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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Technology: | Modifying the natural environment to satisfy human needs and wants. |
| Criteria: | A goal or problem that you are solving. Your solution must solve this problem. |
| Constraint: | A limitation to your design. It could be money, size, color, etc. |
| System: | A group of units or parts that work together. |
| Sub-System: | Unique, independent systems necessary for the overall structure or system to function. |
| Open-Loop System: | A system in which there is no feedback.(Input>Process>Output) |
| Closed-Loop System: | A system in which there is feedback.(Input>Process>Output>Feedback) |
| Input: | Anything put in to a system. Can be capital ($), raw materials, people (labor), fuel, etc. |
| Process: | The process of changing/using the inputs. Ex. The burning of the fuel to produce power/work in an engine. |
| STEM Integration: | The combination of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Technology, Engineering, and Design. |
| Science Knowledge for Tech: | Using scientific theory/discoveries to advance technology. |
| Social Studies for Tech: | Examining technology’s impact on society. |
| Language Arts for Tech: | Using speaking and writing skills for technology. For example, writing a technical report about a design. |
| Mathematics for Tech: | Using mathematics for the design of inventions/technology. For example, using geometry to design a structure. |
| Tech effects on the Environment: | Technology can have harmful effects on the environment, such as pollution. Air pollution laws would be an example of this relationship. |
| Upcycling: | The process of using unwanted materials to create a new product of better quality. |
| Recycling: | The process of using discarded material as a resource for new things. |
| Transportation Tech: | Technology that makes it easier to transport people or goods. |