Technology Systems:Core Technologies

Technology SystemA technology system is a group of resources

(subsystems) working together to solve problems and extend human capabilities.

In your notes, list the:

• problem a jet ski solves.

• The subsystems that work together in a jet ski.

Core Technologies• The core

technologies are the “building blocks” of all technology systems.

Core Technologies• Mechanical• Structural• Electrical• Electronic

• Fluid• Optical• Thermal

• Biotechnology• Materials

Mechanical Technology• Technology of putting together mechanical

parts to produce, control and transmit motion.

Examples

Structural Technology• Technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports,

containers, shelters, connectors and functional shapes.

Examples

Electrical Technology• Technology of producing, storing,

controlling, transmitting and getting work from electrical energy.

Examples

Electronic Technology• Technology of using small amounts of electricity for controlling; detecting; and

information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing and communicating.

Examples

Fluid Technology• Technology of using fluid, either gas

(pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic) to apply force or to transport.

Examples

Optical Technology• Technology of producing light; using light

for information collection, storage, retrieval, process and communication; and

using light to do work.

Examples

Thermal Technology• Technology of producing, storing,

controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy.

Examples

Biotechnology• Technology of using, adapting, and

altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.

Examples

Materials Technology• Technology of producing, altering, and

combining materials.

Examples

With a Partner• Turn to your table partner and share which

core technology you find most interesting and why.

• With the help of your partner, indicate in your notes one job that might be found under each core technology.

Our Focus• For the Sea Perch Project we will be

focusing on three of the nine core technologies and how they integrate to create the Sea Perch.

• Structural• Mechanical • Electrical