Introduction
Hi Students,
Welcome to week 1 of Technology Studies.
To enable you to source relevant information for you investigation of you community in need, progress through this web quest. All of the links provided are appropriate to the assignment and should be investigated carefully.
Good Luck
Mr Murphy
Task
You will be required to source information from the following links to answer the questions:
(You can copy and paste the references into your bibliography)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading. (2014). List of developing countries as declared by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Retrieved October 21, 2014, from aid.dfat.gov.au/ngos/Documents/list-developing-countries.pdf
Educational Pathways International. (2010). What is a developing country. Retrieved October 21, 2014, from http://www.educationalpathwaysinternational.org/?page_id=97
1. Define the term 'Developing Country'
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2. Select a country from the lists and state your reasons why this country is the perfect country to market your bicycle modification to.
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Hatch International. (2014). Bandha Bicycle. Retrieved October 21, 2014, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaIL9vEdGxI
3. Why are bicycles important for the people in these countries? (List 4 reasons)
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4. What age group is your design targeted to and why?
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5. List 5 possible materials you would need to create your modification and why these are appropriate for the situation?
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Kikpe,B.G. (2014) Transport in developing countries and the role the bicycle can play. Retrieved October 21, 2014, from http://www.mobility-consultant.com/recommended-reading/bicycle-reference-manual/technical-features/transport-in developing -countries-and-the-role-the-bicycle-can-play/
Servaas, M. (2000). The significance of non-motorised transport for developing countries. Retrieved October 21, 2014, from http://www.gtkp.com/assets/uploads/20091124-204932-9999-non_motor_i-ce.pdf
6. Hypothetically, imagine there are TWO identical communities in your chosen country... one WITH bicycles and one WITHOUT. Explain the observable differences (besides the fact that one will have bicycles and one won't) and the effects that this has upon the country progressing.