Unit 1 The Nature of Technology Chapter 1 Why Study Technology?

The Nature of Technology 1 Unit The Nature of Technology 1 Chapter 1 Why Study Technology? Chapter 2 Concepts of Technology Chapter 3 Processes, Tools, and Materials of Technology Chapter 4 Design and Problem Solving Chapter 5 From Drawing to Prototypes Chapter 6 Technology Connections

Why Study Technology? 1 Chapter Section 1.1 Technology and You Section 1.2 Making Technology Happen Section 1.3 How Technology Changes

Objectives Content Vocabulary 1.1 Technology and You Define technology. Identify reasons for studying technology. Explain the advantages of being technologically literate. Content Vocabulary technology technologically literate

Technology and You 1.1 Graphic Organizer Use this graphic organizer to organize and write down information as you study.

How do you define technology? Technology and You 1.1 Get Started! How do you define technology?

Technology comes from the Greek word techne, which means “art.” Technology and You 1.1 Enjoying Technology Technology comes from the Greek word techne, which means “art.” The “art” of something means how it is invented, crafted, and used. technology The practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants

Technology and Society Technology and You 1.1 Technology and Society The six major types or groups of technologies include: Energy and power Biotechnology Communication Manufacturing Construction Transportation

Why We Study Technology Technology and You 1.1 Why We Study Technology Studying technology helps you develop problem-solving skills.   Identify a problem and come up with a solution.

Why We Study Technology Technology and You 1.1 Why We Study Technology Technology is related to other subjects you study in school, like: Mathematics Science Social studies English language arts Art

Being Technologically Literate Technology and You 1.1 Being Technologically Literate Technology influences many parts of people’s every day life.   Example: People rely on a safety device, such as an airbag in an automobile to keep them safer in the event of a collision.

Technologically Literate Technology and You 1.1 Technologically Literate Being technologically literate will help you get along in everyday life. It will also help you do better in school and when you search for a job one day. technologically literate understanding technology and feeling comfortable with it

Objectives Content Vocabulary 1.2 Making Technology Happen Name the workers who do technology. Describe how science, engineering, and technology are linked. Explain how teens have contributed to technology. Content Vocabulary science engineering

Making Technology Happen 1.2 Graphic Organizer Use this graphic organizer to organize and write down information as you study.

What are some occupations that involve using technology? Making Technology Happen 1.2 Get Started! What are some occupations that involve using technology?

The People Who Do Technology Making Technology Happen 1.2 The People Who Do Technology Technology involves people. They use it and apply it almost daily.   A technician and technologist are two modern names for people who work in technology.

Science, Technology, and Engineering Making Technology Happen 1.2 Science, Technology, and Engineering What are some recent news stories you have heard that involve science, technology, or building things? science explains how things work

Science, Technology, and Engineering Making Technology Happen 1.2 Science, Technology, and Engineering What are some automatic devices you use regularly? Toaster Digital Camera MP3 Player

Science, Technology, and Engineering Making Technology Happen 1.2 Science, Technology, and Engineering The difference between science and technology is that science explains how something happens, and technology makes things happen.

the professional field that determines how to make things work Making Technology Happen 1.2 Engineering This field of study, known as engineering, fits between science and technology. engineering the professional field that determines how to make things work

Making Technology Happen 1.2 Teens and Technology Technology knows no age limit. Some teenagers became famous for using technology:   George Westinghouse, at the age of 19, patented a new type of steam engine. While it was not successful, he was on his way.

Making Technology Happen 1.2 Teens and Technology George Washington assisted in surveying 5 million acres for the largest landowner in Virginia.

Elmer Sperry invented the swiveling headlamp at age 14. Making Technology Happen 1.2 Teens and Technology Elmer Sperry invented the swiveling headlamp at age 14.   Although he was not immediately successful with that invention, he later invented the gyrocompass, still in use on transport guidance systems.

Objectives Content Vocabulary 1.3 How Technology Changes Discuss how technology changes. Describe the influence of democracy on technology in the United States. Content Vocabulary nanotechnology machine tool

How Technology Changes 1.3 Graphic Organizer Use this graphic organizer to organize and write down information as you study.

What are some of the world’s first tools used by humans? How Technology Changes 1.3 Get Started! What are some of the world’s first tools used by humans?  

Technology and History How Technology Changes 1.3 Technology and History Throughout history, technology has helped change societies and cultures.

Technology has been evolving since the beginning of time. How Technology Changes 1.3 Building on the Past Technology has been evolving since the beginning of time.   In modern times, the first Boeing 707 airplanes were designed by people who used slide rules to make calculations.

The Evolution of Technology How Technology Changes 1.3 The Evolution of Technology One of the technologies that continues to change and grow involves the recording of information.

The Evolution of Technology How Technology Changes 1.3 The Evolution of Technology Through nanotechnology, inventors are creating new machines with the tiniest of molecular structures.   Some machines are so small you need a microscope to see them. nanotechnology a machine used for shaping or finishing metals and other materials

Technology in the United States How Technology Changes 1.3 Technology in the United States Under democracy, Americans are basically free to try different ways of doing things.   This system encourages technical advances and new businesses.

Technology in the United States How Technology Changes 1.3 Technology in the United States After the United States began manufacturing machine tools, it started developing many other technological products. machine tools machines for sharpening and finishing metals and other materials

Technology in the United States How Technology Changes 1.3 Technology in the United States America has a tradition of being a very technologically rich country.   This tradition allows you to pursue many opportunities to create and explore with technology.

technologically literate Chapter 1 Why Study Technology? Review Content Vocabulary Check technology technologically literate science engineering nanotechnology machine tool machine tool In manufacturing, a machine used for shaping or finishing metals and other materials nanotechnology Knowledge covering general truths or laws that explain how something happens technology The practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants technologically literate Term used to describe someone who is informed about technology and feels comfortable with it science Knowledge covering general truths or laws that explain how something happens engineering The field of work that fits between science and technology; engineers determine how something works

Why Study Technology? 1 Quick Check Chapter Review Answers Define technology. Explain the advantages of being technologically literate. Explain how teens can contribute to technology. Describe how democracy in the United States has influenced technology. Identify the technology you use in your life. Answers Technology is the practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants. It means understanding technology and being comfortable with it. Teenagers make new things with or without major funding. Democracy provides places where an intelligent and energetic person can be successful. Answers might include computers, televisions, cars, iPods and many more. Accept any reasonable answer.

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