True or False: Technology is something that makes our everyday lives easier?
True
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What is work?
Using a force to move an object
100
Give an example of a technology that you use in your everyday life that makes your life easier (not video games).
Examples: Internet to learn new information, computer to practice my math facts on Fastt Math or for Spelling City
200
A pulley makes work easier. It decreases the amount of force needed to move an object. It also changes the direction of the force. When you pull down on the rope...
the load goes up.
200
What is a prototype?
A prototype is a model (the first working product) of a design.
200
True or False Technology is the use of what we know, to invent tools and new ways of doing things?
True
200
Is solving a very hard math problem work, using our science definition of work?
No, solving a math problem is hard but according to science it is not work because no force was used to move an object.
200
How does a wheel & axle make our daily lives easier?
Example: The wheels on a shopping cart, make the cart easier to push.
300
What simple machine would make cutting a pizza easier?
Wedge
300
Why do scientists need to do step 2 of the Design Process, research?
People do research to look for facts about something.
300
Give an example of technology that makes our lives easier (not video games).
Why is a snow plow an example of technology which makes our lives easier?
A snowplow is a wedge that clears ice and snow off the road to keep us safe.
400
What simple machine raises a flag?
Pulley
400
Name two ways people can do research?
1. Talking to other people
2. Reading articles
3. Internet
400
Are vaccines an example of technology?
Yes
400
Name a complex machine that makes the work of opening a can easier?
Name a complex machine that you would ride to a friend's house?
A can opener
A bike
400
What simple machine would you use to make the job of opening a can of paint or lifting a box easier?
Lever
500
What simple machine helps holds things together?
Screw
500
After deciding on the solution to a problem, an inventor
makes a prototype.
500
What type of technology protects us from diseases?
Vaccines
500
How does a ramp make work easier?
Instead of lifting a box straight up into the back of the truck it can be carried up an inclined plane. The distance is longer but uses less force.
500
Name the 8 steps of the Design Process....if you get it correct come see Mrs. Hudson for 3 pennies!
1. Identify the problem
2. Do research
3. Develop possible solutions
4. Choose one solution
5.Design and construct a prototype
6. Test the prototype
7. Communicate results
8. Evaluate and redesign