U3c-L2 Which of the core technologies could you find in a hybrid car? List them and give an example for each. November 30, 2009 DRILL 1.Mechanical – Engine 2.Structural – Chassis 3.Electrical – High Voltage Batteries 4.Electronic – ECU (engine control unit) 5.Fluid – Engine Coolant 6.Optical – CD Player 7.Thermal – A/C 8.Biotechnology – Air Filter 9.Materials – Metal, Synthetic Fibers, Plastics

1.Identify the problem that the technology system solves. 2.Analyze the technology system: What is its function and/or application? 3.List the resources (core technologies) you recognize in the technology system. Laptop ComputerMars Rover Steering Wheel from Lesson 1 U3c-L2

Quiz Wednesday on the following: Be able to list the 9 core technologies You will be given technological artifacts and be required to identify which core technology corresponds to which artifact. You will also need to be able to sketch a diagram that shows the transfer of energy in an electric car and a gas-powered car. Today’s U3c-L2

Sketch a diagram that shows the transfer of energy in an electric car – label all components. Transfer of Energy Start with:Goes to:Drives: U3c-L5

Sketch a diagram that shows the transfer of energy in a gas-powered car – label all components. Start with:Goes to:Drives: U3c-L5 Gas tank Transfer of Energy

Columns to include in your chart: In your notebook – create a chart CORE TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTIONEXAMPLES U3c-L2

Do NOT copy everything – get key words All examples are not necessary – write those that sum it up to you. Listen while you take notes. NOTE TAKING: U3c-L2

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-L2

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

U3c-L2 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

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. Electronic Technology U3c-L2

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

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. Optical Technology U3c-L2

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. Thermal Technology U3c-L2

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 Biotechnology

U3c-L2 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

Name the core technology: Springs - Mechanical Chassis - Structural Gear teeth - Mechanical Heat Sink - Thermal U3c-L2

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