Introduction
Technology includes the new products and systems that are developed to solve problems. For example, engines increase the speed at which people can travel. The use of technology sometimes helps to improve our lives by allowing us to travel farther, faster. However, sometimes the consequences are negative. For instance, with increased speed there is an increase in the chance for an accident to be fatal. According to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, speeding is a factor in about one-third of all fatal crashes. So is getting places faster a positive or negative effect of technology?
Equipment
· GTT notebook
Procedure
In this activity you will answer the following questions and complete the charts while your teacher presents What is Technology? You will discuss with your classmates different products of technology and how they have impacted you, your community, and society in general. Consequences of technology may be desirable, undesirable, expected, unexpected, and often a bit of each.
Conclusion
1. What is technology?
2. What is the difference between technology and science?
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Define each category of technology listed below, then provide 3 examples. List a positive and negative impact that the invention or innovation has had on society.
TECHNOLOGY / EXAMPLES / POSITIVE (GOOD) IMPACT / NEGATIVE (BAD) IMPACTINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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3.______/ 1.______
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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______2.______
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3.______/ 1.______
2.______
3.______
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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3.______
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______2.______
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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
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3.______/ 1.______
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2.______
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ENERGY AND POWER TECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______2.______
3.______/ 1.______
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3.______/ 1.______
2.______
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
Definition: / 1.______
2.______
3.______/ 1.______
2.______
3.______/ 1.______
2.______
3.______
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