Mrs. McCarthy’s MCAS Review Technology / Engineering Science
Middle School Curriculum –Materials, Tools, & Machines –Engineering Design –Communication Technologies –Manufacturing Technologies –Construction Technologies –Transportation Technologies –Bioengineering Technologies
Materials, Tools, & Machines Appropriate materials, tools, & machines enable us to solve problems, invent, & construct Tape MeasureScrews Wrench & Screwdriver Drill Hammer & Nail Hand Saw Skill Saw Pliers
Engineering Design Engineering Design Involves Modeling and Developing Solutions Example- Balloon Powered Car Challenge –Plan Materials –Sketch / Prototype / Model –Construct & Build –Test –Evaluate
Communication Technologies Ideas can be communicated through drawings, reports, & pictures
Manufacturing Technologies Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into physical goods Example-Sneaker Factory: –Research & Development –Production / Assembly –Marketing / Sales / PR –Quality Control –Store Distribution Research Production Marketing Distribution
Construction Technologies Building structures for transportation, shelter, business, etc Arch Bridge Suspension Bridge Beam Bridge
Parts of a House Foundation- base; stabilizes house Roof-covers house; protection Framing-shapes house; supports walls Insulation- temperature control Siding- protects insulation
Transportation Technologies Systems & Devices that move goods and people from one place to another by land, air, water, or space. Land Air Water Space
Forces Force- a push or a pull Pressure- the amount of force in an area Lift- an upward force that opposes gravity Thrust- a forward force Drag- opposes motion in fluids
Bioengineering Technologies Explore the production of mechanical devices, products, & natural substances that can improve health & daily life.