1. MEETING TECHNOLOGY Unit 1
Big Idea: Technology impacts every individual and society as a whole.

2. Take a look at the picture you drew for your warm up
On the back of your sheet, answer the following questions:
Explain why you need the object in the picture.
Might others need the same object?
How would someone use the object in the same way you do to complete an everyday task?
How would someone use the object differently than you would to complete an everyday task?
How could this object be improved?

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Technology
1. Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.
2. The innovation, change, or modification of the natural environment to satisfy perceived human needs and wants.
Science
The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.
The teacher may choose to provide pictures or photos from print sources or the Internet as examples of technology and science or simply describe examples.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations.
Students write their own examples of technology and science in their EDJs and share them.
If using one, the teacher can post the Words to Know on a Word Wall.
Remind students to fill out Student Resource 1.1.1, “Words to Know”
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Needs and Wants
Need - Something you have to have to survive.
Want - Something to make our lives easier or entertaining.
Examples?
Remind students to fill out Student Resource 1.1.1, “Words to Know”
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Impact
The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.
Examples?
Society
Relationships among groups of humans.
Remind students to fill out Student Resource 1.1.1, “Words to Know”
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Product
A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.
Examples?
Innovation
An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.
Remind students to fill out Student Resource 1.1.1, “Words to Know”
Discussion about whether technology is a product/tangible artifact can be guided by teacher. (Answer: It can be, but it does not have to be. Reference the definition of technology as human action.)
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Technology impacts
every individual
and
society as a whole.
Check student responses.
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Unit 1 Notes
Technology solves problems that could not have been solved without it. Technology is:
Not just electronics
Developed out of a want or need
Creative
Constantly changing
Often done in teams
Often an improvement on pre-existing designs
Impacts can be intended or unintended.
Engineers take project ideas developed by technology and design and produce solutions to be used.
Discuss a product that would not exist without the use of a new technology and the impact(s) that may have resulted if it did not exist
Reinforce the Engagement and Exploration activities by reminding students that:
Technology is the modification of natural resources and human-made materials to meet human needs or wants and to solve problems that could not be done without technology.
Technology products/artifacts are not just electronics but also everything in society that helps humans to complete everyday tasks, such as combs, shoes, buildings, cars, lights, etc.
Technology is not just products/artifacts but also the actions that humans take to create, invent, and innovate.
Technology exists because humans develop it out of a need or want that must be satisfied (e.g., fire, shelter).
Humans improve technology when needs or wants change or need updating.
Creativity is an asset to technology development.
When technology is able to meet the need or want of humans, that is what makes it creative. Creativity involves being able to find solutions to problems that ordinarily without any brainstorming would be possible to solve. Creativity also involves designing a product that positively impacts society with minimal to no amount of harm caused as of the result of its use (output), its development (processing), or contents used/selected (input).
Technology is often produced in teams because collective ideas have more options and variety than just the one person’s contribution. However, individual ideas alone have often resulted in new products and systems to help solve problems.
Best teaming practices take place when members take turns talking, are considerate of others, and appreciative of others’ ideas.
Technology is often a result to improvements on pre-existing designs.
Have examples ready to share for discussion (e.g., [text needed]).
Remind students to complete “Part II” of Student Resource 1.1.4, “Unit 1 Notes.”
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Unit 1 Notes Continued
Science contributes to the development of technology.
Mathematics makes sure technology is developed with precision and accuracy.
History lets us know what technologies have or have not worked as well as the impacts they have had.
Think of a technology that could not have been developed without science, mathematics, and history. How have science, mathematics, and history contributed to its development or improvement?
Have examples ready to share for discussion (e.g., [text needed]). Use examples that relate to what students are currently studying in science, mathematics, or history.
Use examples that relate to what they are currently studying in science, math, or history.
Reinforce the Engagement and Exploration activities by explaining that:
Science is a huge contributor to the development of technology. The research and discoveries that take place enable humans to make better selections of materials used to develop new technologies.
Engineers take the project ideas developed by technology and design and produce what was once an idea to be an actual product to be used. Fantasy becomes reality.
Science, mathematics, and history ensure that technology is developed with more precision and accuracy in meeting the needs of individuals.
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10. Systems
Unit 1

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BIG IDEA . . .
Technology is most useful
when each facet of its creative
design is carefully
considered such as its
inputs, process, output
and feedback.
Check student responses.
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Words You Need to Know
System
A set of related parts - Together, they form a whole, designed to accomplish some purpose
Input
Something put into a system, such as resources, in order to achieve a result.
Process
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
If using one, post words on a Word Wall.
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13. Words You Need to Know The results of the operation of any system.
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Words You Need to Know
Output
The results of the operation of any system.
Feedback:
Using all or a portion of the information from the output of a system to regulate or control the inputs or processes or in order to modify the output.
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
If using one, post words on a Word Wall.
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14. Words to Know Impact Society
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Words to Know
Impact
The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.
Examples
Society
Relationships among groups of humans
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
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What makes a system?
Output
Processes
Input
Feedback
Explain the systems loop, including closed systems (with feedback) and open systems (without feedback). Through discussion, help students to relate the systems model to other systems.
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Systems thinking requires considering how each part connects to the others
Examples?
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own examples.
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17. Technology systems Resource
Anything that provides support and supplies
Money, people
Technology systems

