📚 Topic Summary
Technology is always changing, and it affects the jobs people do. Many jobs from the past have been replaced or changed by new technology. In this activity, you'll explore some of these changes by matching old jobs with the modern technology that performs similar tasks. This will help you understand how technology impacts our daily lives and the world of work.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Telegraph Operator |
a. Uses computers and software to create special effects and animations. |
| 2. Lamplighter |
b. Sends emails and communicates through online messages. |
| 3. Milkman |
c. Delivers goods directly to customers' homes using trucks and vans. |
| 4. Animator |
d. Uses automated systems to turn street lights on and off. |
| 5. Postal Worker |
e. Sends messages using Morse code through electrical signals. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
Word Bank: automation, technology, communication, delivery, electricity
- Modern jobs are influenced by advancements in __________.
- __________ has replaced many manual tasks in factories.
- Online shopping has changed the way __________ services work.
- __________ has made it easier to light up our homes and streets.
- Email has transformed __________ in the workplace.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
How do you think future technology will change jobs that exist today?