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Student Name: Tanner Jarrell , Ailia Halpern, Jeremy Chapell

Unit 3: Systems

Lesson 1: Core Technologies

File 3.1.2: Core Technology Notes from Presentation

For each core technology, list the definition (in your own words) and three examples of

technology that fit within the core technology field. Fill in the following chart during the

presentation.

Core Technology Definition Examples

Mechanical: Technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit
motion
Wheels on a car

Pedals in a car

Claw on a crane

Structural: Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports,
containers, shelter, connectors, and functional shapes
Inclined plane

support beams

chair legs

Electrical Technology of producing, storing, contolling, transmitting, and getting work form
electrical energy
Copper wires

Batteries

Bread Boards


Technology of Electronic: It is using small electronics to control or gather information
toy control cars

cell phone

electric alarm clock

Technology of Fluid: using a liquid to transport or apply force to something
Gas

Water

Oil

Technology of optical: Using light to gather and store information
Laser CDs

Laser Printer

Fiber optics

Technology of
Thermal : Technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from heat
energy.

Thermos

insulated clothing

solar panels



Technology of
Biotechnology: Technology of using, adapting, and alternating organism and biological
processes for a desired outcome.
cloning

genetically altered food

food preservatives

Technology of Materials: Technology of producing , alternating, and combining materials.

Screw driver

hammer

Drill bit



Tanner red

Jeremy green

Ailia purple