Technology- When you think of technology – most people think of computers – technology is much more than that. When you think of technology – most people

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When you think of technology – most When you think of technology – most people think of computers – people think of computers – technology is much more than that.technology is much more than that.


Technology is the use of human Technology is the use of human knowledge to extend human abilities knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and and to satisfy human needs and wants. wants.

Technology provides us with most of Technology provides us with most of the things we use.the things we use.

What does Technology do:What does Technology do:

i.i. Applies problem-solving strategies Applies problem-solving strategies to solve real-world problems.to solve real-world problems.

ii.ii. Focus is on the human-made Focus is on the human-made world.world.

iii.iii. Uses the design process to develop Uses the design process to develop solutions.solutions.

iv.iv. Knowledge & skills deal w/ Knowledge & skills deal w/ creating, using, managing, & creating, using, managing, & assessing technology. assessing technology.


The word technology comes from the The word technology comes from the Greek word Greek word techne which means techne which means “art”.“art”.


Over the years several terms have Over the years several terms have been used to refer to people who been used to refer to people who work with technology:work with technology:• Early times – artisansEarly times – artisans• 1800’s – mechanician1800’s – mechanician

• More modern names include technician More modern names include technician and technologist.and technologist.


You may have noticed that the words You may have noticed that the words science and technology are often science and technology are often used together. Although they are used together. Although they are related they are not the same.related they are not the same.


Science – explains how things Science – explains how things happen.happen.

Technology – makes things happen.Technology – makes things happen.

ScienceScience--

The study of the natural world The study of the natural world

What does Science do?What does Science do?

i.i. Applies methods of inquiry to Applies methods of inquiry to answer questions.answer questions.

ii.ii. Focus primarily on natural worldFocus primarily on natural world

iii.iii. Uses the scientific method to Uses the scientific method to propose explanationspropose explanations

iv.iv. Focus is on finding out “Why…”Focus is on finding out “Why…”

Scientific MethodScientific Method

EngineeringEngineering- - Another important profession that Another important profession that

uses technology is engineering. uses technology is engineering.

Engineering fits between science Engineering fits between science and technology.and technology.

Using their knowledge of science, Using their knowledge of science, math and technology, engineers math and technology, engineers determine how to make things.determine how to make things.

EngineeringEngineering

A A professionprofession that combines science, that combines science, mathematics, & technology to solve mathematics, & technology to solve practical problems. practical problems.

What does Engineering doWhat does Engineering do

i.i. Solutions gained by study, Solutions gained by study, experience, & practice.experience, & practice.

ii.ii. Requires both judgment & Requires both judgment & creativity to develop.creativity to develop.

iii.iii. Solutions are evaluated using Solutions are evaluated using predictive analysis before predictive analysis before construction of a product or construction of a product or system begins. system begins.

EEngineering ngineering DDesign esign PProcessrocess

TechnologyTechnology- - People that have made contributions People that have made contributions

to technology:to technology:

• George Westinghouse – at 19 patented a George Westinghouse – at 19 patented a new type of steam engine.new type of steam engine.

• George Washington – at 17 helped George Washington – at 17 helped survey and design Alexandria, VA.survey and design Alexandria, VA.

TechnologyTechnology- - People that have made contributions People that have made contributions

to technology:to technology:

• Elmer Sperry – invented gyrocompass Elmer Sperry – invented gyrocompass that led to today’s navigation systems.that led to today’s navigation systems.

• Students at Hampshire College created Students at Hampshire College created a Grease Car – that turns used cooking a Grease Car – that turns used cooking oil into fuel.oil into fuel.

TechnologyTechnology- - • Technology is constantly growing Technology is constantly growing

changing. People are always trying to changing. People are always trying to improve existing products. improve existing products.

Isaac Newton (a famous British scientist Isaac Newton (a famous British scientist during the 1700’s) studied earlier work and during the 1700’s) studied earlier work and made improvements on what he learned.made improvements on what he learned.

TechnologyTechnology- - • Technology is constantly growing Technology is constantly growing

changing. People are always trying to changing. People are always trying to improve existing products. improve existing products.

Thomas Edison invented cylindrical Thomas Edison invented cylindrical phonograph records – phonograph records –

• which led to vinyl records, which led to vinyl records, • which led to cassette tapes which led to cassette tapes • which led to CD’swhich led to CD’s• which led to digital recordings of todaywhich led to digital recordings of today• Whats next?Whats next?

TechnologyTechnology- - • Another example of technology Another example of technology

adapting:adapting: Slide rules were used for calculations for Slide rules were used for calculations for

designing Boeing 707 airplanes. Today designing Boeing 707 airplanes. Today airplanes are designed by people using airplanes are designed by people using pocket calculators or computers.pocket calculators or computers.

TechnologyTechnology- - • History of TechnologyHistory of Technology

Iron Age – began around 1200 BCIron Age – began around 1200 BC Middle Ages – began around 500Middle Ages – began around 500 The Renaissance – began around 1300The Renaissance – began around 1300 The Industrial Revolution – began around The Industrial Revolution – began around

17501750 The Information Age - began around 1900The Information Age - began around 1900


Technology is divided into several Technology is divided into several subcategories a few are:subcategories a few are:• Communication TechnologyCommunication Technology• Transportation TechnologyTransportation Technology• BiotechnologyBiotechnology• Manufacturing TechnologyManufacturing Technology• Construction TechnologyConstruction Technology• NanotechnologyNanotechnology


Communication Technology :Communication Technology :• ComputerComputer• Cell PhoneCell Phone• DVD PlayerDVD Player


Transportation Technology :Transportation Technology :• CarCar• Commuter TrainCommuter Train• AirplaneAirplane


Biotechnology :Biotechnology :• CerealCereal• VitaminsVitamins


Manufacturing Technology :Manufacturing Technology :• Items made in factoriesItems made in factories


Construction Technology :Construction Technology :• HouseHouse• BridgeBridge• SkyscraperSkyscraper


Nanotechnology:Nanotechnology:• Is the science of working with the atoms Is the science of working with the atoms

or molecules of materials to develop or molecules of materials to develop very small machines.very small machines.

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