18. Technology systems 7 types of resources
People: determine and solve problems
Materials:
Natural – found in nature
Synthetic – man-made
Raw – natural materials
Industrial – made into finished products
Information: is needed in order for people to solve problems
Capital: money to pay for resources
Technology systems

19. Time: schedules, deadlines, etc Energy: needed to do the work
Forms: Heat, light, sound, electrical
Sources: coal, natural gas, water,
Other categories: renewable and nonrenewable resources
Tools and machines: power driven (trucks, nail guns, etc), hand (saws, hammers, etc)

20. Different But Still a Family - Technology Systems
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Technology Systems Types of Technology
Developing and using devices and systems to plant, grow, and harvest crops.
Developing and using devices and systems to convert, transmit, or process energy.
Using systems and processes to put structures on the sites where they will be used.
Developing and using devices and systems and processes to convert materials into products in a factory.
Developing and using devices and systems to move people and cargo from an origin point to a destination.
Developing and using devices and systems to promote health and cure illnesses.
Developing and using devices and
systems to gather, process, share
information, and share ideas.
Information and Communication Technologies
Agricultural and Related Biotechnologie s
Energy and Power Technologies
Medical Technologies
Construction Technologies
Transportation Technologies
To help introduce Technology Systems, explain that technology is organized into systems.
These systems help use make sense of the Designed World.
Have students help you brainstorm words that would match with the descriptions.
Explain the systems rarely work by themselves they are dependent on other each other.
Have students name a product and then tell what other technology it depends on. Example - a cell phone depends on manufacturing
Further enhancement of this slide would be to put current pictures of the technology in the empty box.
Manufacturing Technologies
Different But Still a Family - Technology Systems
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21. Energy and Power Technology
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Energy and Power Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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22. Medical Technology Slide #22
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Medical Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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23. Transportation Technology
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Transportation Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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24. Construction Technology Slide #24
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Construction
Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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25. Bio-related Technology
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Agriculture and
Bio-related Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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26. Information & Communication Technology
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Information & Communication Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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27. Manufacturing Technology
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Manufacturing Technology
After drawing students respond to the following
Students explain why they need the object in their picture.
Students analyze how others may need the same object in their picture and how they may use it the same way or differently to complete everyday tasks.
Students discuss ways these objects would improve the way they use them to meet their everyday needs.
Students prepare to share with the class and make a valid argument for their improved object as being the most wanted.
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28. Different But Still a Family - Technology Systems
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Different But Still a Family - Technology Systems
Technology Systems in the Designed World
Types of Technology
Medical Technologies
Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies
Energy and Power Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies
To help introduce Technology Systems and the Designed World:
Explain that technology is organized into systems.
These systems help humans make sense of the Designed World.
Ask students to brainstorm words that would match the descriptions.
Explain that systems rarely work by themselves and are dependent on each other.
Ask students to name a product and identify what other technology it depends upon (e.g., a cell phone depends on manufacturing).
Further enhancement of this slide might be to show students pictures or photos from print sources or the Internet as examples of each of the different types of technology.
Transportation Technologies
Construction Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies
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29. Directions: Your team is to find pictures of things that best represent technology. Sort the pictures into technology systems. Label paper(s) with the Systems Name. Under each picture explain how it is used and why it is important for society to have this technology and what impact it may have. Below is an example.
Medical Technologies
Picture
How Why Impact
Picture
How Why Impact
Picture
How Why Impact
Picture
How Why Impact
Picture
How Why Impact

30. ~MEETING TECHNOLOGY~ Unit 1 Lesson 2
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~MEETING TECHNOLOGY~ Unit 1 Lesson 2
Review the BIG IDEA of the Unit with students.
No matter who we are or where we are, technology transforms the way we exist.
When people develop technology, they must think about the impacts it might have on society.
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Resources are necessary for technology to be produced. The process of selecting resources should be determined based on the desired result of the technology designed.
Check student responses.
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32. Words to Know Resources Nature
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Words to Know
Resources
1. A person, asset, material, or capital which can be used to accomplish a goal.
Nature
The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
If using one, post words on a Word Wall.
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33. Words to Know Durable A good (product) that does not quickly wear out.
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Words to Know
Durable
A good (product) that does not quickly wear out.
Examples: cars, household goods, home appliances, consumer electronics, furniture, sports equipment, toys
Non-durable goods
A good that is immediately used or has a lifespan of three years or less. Also called soft goods.
Examples food, clothing, fabric
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
If using one, post words on a Word Wall.
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Words to Know
Natural Resources
Something derived from the environment. Many of them are essential for our survival while others are used for satisfying our wants.
Examples: forest, mineral deposit, fresh water,
Synthetic
substances or products made by chemical synthesis
Examples: plastics or artificial fibers
Copy and paste pictures off the internet or scan and paste from print materials.
Include up to date examples as well as historic examples.
Key words to use: greatest innovations of all times - top 100 innovations
After showing examples, have students write and share their own example.
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