1. Technology- When you think of technology – most people think of computers – technology is much more than that. When you think of technology – most people think of computers – technology is much more than that.

2. Technology- Technology is the use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants. Technology is the use of human knowledge to extend human abilities and to satisfy human needs and wants. Technology provides us with most of the things we use. Technology provides us with most of the things we use.

3. What does Technology do: i. Applies problem-solving strategies to solve real-world problems. ii. Focus is on the human-made world. iii. Uses the design process to develop solutions. iv. Knowledge & skills deal w/ creating, using, managing, & assessing technology.

4. Technology- The word technology comes from the Greek word techne which means “art”. The word technology comes from the Greek word techne which means “art”.

5. Technology- Over the years several terms have been used to refer to people who work with technology: Over the years several terms have been used to refer to people who work with technology: Early times – artisansEarly times – artisans 1800’s – mechanician1800’s – mechanician More modern names include technician and technologist.More modern names include technician and technologist.

6. Technology- You may have noticed that the words science and technology are often used together. Although they are related they are not the same. You may have noticed that the words science and technology are often used together. Although they are related they are not the same.

7. Technology- Science – explains how things happen. Science – explains how things happen. Technology – makes things happen. Technology – makes things happen.

8. Science- The study of the natural world The study of the natural world

9. What does Science do? i. Applies methods of inquiry to answer questions. ii. Focus primarily on natural world iii. Uses the scientific method to propose explanations iv. Focus is on finding out “Why…”

10. Scientific Method

11. Engineering- Another important profession that uses technology is engineering. Another important profession that uses technology is engineering. Engineering fits between science and technology. Engineering fits between science and technology. Using their knowledge of science, math and technology, engineers determine how to make things. Using their knowledge of science, math and technology, engineers determine how to make things.

12. Engineering A profession that combines science, mathematics, & technology to solve practical problems. A profession that combines science, mathematics, & technology to solve practical problems.

13. What does Engineering do i. Solutions gained by study, experience, & practice. ii. Requires both judgment & creativity to develop. iii. Solutions are evaluated using predictive analysis before construction of a product or system begins.

14. Engineering Design Process

15. Technology- People that have made contributions to technology: People that have made contributions to technology: George Westinghouse – at 19 patented a new type of steam engine.George Westinghouse – at 19 patented a new type of steam engine. George Washington – at 17 helped survey and design Alexandria, VA.George Washington – at 17 helped survey and design Alexandria, VA.

16. Technology- People that have made contributions to technology: People that have made contributions to technology: Elmer Sperry – invented gyrocompass that led to today’s navigation systems.Elmer Sperry – invented gyrocompass that led to today’s navigation systems. Students at Hampshire College created a Grease Car – that turns used cooking oil into fuel.Students at Hampshire College created a Grease Car – that turns used cooking oil into fuel.

17. Technology- Technology is constantly growing changing. People are always trying to improve existing products.Technology is constantly growing changing. People are always trying to improve existing products. Isaac Newton (a famous British scientist during the 1700’s) studied earlier work and made improvements on what he learned. Isaac Newton (a famous British scientist during the 1700’s) studied earlier work and made improvements on what he learned.

18. Technology- Technology is constantly growing changing. People are always trying to improve existing products.Technology is constantly growing changing. People are always trying to improve existing products. Thomas Edison invented cylindrical phonograph records – Thomas Edison invented cylindrical phonograph records – which led to vinyl records,which led to vinyl records, which led to cassette tapeswhich led to cassette tapes which led to CD’swhich led to CD’s which led to digital recordings of todaywhich led to digital recordings of today Whats next?Whats next?

19. Technology- Another example of technology adapting:Another example of technology adapting: Slide rules were used for calculations for designing Boeing 707 airplanes. Today airplanes are designed by people using pocket calculators or computers. Slide rules were used for calculations for designing Boeing 707 airplanes. Today airplanes are designed by people using pocket calculators or computers.

20. Technology- History of TechnologyHistory of Technology Iron Age – began around 1200 BC Iron Age – began around 1200 BC Middle Ages – began around 500 Middle Ages – began around 500 The Renaissance – began around 1300 The Renaissance – began around 1300 The Industrial Revolution – began around 1750 The Industrial Revolution – began around 1750 The Information Age - began around 1900 The Information Age - began around 1900

21. Technology- Technology is divided into several subcategories a few are: Technology is divided into several subcategories a few are: Communication TechnologyCommunication Technology Transportation TechnologyTransportation Technology BiotechnologyBiotechnology Manufacturing TechnologyManufacturing Technology Construction TechnologyConstruction Technology NanotechnologyNanotechnology

22. Technology- Communication Technology : Communication Technology : ComputerComputer Cell PhoneCell Phone DVD PlayerDVD Player

23. Technology- Transportation Technology : Transportation Technology : CarCar Commuter TrainCommuter Train AirplaneAirplane

24. Technology- Biotechnology : Biotechnology : CerealCereal VitaminsVitamins

25. Technology- Manufacturing Technology : Manufacturing Technology : Items made in factoriesItems made in factories

26. Technology- Construction Technology : Construction Technology : HouseHouse BridgeBridge SkyscraperSkyscraper

27. Technology- Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology: Is the science of working with the atoms or molecules of materials to develop very small machines.Is the science of working with the atoms or molecules of materials to develop very small machines.