Smart city

High school (ages 12+)
Future & Imagination

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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/smart-city

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 key urban sectors addressed?Transportation, utilities, public safety, waste management, energy, and public services
2. What is the core objectives?Enhancing sustainability, improving operational efficiency, fostering economic development, and promoting social inclusion
3. How do smart cities use technology to help people?They collect data from sensors in traffic lights, buildings, and devices, then analyze it to improve things like traffic flow, energy use, and waste collection.
4. Why do smart cities need sensors and the Internet of Things?Sensors gather real‑time information about traffic, energy, and the environment, and the Internet of Things connects them so the city can respond quickly to problems.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): A broad range of technologies used for communication and information processing, including hardware, software, and networks.
Internet of Things (IoT): A network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items embedded with sensors and software that enable them to collect and exchange data.
Urban Sustainability: The goal of developing cities in a way that minimizes environmental impact while ensuring social equity and economic viability for present and future generations.