1. What is Technology?
Technology is the application of knowledge , tools, and skills to extend human capabilities.
Technology covers such a broad area that it is broken down into the 9 sub-divisions called core technologies.

2. The 9 Core Technologies Materials Technology Mechanical Technology
Optical Technology
Structural Technology
Thermal Technology
Bio-Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronics Technology
Fluid Technology

3. The technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
The 9 Core Technologies
Materials Technology
The technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.

4. Mechanical Technology
The 9 Core Technologies
Mechanical Technology
The technology of putting mechanical parts together to produce, control and transmit motion.

5. The technology of producing light and using light to do work.
The 9 Core Technologies
Optical Technology
The technology of producing light and using light to do work.

6. Structural Technology
The 9 Core Technologies
Structural Technology
The technology of putting parts and materials together to create functional shapes.

7. The technology of getting work from heat energy.
The 9 Core Technologies
Thermal Technology
The technology of getting work from heat energy.

8. The technology of using biological processes for a desired outcome.
The 9 Core Technologies
Bio-Technology
The technology of using biological processes for a desired outcome.

9. Electrical Technology
The 9 Core Technologies
Electrical Technology
The technology of getting work from electrical energy.

10. Electronics Technology
The 9 Core Technologies
Electronics Technology
The technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling and communicating.

11. The 9 Core Technologies
Fluid Technology
The technology of using fluid, either gaseous or liquid to apply force.

12. The 9 Core Technologies
Now here is a easy way to remember the core technologies…..
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13. Five Categories of Human Needs
What is Technology?
Five Categories of Human Needs
Basic needs
Safety
Belongingness
Ego-status
Self-Actualization

14. Three Early Technologies
What is Technology?
Three Early Technologies
Fire: protection, cooking, light
Agriculture: farming
Communication: talking, writing

15. Six Essential Elements of Tech.
What is Technology?
Six Essential Elements of Tech.
People
Energy
Materials
Tools
Information
Processes