Understanding Technology
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What is the primary purpose of technology?

  • To study science
  • To create art
  • To entertain people
  • To solve problems and improve life (correct)
  • Engineering is one of the main branches of technology.

    True (A)

    What do technologists primarily do?

    They use raw materials to build and create new products.

    A technologist builds _______ and satellites.

    <p>rockets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their primary functions:

    <p>Scientists = Understand principles of natural phenomena Technologists = Apply knowledge to create practical solutions Biotechnologists = Work with living organisms Chemical Engineers = Focus on chemical processes and materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a field of science?

    <p>Chemistry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Technology is solely focused on scientific research.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one area in technology.

    <p>Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The application of scientific findings to solve practical problems is known as __________.

    <p>technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scientists with their respective fields of science:

    <p>T.P. Lecky = Botany Manley West = Physics Louis Grant = Chemistry Paula Tenant = Genetics Joel Sadler = Biotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Technology definition

    Applying science to solve problems and improve life.

    Technologist's role

    Using science to create tools, products, and systems.

    Engineering Branch

    Designing and building structures, machines, and processes.

    Inventor's role

    Creating new things to solve problems or improve life.

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    Science & Technology connection

    Scientists discover, and technologists apply knowledge to build things.

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    What is science?

    The study of the natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis to understand how things work.

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    What is technology?

    The application of scientific knowledge to create practical solutions and improve our lives.

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    How do science and technology work together?

    Science provides the knowledge, and technology uses that knowledge to create useful things, like medicine, computers, or airplanes.

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    What are some fields of technology?

    Engineering, robotics, animation, architecture, and aeronautics, among many others.

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    Example: Video Camera

    The video camera is a technological invention that uses scientific principles like optics (the study of light) and electronics to capture and record images.

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    Study Notes

    What is Technology?

    • Technology is the practical application of science to solve problems and improve quality of life
    • The word "technology" comes from the Greek word "techne," meaning "art" or "skill"

    Main Branches of Technology

    • Engineering: Engineers design and build structures (buildings, bridges), create materials, develop food production processes, and create tools. Electronic engineers also build and program computers and robots.

    • Inventing: Inventors create new, useful items to help people.

    What Does a Technologist Do?

    • Technologists use raw materials to build things like bridges and tunnels
    • They build and launch rockets and satellites.
    • They develop new plant and animal kinds.
    • They create nuclear power stations.
    • They use living things to make new products.

    Technologists at Work

    • Biotechnologists work in areas like plant and animal research and development
    • Chemical and Industrial Engineers work in industrial settings, dealing with processes and production.

    How Does a Technologist Use Science?

    • Technologists use scientific principles to design, create and build things like boats, vehicles, and factories
    • They develop new products and improve manufacturing techniques
    • They create new materials and inventions with specific properties

    Scientists and Technologists Working Together

    • Video Cameras: Scientists explain how light travels and is bent by lenses. Technologists build the physical camera.
    • Boats: Scientists study how materials float and the properties of paints. Technologists design and construct the boats, applying the scientific knowledge.
    • Cement: Scientists study rocks and how cement behaves. Technologists use the cement to make blocks for construction.

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    This quiz explores the definition of technology, its main branches, and the roles of technologists. Learn about engineering, inventing, and the practical applications of science in various fields. Discover how technologists contribute to advancements in society.

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