Historical Engineers Objective 2.2
Technological Advancement Important contributions to the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology have been made by different kinds of people, in different cultures, at different times. Progress in science and invention depends heavily on what else is happening in society.
Early Engineers Mesopotamian Clay tablets to document and layout plans Babylonian Primitive algebra Primitive asphalt roadway coverings Egyptians Pyramids Irrigation systems © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology, Third Edition/ Technology, Engineering, and Design ©International Technology Education Association Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science Engineering byDesign™
Renaissance Engineers Leonardo da Vinci: Born in Italy in 1452. He was a painter, sculptor, and inventor. Galileo: Born in Italy in 1564. He discovered many physics properties. Galileo’s Experiments: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/experiments.html © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology, Third Edition/ Technology, Engineering, and Design ©International Technology Education Association Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science Engineering byDesign™
Greek and Roman Engineers Greek engineers created the crossbow and catapult to conquer territories. Roman engineers created aqueduct systems, sanitary systems, and an extensive road system. In addition, the first steam engine was created during the Roman Empire. Catapult (http://www.cannon-mania.com/kits-catapults.htm) © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology, Third Edition/ Technology, Engineering, and Design ©International Technology Education Association Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science Engineering byDesign™
Middle Age Engineers Paper Arab society developing paper and chemistry applications Chinese society developing clocks, gunpowder, and astronomical instruments The word engineer began to appear. Its root lies in the Latin word ingeniare, “to design or devise.” (http://www.mallegni.com/phil.html) © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology, Third Edition/ Technology, Engineering, and Design ©International Technology Education Association Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science Engineering byDesign™
Industrial Age Engineers James Watts refines the steam engine for practical use. Alessandro Volta discovers the principles for a battery. Pieter van Musschenbroek creates the forerunner to the capacitor. Henry Ford creates the concept of the assembly line. Capacitor (http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/camera-flash3.htm) © 2011 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMCenter for Teaching and Learning™ Foundations of Technology, Third Edition/ Technology, Engineering, and Design ©International Technology Education Association Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology & Science Engineering byDesign™