What is Engineering? Mr. Tanaka

What do you think about engineering? Select a technology or product of your choice. Briefly describe what steps you would take to improve it.

Which of the following are examples of technology? Cell phone Pencil House Tree Computer Paper Language Rock I. Water J. Chair K. Hot dog L. Television M. Car N. Book O. Drain pipe P. Sand

A mock-up is a… Fake Scale Model Rough 3-D model Prototype Drawing

What advantages do teams have for solving problems? With more people, the work goes faster. People bring different points of view to the task. It’s easy for people to agree if they are all working on the same task. Different people have different skills. The product is usually better than if only one person did the work

Scientist is… A person who develops creative new solutions or products. A person who designs or improves devices to solve problems, meet people’s needs, and are attractive to look at. A person who actively investigates the natural world. A person who applies science and mathematics to improve or design technologies to solve problems and meet people’s needs.

Designer is… A person who develops creative new solutions or products. A person who designs or improves devices to solve problems, meet people’s needs, and are attractive to look at. A person who actively investigates the natural world. A person who applies science and mathematics to improve or design technologies to solve problems and meet people’s needs.

Engineer is… A person who develops creative new solutions or products. A person who designs or improves devices to solve problems, meet people’s needs, and are attractive to look at. A person who actively investigates the natural world. A person who applies science and mathematics to improve or design technologies to solve problems and meet people’s needs.

Inventor is… A person who develops creative new solutions or products. A person who designs or improves devices to solve problems, meet people’s needs, and are attractive to look at. A person who actively investigates the natural world. A person who applies science and mathematics to improve or design technologies to solve problems and meet people’s needs.

Appropriate Technology Is a technology that is available in a community. Can be made, maintained, repaired , and improved with the resources that are available in a particular area. Write three examples.

A patent Is a document issued by the government. Gives an inventor solo right to make, distribute, or sell a particular invention for a certain number of years.

Microenterprise Is a small business run by an individual or family. Write three examples