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Technology
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The use of knowledge to turn resources into goods and services that society needs and wants.
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Needs
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Things we must have to survive
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Wants
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Things we have to make living easier and more comfortable
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Resources
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Things we need to get the job done
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PIMTECT
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People(ex. students), Information(ex. plans), Materials(ex. wood,glue,paint), Tools+Machines(ex....
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Simple Machines: Gears
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Toothed wheels fit directly or through a chain so one wheel will turn the other
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Simple Machines: Inclined Plane
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A sloping surface. Used to alter the effort and distance involved in doing work. Object must...
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Simple Machines: Lever
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A straight rod or board that pivots on the fulcrum. Fulcrum can be moved depending on...
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Simple Machines: Pulley
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Wheel that has a groove around the outside edge for a rope or belt to move around the pulley. Pull down...
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Simple Machines: Screw
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Inclined plane wrapped around a shaft or cylinder. Allows the screw to move itself or...
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Simple Machines: Wedge
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Two inclined planes joined back to back. Used to split things.
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Simple Machines: Wheel and Axle
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Has a larger wheel(s) connected by a smaller cylinder(axle) and is fastened to...
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Ages of Technology
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Agricultural- 1,000,000 B.C.- 1750 A.D. Planted and grew food, raised animals and used hand...
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Areas of Technology
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Information/Communication- The storage or manipulation of information, and the sending and receiving of...
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