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Unit Objective:
Unit Objective:
This unit explores the concept of Applied 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. How does technology affect society? Exploring the positive and negative impacts of technological advancements.
Activity: Tech in Our Lives - Students will analyze a modern technology (e.g., smartphones, social media, or VR) and create a presentation on the evolution of the technology and the pros-and-cons while evaluating its societal effects. They will present their project to the class.
What is Technology:
What is Technology:
As we explore what Applied Technology is we will be completing several activities in class answer important questions such as:
What is Technology?
What are the 7 Resources of Technology?
How have Technologies evolved over time and what affect does that have on humans?
How do technologies make humans better?
What is the Engineering Design Process and how will we use it in this class?
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.
Renewable Energy:
Energy sources that are naturally replenished (e.g., solar, wind).
Society:
A group of people living together in a community or shared environment.
Ethics:
Rules or principles about what is right and wrong.
Sustainability:
Using resources in a way that does not harm the environment or deplete them for future generations.
Automation:
The use of machines or technology to perform tasks without human intervention.
Digital Divide:
The gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not.
Connectivity:
The ability to link or communicate through technology (e.g., the internet).
Globalization:
The way the world becomes more interconnected through technology, trade, and communication.
Adaptation:
Adjusting to new environments or technologies.
Trade-Off:
A balance between advantages and disadvantages when making a choice.
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