1. U3c-L1 A technology system is a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Core Technologies are the subsystems: 1.Mechanical 2.Structural 3.Electrical 4.Electronic 5.Thermal 6.Fluid 7.Optical 8.Bio-Tech 9.Material Technology System

2. U3c-L1 A technology system is a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Core Technologies are the subsystems: 1.Mechanical 2.Structural 3.Electrical 4.Electronic 5.Thermal 6.Fluid 7.Optical 8.Bio-Tech 9.Material Technology System

3. The technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit motion. Mechanical Technology Example applications: Gear systems in a car transmission, Brakes on a bicycle, Agitator in a washing machine, Latch on a door. Springs in vehicle shocks U3c-L3

4. The technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes. Example applications: Legs on a chair, City water tower, Swimming pool, Roadways and Bridges, Bicycle spokes Airplane wing, Satellite antenna disc. Structural Technology

5. U3c-L3 The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from electrical energy. Example applications: Power plant generator, Flashlight, Electric motor in a can opener, Doorbell, Electric heater, Hair dryer. Electrical Technology

6. The technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating. Example applications: thermostat for controlling temperature, a metal detector, video tape recorder, computer, pocket calculator, telephone, radio, television. U3c-L3 Electronic Technology

7. U3c-L3 The technology of using fluid, either gaseous (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport. Example applications: Air brakes on a truck, Tires on a car, Airfoils on an airplane, Warm-air heating ducts, Hydraulic jack, Plumbing in a school Hydro-electric dam Fluid Technology

8. The technology of producing light; using light for information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating; and using light to do work. Example applications: Lightbulb, Light-emitting diode, Lenses to magnify or reduce, Laser speed detector, Laser compact disk, Fiber-optic telephone communication, Laser cutting tools, Laser surgical instruments. U3c-L3 Optical Technology

9. The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy. Example applications: Furnace, Hot water heater, Toaster, Insulation, Heat exchanger, Refrigerator, Hot air balloon. U3c-L3 Thermal Technology

10. U3c-L3 The technology of using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome. Example applications “Stain-eating” enzymes in detergent, Bacteria “leaching” metals from ore, Altering plant genes to produce better crops. Oil-eating microbes used in oil spill remediation Genetically-modified agriculture Bio Technology

11. U3c-L3 The technology of producing, altering, and combining materials. Example applications: Producing paper from wood, Producing aluminum from ore, Drilling holes in wood, Annealing to soften metal, Laminating wood. Materials Technology

12. U3c-L3 Name the core technology: Springs - Mechanical Chassis - Structural Gear teeth - Mechanical Heat Sink - Thermal

13. U3c-L3 Name the core technology: Air Foil - Fluid Rotating Propeller - Mechanical Lenses - Optical Frame - Structural