What Is Technology?
How Can You Design a Solution to a Problem?
Thinking Like a Problem Solver
How Do We Use Technology?
100

We use this device to talk to people who are far away.  

what is a phone?

100

What is the first thing you should do when you want to solve a problem?

What is identify the problem?

100

When you test your solution, what are you trying to find out?

What is if it works or needs changes?

100

Technology helps us talk to people far away. What is one example of this?

What is a phone, video call, or email?

200

This machine helps us find information on the internet.

What is a computer?

200

Before you start building your solution, what should you do to learn more about the problem?

What is research or gather information?

200

What should you do after choosing your best idea?

What is plan and design your solution?

200

What is the internet used for?

What is finding information and connecting with others?

300

People use these small devices to listen to music while walking or running.

What are headphones or earbuds?

300

When you think of many possible ways to solve a problem, what is that step called?

What is brainstorming ideas?

300

Why is it important to share your results after solving a problem?

What is it that others can learn from your work or help improve it?

300

How does technology help scientists?

What is collecting data, doing experiments, and making discoveries?

400

This household appliance keeps our food cold and fresh.

What is a refrigerator?

400

What do we call the process of creating, testing, and improving a solution to a problem?

What is the engineering design process?

400

What do you call a simple version or model of your solution used for testing?

What is a prototype?

400

This screen lets us watch movies, shows, and the news.

What is a television (TV)?