2. Science v. Technology
Science
advances
Knowledge
Technology
Society

3. Science v. Technology Science does lead to New Technology.
**The goal of Technology is to solve problems, whereas science is aimed at answering a question.**

4. Technology: application of scientific discoveries to meet human needs and goals through the development of products and processes

5. Four stages of technological design:
Problem Identification
Clearly define the problem or need
Solution Design
Brainstorm, research, sketch, and narrow down to best design for product or process
Implementation
Build and Test – make improvements as needed
Evaluation
Determine if you solved the problem/met all constraints

6. Common requirements within the Solution Design stage:
Cost effectiveness or lowest cost
Time effectiveness or least amount of time required
Materials that meet these criteria:
Reasonably priced
Availability
Durability
Not harmful to users or the environment
It’s nearly impossible to have the perfect design, but in general shoot for the:
Benefits >>> risks

7. Scientific Investigation vs. Technological Design
Identifies a problem – asks a question
Researches related information
Designs an investigation or experiment
Conducts the investigation or experiment – repeated trials
Analyzes the results
Evaluates the conclusion – did the results refute or verify the hypothesis?
Communicates the findings
Identifies a problem or need
Researches related information
Designs a process or a product
Implements the design or the process – repeated testing
Analyzes the results
Evaluates the process or product – did it meet the criteria?
Communicates the product or process