Vocabulary – Words associated with science and technology - SS3 English Lesson Note

Computer: A device that can be programmed to perform a variety of tasks.

Internet: A global network of computers that allows users to share information and communicate with each other.

Software: A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do.

Hardware: The physical components of a computer system.

Data: Information that is stored in a computer.

Algorithm: A set of steps that are used to solve a problem.

Theory: A well-supported explanation of a natural phenomenon.

Law: A statement that describes a relationship between two or more variables.

Experiment: A controlled test that is used to gather data about a natural phenomenon.

As new technologies emerge, new vocabulary will be created to describe them.

Here are some examples of current vocabulary associated with science and technology:

Cell phone: A portable telephone that uses cellular radio waves to communicate.

SMS: Short message service, a text messaging service that is used to send short messages between cell phones.

Ping: A command that is used to test whether a computer is connected to a network.

Email: Electronic mail, a system for sending and receiving messages over the internet.