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Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2

Bell Work Activity

Directions: Please take out a sheet of paper

and answer the following questions.

a. What are 3 ways to create dinner for you and your family?

b. You are having dinner at the home of one of your friends, when her father suddenly complains of chest pains and passes out. What would be your first reaction? (to help him)

c. Where do you think the meat and dairy products in your local super market come from?

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a. There are several important terms and

definitions students need to know.

b. Students will complete Matching Definitions handout on the History and Development of Technology Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2; Students may work in groups.

Warm-Up Activity Engineering and Technology Terms

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The Evolution of TechnologyProvided Opportunities for Growth for a Global Population

The search for food for an ever-increasing population drove prehistoric man to create more efficient means of gathering and storing food supplies.

*Today we can trace the evolution of technology from the ancient hunter/gatherers to farming to modern, complex food production and distribution processes.

Much of the evolution of technology can be traced back to our need for more efficient methods of food production.

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Understanding the DrivingFactors in the Evolution of Technology

a. The need for survival of large human populations drove the development of more efficient hunting and farming tools.

b. Protection of these large population groups required improvement in the construction of shelter.

c. Additional protection of these large population groups from other marauding tribes required improvement in the development of weapons technology.

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Past and Present International Technology Contributions

a. The impact of Animal Domestication1. The horse and stirrup permitted early man to

travel great distances to hunt and migrate.

 

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Past and Present International Technology Contributions

(cont’d.)

a. The impact of Animal Domestication*2. Animal Domestication for food and labor

allowed early man to settle down and create villages. This led to increase population growth.

 

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Past and Present International Technology Contributions

(cont’d.)

b. *Weapons Development 1. Bows, arrows and spears

2. Gunpowder and firearms

3. The machine gun

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Past and Present International Technology Contributions

(cont’d.)c. *The impact of Global Community interaction

1. Marco Polo’s travels and his contributions to

Europe

2. The growth global of populations, and the rise of third world labor force

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Past and Present International Technology Contributions

(cont’d.)

c. The impact of Global Community interaction3. Increased cost of U.S. production labor

4. Global producers competing for their share of the American market

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Technological Advancements and It’s Effect on the Field of Engineering

a. The impact of the personal computer, satellite communications and the internet

b. Global competition

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Factors Affecting the Implementation of New Ideas in the Technology Arena

a. The influence of multinational corporations

b. *The impact of international students studying in America

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