High tech

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/high-tech

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the economic driver?Fosters innovation, creates new industries, and is crucial for global economic competitiveness
2. How does high tech change our everyday life?High tech helps us talk to friends far away, get faster internet, and use robots that can do tasks for us. It also makes cars, phones, and computers smarter and faster.
3. Why is high tech important for the environment?High tech can make clean energy like solar panels and wind turbines that help stop climate change. It also creates smart ways to use resources and reduce waste.

High technology: Technology that is at the absolute cutting edge, representing the most advanced available.
Low technology: Simple, often traditional or mechanical technology that is not at the forefront of innovation.
Deep tech: Refers to startups or innovations grounded in significant scientific breakthroughs and advanced engineering.