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- Science and Technology21
- History of Technology and Engineering25
- Inventions and Innovation17
- Technological Process and Problem Solving156
- Materials, Tools and Manufacturing6
- Structures and Mechanisms20
- 3D Printing and Digital Fabrication9
- Robotics and Society10
- Household Technology12
- Smartphones and Communication Technology10
- Emerging Technologies14
- Impacts and Risks of Technology21
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Unit 1 Technology DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY: The set of skills and techniques used to meet human needs and resolve the problems of everyday life. NEEDS: Shelter (flats, houses), food (refrigerator, microwave, blender), cloth...
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tech study guide
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Inventions. « Our inventions mirror our secret wishes. » What is an invention? An invention is a unique or novel device,method ,composition or process. The invention process is a process within an overall engineering and p...
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Second part - creado desde un Mapa Mental Technology Technological process prototype design
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Tecnology - creado desde un Mapa Mental The method of solving technological problems Characteristics that make teamwork different from other group relationship Developing ideas and finding solutions
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TECHNOLOGY UNIT 1. TECHNOLOGY + TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS 2. THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS The technological process consists of a series of stages that lead to the efficient solution to a problema or need. Need or Problem - Ideas ...
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TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS STAGES - creado desde un Mapa Mental 1. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM (NEED) 2. DESIGN BRIEF (SPECIFICATION) Define the need and its requirements 3. RESEARCH: Look for information
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Development of Technology Development of technology: New and better technologies replace older obsolete ones The speed of growth increases Life cycles have become shorter Technology and Economic Development: Countries with the best access to k...
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Nature of technology Technology results from invention and the ability of people to innovate and find new and better ways of carrying out a task. It increases the ability of people to satisfy their needs. Solving problems Ours is a techno...
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ages of technology in chronological order 1) Paleolithic Age 2) Mesolithic Age 3) Neolithic Age
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Technology and human interaction - creado desde un Mapa Mental A necessity An addiction Mobile phones
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These notes cover definitions of technology, the development of technology, inventions and the technological process. They also include material on technology and human interaction, plus a chronological list of ages of technology.
Start with Unit 1 Technology for a definition and an introduction to the project approach. Then read Development of Technology to explore how technologies change. The notes on human interaction offer a different focus, including mobile phones and social media.
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Start with Unit 1 Technology if you want an introduction. It includes a definition of technology and an explanation of the project approach. From there, Development of Technology looks at how technologies change, while Nature of technology discusses invention, innovation and finding ways to carry out tasks.
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The notes cover the nature and development of technology, inventions, technological processes and human interaction. There is also a chronological list of ages of technology. School students can use the notes to study these topics, and teachers can select material for a class discussion.
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