Foundations of Technology, Third Edition /Technology, Engineering, and Design
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Presentation 2.1.1
The Big Idea
People are better able to understand the world around them when they explore how people of all times and places
have used their unique skills to innovate, improvise, and invent.
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Technological Systems
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics principles combine to form small systems
Small systems are combined to form larger systems
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are interrelated to the extent where progress in one area, promotes advancement in all other areas
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Types of Impacts From the Use of Technology
Ethical considerations are important in the development, selection and use of technology
Impacts may be positive or negative Social Economic Cultural Political Environmental
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Case Study
A Direct Current power line has been proposed to cross your state to deliver needed electricity to a large metropolitan area. The right of way will be 150 ft wide The towers will be 75 ft tall
As you review the next few slides, discuss the positive and negative impacts of this project.
Record these impacts in your Engineering Design Journal
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Social Impacts
Recreation facilities Hiking, cross country skiing, ATV
Places of worship Clubs and Organizations
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Economic Impacts
Increased tax base from industry and business Employment/Jobs
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Cultural Impacts
Historical Meeting House/Town Hall/Church, etc…
Archeological Ancient civilizations (burial grounds, native
hunting sites, etc…) Geological Land forms, rivers,
valleys
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Political Impacts
Leadership decision Laws and enforcement
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Environmental Impacts
Loss of habitat and wetlands Water pollution Air pollution Noise pollution Light pollution
Technology Can Help…And Hurt
Many technologies have unintended consequences
Humans devise technologies to reduce the negative consequences of other technologies
Photos by Dan CaronPhoto on Environmental slide by Jory Caron
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References
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