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Introduction to Technology. Course 8481 9 weeks 6 th Grade. Explanation of Technology. The use of tools, materials and equipment to make life easier. The use of tools, materials and equipment to make life easier. Types of Technology. Bio Technology Construction Technology
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Introduction to Technology Course 8481 9 weeks 6th Grade
Explanation of Technology • The use of tools, materials and equipment to make life easier. • The use of tools, materials and equipment to make life easier.
Types of Technology • Bio Technology • Construction Technology • Manufacturing Technology • Medical Technology • Transportation Technology
Biotechnology • Biotechnology is used to improve agriculture, health care, and the environment. • Biotechnology is responsible for the products and processes that are made from the resources that come from living things.
Construction Technology • Residential – Local communities • Commercial – Stores, Schools, etc. • Industrial – Warehouses • Civil – Bridges, Drains
Manufacturing Technology • Turning raw materials into consumable goods.
Medical Technology • Specializes in developing products to aid in the improvement of health care.
Transportation Technology • Air - airplane • Land - Car • Space – Space Shuttle • Water - Boat
Technology as a System • Input (Goal) • Process • Resources-people, money, information, materials, tools, energy • Out (Results) • Impacts (Positive or Negative) • Adjustments