Unit 1.- Technology problem solving

Unit 1.- Technology problem solving

1. Technology as a way of meeting human needs

   • Technological activity
     • Continuous improving process
   • Technology
     • Knowledge
     • Skills
     • Techniques
     • Procedures
     • Goal: Resolve a need/problem
   • Technological products
     • Meet a human need
     • Invention or innovation?
     • Object analysis Functions
       • Use
       • Technique
       • Aesthetics
     • Technological development
       • Based on inventions

2. Technical problem solving: The project approach

   • Stages
     • Detect problem/need
     • Information/Research
     • Search for possible solutions
     • Choose the solution
     • Design
     • Prepare and plan the work
     • Build the product
     • Check the results
     • Presentation and assessment
     • Write the project results

3. Basic project documents

   • Preliminary design
     • Drawings
     • Materials/Tools lists
     • Budget
     • Tasks (How share them out)
   • Report
     • Cover page
     • Table of contents
     • Description of the problem
     • Research
     • Possible solutions
     • Chose solution
     • Construction drawings
     • Planning
     • Construction
     • Final tests and conclusions

4. At work in the workshop

   • Organising work in the workshop (5 roles)
     • Coordinator
     • Secretary
     • Tools Manager
     • Materials Manager
     • Cleaning Manager

5. Using and handling tools safety

   • Safety
     • Risks
       • Personal and collective protective equipment
   • Rules of safety
     • Always keep the workshop tidy
     • Brush to clean shavings off your table
     • Keep your workstation tidy
     • Use tools properly
     • Do not eat or drink
     • Do not run or play
     • Do not throw tools
     • Tie long hair back
     • Do not interrupt classmates while they are cutting s'th
     • Try to economise on material