To familiarize students with the engineering resources (core technologies), the building blocks of the designed world. Identify and describe the core technologies (mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic, thermal, fluid, optical, bio, and material) as they are applied in the designed world.

A technology system is a group of resources (subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Core Technologies: Mechanical Structural Electrical Electronic Thermal Fluid Optical Bio-Tech Material

There are several engineering resources (core technologies) that are the “building blocks” of all technology systems. Core Technologies Mechanical StructuralElectrical ElectronicThermal FluidOptical Bio-TechMaterial

The technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit motion. Mechanical Technology – Example applications: gear systems in a car transmission, brakes on a bicycle, agitator in a washing machine, latch on a door.

The technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes. Structural Technology – Example applications: legs on a chair, city water tower, swimming pool, roadways, bridges, storm sewer, airplane wing, satellite antenna disc.

The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from electrical energy. Electrical Technology – Example applications: power plant generator, flashlight, electric motor in a can opener, doorbell, electric heater, hair dryer.

The technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating. Electronic Technology – Example applications: thermostat for controlling temperature, a metal detector, video tape recorder, computer, pocket calculator, telephone, radio, television.

The technology of using fluid, either gaseous (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport. Fluid Technology – Example applications: air brakes on a truck, tires on a car, airfoils on an airplane, warm-air heating ducts, hydraulic jack, plumbing in a school.

The technology of producing light; using light for information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating; and using light to do work. Optical Technology – Example applications: lightbulb, light-emitting diode, lenses to magnify or reduce, laser speed detector, laser compact disk, fiber-optic telephone communication, laser cutting tools, laser surgical instruments.

The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy. Thermal Technology – Example applications: furnace, hot water heater, toaster, insulation, heat exchanger, refrigerator, jet engine, hot air balloon.

The technology of using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome. Biotechnology – Example applications: “stain-eating” enzymes in detergent, bacteria “leaching” metals from ore, altering plant genes to produce better crops.

The technology of producing, altering, and combining materials. Materials Technology – Example applications: producing paper from wood, producing aluminum from ore, drilling holes in wood, annealing to soften metal, laminating wood.

Analyze a technology system, focus on its function and application. Identify the problem that the technology system solves. List the resources (core technologies) you recognize in the technology system.

Analyze a technology system, focus on its function and application. Identify the problem that the technology system solves. List the resources (core technologies) you recognize in the technology system.

Analyze a technology system, focus on its function and application. Identify the problem that the technology system solves. List the resources (core technologies) you recognize in the technology system.

Analyze a technology system, focus on its function and application. Identify the problem that the technology system solves. List the resources (core technologies) you recognize in the technology system.