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Understanding Technology II

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 16 JUN 2026

BASIC SCIENCE JSS1 First term

Sub-Theme: Safety, Material and Processing

Theme Understanding Basic Science and Technology

WEEK 2

Understanding technology 2

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

  1. Identify technology-related professions
  2. State the importance of technology

Content

Technology-related occupations

Technology-Related Professions

  1. Electrical and Electronics Profession: This is the assembling, installation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and other related equipment in buildings and other structures.
  2. Mechanical Technician Profession: This area covers refrigeration repairs, air conditioning, elevator installation, servicing and repair of other equipment.
  3. Building Profession: This area is quite wide. It includes the following;
    Plumber: They install, repair and repair pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution.
    ii.     Bricklayer: They lay blocks, bricks, concrete, stone, etc, to construct or repair walls, chimneys and ovens.
    iii.     Painter and Decorators: These do apply paints, wallpapers and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings.
    iv.     Roofer: They install, repair or replace flat roofs or tiles on sloped roofs.
    v.     Blueprint Interpreters: They read and interpret blueprints or building plans.
    vi.     Tile setters: Tillers cover interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings with ceramics, marble and terrazzo.
    vii.     Glazier: These are professionals who cut, fit and install glasses in residential, industrial or public buildings.

Importance of technology

The importance of technology is as follows:

  1. Good health for people and their animals’ e.g. health care centre, hospital etc.
  2. Shelter: Living inhabitable, comfortable and befitting houses e.g. duplex, mini-flat, storey building, bungalow etc.
  3. Good road and easy transportation e.g. the use of ship, air-planes, journal, emails etc.
  4. Clothing: Use of Ankara, lace, cotton materials and guinea.
  5. Sound communication e.g. use of telephone, newspaper, journals etc.
  6. Security: use of guns, bullets and bombs.
  7. Knowledge and skills:  ability to make use of hands and brains
  8. Regular power supply system.