IES Mar1a Zambrano

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IES María Zambrano Technology and Digitalization Unit 1: Technology 1 U Un ni it t 1 1: : T Te ec ch hn no ol lo og gy y Contents Mindmap of the unit 1.1. What is technology? 1.2. The elements of technology. 1.3. The stages of technological processes. 1.4. The workshop. Mindmap of the unit 1.1. What is technology? Activity: 1º) Copy following scheme and write your own definition of technology: IES María Zambrano Technology and Digitalization Unit 1: Technology 2 Definition: Technology is the practical application of knowledge (science) and skills (techniques) to create solutions which satisfy our needs or solve our problems.  Knowledge is the set of facts, natural laws and mathematical rules we know.  Skills are the things we are able to do using our hands, our tools and our knowledge.  A technological object is an object or system that satisfies a human need. Planes, computers and mobile phones are technological objects: But wheels, ceramic pots, are also technological objects: The development of technology is linked to the evolution of mankind. The need to build and develop new objects and products to improve our quality of life led to major changes in technology. Throughout ...