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Unit Objective:
Unit Objective:
This unit explores the concept of technology, its evolution, and its impact on our daily lives and society as a whole. Students will examine the ways technology has shaped the world, from historical inventions to modern advancements, and will consider its potential future effects. Through engaging activities, students will develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills as they analyze and discuss technology's role in solving problems and influencing culture.
Focus: What is technology? Understanding the difference between tools, machines, and technology.
Activity: The Evolution of Everyday Tools - Students will research a simple tool (e.g., a pencil, hammer, or wheel) and create a timeline showing how it has evolved over time. They will present their findings to the class and discuss the tool's societal impact.
What is Technology:
What is Technology:
As we explore what technology is we will be completing the several worksheets in Google Classrooms.
Unit Vocabulary:
Unit Vocabulary:
Technology:
Tools, machines, or systems used to solve problems or make tasks easier.
Tool:
A device used to carry out a particular function (e.g., hammer, scissors).
Machine:
A tool with moving parts that makes work easier (e.g., bicycle, engine).
Invention:
A new creation or device designed to solve a problem.
Design Process:
A structured, step-by-step approach used to solve problems.
Innovation:
An improvement or upgrade to an existing invention or idea.
Society:
A group of people living together in a community or shared environment.
7 Resources of Technology (PIMTECT)
Every technological system makes use of seven types of resources : People, Information , Materials , Tools and Machines , Energy, Capital, And time. Since there is limited amount of certain resources on the earth, we must use these resources wisely.
Problem-Solving:
The process of finding solutions to challenges or issues.
Renewable Energy:
Energy sources that are naturally replenished (e.g., solar, wind).
Impact:
The effect or influence something has on people or the environment.
System:
A group of parts working together to perform a task (e.g., transportation system).
Timeline:
A visual representation showing the sequence of events over time.
Evolution:
The gradual development or change of something over time.
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