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What is Technology?

Technology is the practical use of human knowledge.

 

Can you identify what is technology and what is not an example of technology ?

 

          Do you know why?

...Because TECHNOLOGY involves turning natural items into useful products. 

It is involved in all the products, inventions, and discoveries made by people. 

 

    

Ever wonder why science is important?

Science explains why something happens.

Engineering uses science to design something useful.

Technology is making something useful.

...Because without science & engineering, you wouldn't have all the "things" you use every day!

 

To learn more about technology, begin reading Chapter 1 of your textbook, Introduction to Technology,1999.