1. EWS 425 – Dr. Lin

2. Knowledge of observed facts and the relationships of those facts. Systematic methods of study to create observations and collect facts, theories based on facts. Presenter: Adam D.

3. Involves use of tools (primitive & advanced), machines, materials, techniques, and sources of power to make work easier. Presenter: Adam D.

4. Science has a large influence on our lives. Science provides basis of much modern technology Presenter: Adam D.

5. To decrease amount of physical labor To increase efficiency To making remaining physical labor, easier. Presenter: Adam D.

6. Toothbrush Plastics Medicine Automobiles Clothing Beds Backpacks Computers Desks Paper, Pens & Pencil Presenter: Adam D.

7. Period of time when people used Bronze for tools and weapons Start to see Bronze used Vases, Sculptures, Ornaments Earliest known use of Bronze in Sumer, Mesopotamia Presenter: Adam D.

8. Period of time when Iron was used for tools and weapons. Began 1500- 1000 bc and technically never died. Presenter: Adam D.

9. Began in Great Brittain 1700s Gigantic increase in production of different kinds of goods Power-driven machinery and Factory Organization Presenter: Adam D.

10. Age of Modern Technology Age of Information Automobile Airplane Agriculture Vacuum Tubes Radio Computers Internet Presenter: Adam D.

11. Excavated in 1898 Shaped like a modern day airplane with the head of a bird. Possibly nothing more than a child's toy. Model was scaled up and tested in a wind tunnel it should signs of being capable of flight. Presenter: Chris Johnson

12. Possibly the first man made batteries in the world. Found just outside Baghdad. Some scientists suggest that they were simply containers used to hold papyrus scrolls, and the scrolls have since rotted away leaving just the jars. Presenter: Chris Johnson

13. Steel so perfect that the sword blade could be bent without breaking or warping, and had a very sharp edge. Valuable because it would hold an edge for a long time. Remains one the most prized of blade metals in the world, outdone only by the invention of stainless steel. Presenter: Chris Johnson

14. The icon most associated with the Egypt. Mostly were built as tombs Large blocks of stone were cut from quarries and drug to the site of the pyramid and set in place. The workers dragged the large stones up ramps to build the next level of the pyramid. As they built each level, they also built up the ramps around the pyramid. Presenter: Chris Johnson

15. Found by sponge divers Most sophisticated mechanism known from the ancient world. Mechanical "computer" which tracks the cycles of the moon and solar system. Presenter: Chris Johnson

16. Discovered Roughly 492A.D. Was discovered accidentally by Chinese alchemist who were actually looking for the elixir of immortality. Led to Rockets Precursors to Other techs. Presenter: Seung Rho

17. Also created by the Chinese originally. Created out of necessity to spread religion And to educate/Learning Presenter: Seung Rho

18. Created/used by inner circle of Chinese emperor Used for geomancy, Magic; not for navigation Many reasons why all 3 technology wasn’t implemented. Isolation Bureaucratic Society Presenter: Seung Rho

19. Aka “The Largest Work of Art on Earth” Purpose - ?, Artwork of animals covering 200 sq miles So Why make something They can’t see? Theory suggest Nazca 1 st to fly. Presenter: Seung Rho

20. Known as the City of the Gods, near Micronesia And Pohnpei Small population, Yet accomplished great stone constru. Mystery. Limit to technology can’t stop human growth Presenter: Seung Rho

21. Purpose of Technology Consider: Does it Benefit everyone, or only a select few, at expense of others? Does it solve problems, or does it create more problems? Is the technology used for humane, good- natured purposes? Is it used to harm others? Presenter: Adam D.

22. Technology is everywhere in our day-to-day lives. From the clothes that we wear, to the cars we drive, to the food we eat. Everything comes from some sort of technological advancement of our past, whether from far in the past or recently. Presenter: Chris Johnson

23. The ultimate question: – Does technology shape society or does society shape technology (consumer demands, needs)? – Ie. America’s motor system could definitely be argued that technology shaped our society. – What do you guys think? Presenter: Seung Rho

24. What do you think the real purpose of the Nazca lines were for? What was the original intention that accidentally led to the creation of gunpowder? What was the main function of the Pyramids? What does the Antikythera do? Who created the first printing press?