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