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What is technology? |
Anything that improves human life |
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Give three examples of technology |
Laptop, backpack, pajamas |
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Identify Engineer Jobs |
build bridges, design toys, create technology |
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Kinds of engineers |
Industrial-Works with systems Mechanical-works with machines Electrical- works with electricity Civil- City and town structure Materials- Work with metals, plastic polymers, ceramics etc. |
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Steps in the design process |
1. Define the problem 2. Research the problem 3. Develop possible solutions 4. Choose a solution 5. Create a prototype 6. Test and evaluate 7. Communicate 8. Redesign |
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Surface area formula |
Length x Width (LxW) |
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Volume formula |
v = LxWxH |
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Density formula |
D=M/V |
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Why do engineers use scale models and drawings? |
To show a product at a smaller or larger scale to enhance details, or make it more easy to present to people |
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Forming |
Shaping with force |
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Separating |
Removing excess material |
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Casting and molding |
melt and pour into a mold |
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Assembling |
putting pieces together |
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Conditioning |
heat, chemicals, force |
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Finishing |
Final touches, attractive |
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How could a systems manager use systems analysis to improve the operation of the cafeteria? |
Input (survey) --> Process (test out new foods in caf) --> feedback (second survey) --> Outputs (results from second survey) ---> Goals (better food in cafeteria) |
