What Is Technology?
Youth consider the definition of technology as any thing or process humans (engineers) design to solve a problem.
Guiding Question
What is technology and how can it solve problems?
TimingSetup
The Educator Guide has a script, materials list, and prep directions. Be sure to have it open and ready to help guide you through every activity.
- Post EDP Poster.
- Post technology definition.
- Set up Special Report Video to view.
- Set up and test the Powerpoint game or re-create it with sticky notes.
Related Video
Engineering Everywhere Special Report: Water Reuse
Youth Will Know
- A technology is any thing or process designed by humans to solve a problem.
- A process is a series of steps done in a certain order to solve a problem.
- Water is an important resource that is not always plentiful.
- Greywater is water that has been used once and can be used again.
Youth Will Do
- Define “technology.”
- Play Technology Trivia to learn about technologies and the problems they solve.
Did you know?
Earth has a process to purify water naturally: the water cycle. It’s not a technology because humans did not design it, even if it does solve a human problem.
Quick Tips
- Make sure the PowerPoint is in Presenter Mode for trivia game.
- Review the low-tech Trivia Option, Educator Guide p. 10.
- Don’t skip the video! It sets the stage for the unit.
- Videos can be subtitled in different languages: Click CC & Settings.