1. Bell Ringer
What is the series of steps called that we use for experimentation in science?
What is the first step in the scientific method?
What is the last, most important part of the scientific method?
What does ductability mean?
Name two things that are not allowed in lab.

2. What do you think of when I say the word…
Mouse?

3. Animal Computer

4. What is Technology? Chapter 1 Section 4

5. Technology is the practical use of science.
Technology is a way of changing the natural world to meet human needs or solve problems.
A person who is trained for the use of technology is an engineer.

6. Technology Design Process
Identifying the need – state the problem
Researching the problem – gather information
Designing a solution- Brainstorming; Constraint
Building a prototype – model (computer or physical)
Troubleshooting and redesigning – identify any problems. If there are any problems fix it.
Communicating the solution – share accomplishments.

7. Technological System Goal – what is the purpose?
Input – something that is put into a system in order to reach the goal.
Process –a sequence of actions that the system undergoes.
Output – the product; what comes out of the system.
Feedback (in some cases) – information a system uses to monitor the input, process, and output so that the system meets its goal.

8. Technology as a System
Input
Process
Feedback
Goal
Output

9. Does society and technology impact each other?
Automobiles
Computers
Cell phones
Tools

10. A Video History of the Cell Phone

11. Mac Lab
You will research a form of technology- *(you may pick what it is).
In a paragraph, tell its history-
How it began
Who invented it
What it’s like now
What is it used for?
Is it helpful?
Could it still improve? If so, how?