1. Technology Systems: Core Technologies

2. Technology System
A technology system is a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities.
In your notes, list the:
problem a jet ski solves.
The subsystems that work together in a jet ski.

3. Core Technologies
The core technologies are the “building blocks” of all technology systems.

4. Core Technologies Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic Fluid
Optical
Thermal
Biotechnology
Materials

5. Mechanical Technology
Technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control and transmit motion.
Examples

6. Structural Technology
Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors and functional shapes.
Examples

7. Electrical Technology
Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from electrical energy.
Examples

8. Electronic Technology
Technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating.
Examples

9. Examples Fluid Technology
Technology of using fluid, either gas (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport.
Examples

10. Examples Optical Technology
Technology of producing light; using light for information collection, storage, retrieval, process and communication; and using light to do work.
Examples

11. Examples Thermal Technology
Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy.
Examples

12. Examples Biotechnology
Technology of using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.
Examples

13. Technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
Materials Technology
Technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
Examples

14. With a Partner
Turn to your table partner and share which core technology you find most interesting and why.
With the help of your partner, indicate in your notes one job that might be found under each core technology.

15. Our Focus
For the Sea Perch Project we will be focusing on three of the nine core technologies and how they integrate to create the Sea Perch.
Structural
Mechanical
Electrical