good road network for easy transportation Internet facilities for communicating and…
CONCEPT TECHNOLOGY (UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY) Technology is the systematic application of scientific or organized knowledge for the use of mankind. Science and Technology are closely related. Science is a system of acquiring knowledge through research. Technology is the application of scientific…
