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__#1) Technology Definitions __ a- technology: the correct use of tools b- technology should make life easier and/or help us have fun c- technology should improve our lives

__#2) Ergonomics __ a- designing objects that help people with their jobs, environment, sports, safety, or anything that involves people

__#3) System __ a- an organized way to reach a goal b- a system includes 4 parts -input -output -process -feedback

__#4) Trade-Off __ a- all systems have trade-offs (something positive & negative) <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-intended outcome (+) <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-negative outcome (-)

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#5) The Difference Between Science and Technology __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- science focuses on the natural world <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">b- technology focuses on the correct use of tools, making life easier, and more fun

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#6) Inventions and Innovations __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">technology also includes inventions and innovations <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- invention: a new product <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">b- innovation: improving an existing product

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#7) We Should Use Resources Efficiently __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- the 4 r's <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-reduce <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-reuse <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-renew <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-recycle

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#8) The History of Technology __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- The Agricultural Age: up to the 1700's- people used wooden plows- 1/2 of the world is still in the agricultural age <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">b- The Industrial Age: the 1700's to the 1950's- people had factories and steam enginges <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">c-The Information Age: the 1950's to now- people using computers <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-made sharing information faster and more organized <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-sharing information has made inventions and innovations happen faster

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#9) Current Technology __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- digital electronics <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-uses binary code (uses 0 and 1 to program computers) <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">-allows us to move a ton of information at one time

__<span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">#10) Resources We Use in Technology __ <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">a- natural resources- not man-made <span style="color: #15e018; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">b- synthetic resources- man-made materials