Foundations of Technology Core Technologies STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 Foundations of Technology Core Technologies TITLE SLIDE Teacher Resource – Unit 4 Lesson 1 © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The BIG Idea Big Idea: Every system and product is made up of one or more of the nine core technologies: bio-, electrical, electronic, fluid, material, mechanical, optical, structural, and thermal technology. [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies The Core Technologies are a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities. The core technologies are the “building blocks” of all technology systems. [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Mechanical Technology Technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit motion. Examples: Gears on a bicycle Windshield wipers Engine Sewing machine arm [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Structural Technology Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes. Examples: Trusses on Bridge Steel frame of skyscraper Legs of a Chair [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Electrical Technology Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from electrical energy. Examples: Power to a Washing Machine Power Transformer Generator [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Electronic Technology Technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing, and communicating. Examples: Remote Control Mobile Phone Circuit Board [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Optical Technology Technology of producing light; using light for information collection, storage, retrieval, processing, and communication; and using light to do work. Examples: Lasers Telescopes Fiber optics [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Thermal Technology Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from heat energy. Examples: Thermos Insulated Clothing Solar Panels [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Materials Technology Technology of producing, altering, and combining materials. Examples: Welding Metal alloys Textiles [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Biotechnology Technology of using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome. Examples: Cloning Genetically altered food Food preservatives [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies Fluid Technology Technology of using fluid, either gas (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport. Examples: Pneumatic Tools Hydraulic Lift Brake systems [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc
STEMCenter for Teaching & Learning™ Engineering byDesign™ 12/01/2009 The Core Technologies What do the Core Technologies look like? Material Technology Electronic Technology Thermal Technology Fluid Technology [Authors: Please include teacher notes appropriately.] Structural Technology © 2013 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology © International Technology Education Assoc