1. Bell Work: 9/7/10  Describe a technology that is important in your lives.  Explain why the technology was designed, for what needs or benefits.  Has the technology changed over time? If yes, how? If no, why not?  Open up to where your group left off in Friday’s lab…

2.  You will have the first 10 min. to complete the graph & Improve section of your lab.  When you are finished, raise your hands and I will check your work.  Work hard, smart, and QUICKLY!!!

3. YOURS:TEXTBOOK:  Technology refers to the products and processes that are designed to serve our needs; tools and methods for creating these products and processes.  Examples: computer, pencil, toilet

4. YOURS:TEXTBOOK:  The process of creating technology.  Examples: designing and building a robot; designing and creating a cell phone

5. YOURS:TEXTBOOK:  Applying engineering to living things, such as humans and plants  Examples: eye glasses, drought-resistant plants, and vaccines

6. YOURS:TEXTBOOK:  Engineering that results in a product or process that helps living organisms but does not change them permanently  Examples: contact lenses and crutches

7. YOURS:TEXTBOOK:  Engineering that results in a product or process that changes living organisms  Examples: Altering DNA and artificial (fake) skin