This document defines technology and outlines the steps of the technological process. Technology is defined as the practical application of knowledge and skills to create solutions that satisfy needs or solve problems. The technological process involves 7 steps: 1) identifying the problem, 2) exploring ideas, 3) proposing solutions, 4) selecting the best idea, 5) defining an action plan, 6) building, and 7) testing. It also discusses the rules for working safely in the workshop, including tool management, cleaning responsibilities, and safety precautions.

1. UNIT 1.- THE TECHNOLOGY PROCESS
What is technology?...

2. How can we define Technology?
 Introduction: we can say that Technology
is the bridge between technique and
science
Technology
Technique
Science

3. How can we define Technology?
Complete definition:
Technology is the practical application of
knowledge (science) and skills
(techniques) to create solutions
(technological objects or systems) which
satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

4. How can we define Technology?
Complete definition:
Technology is the practical application of
________ (_____) and skills
(techniques) to create solutions
(technological objects or systems) which
satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

5. How can we define Technology?
Complete definition:
Technology is the practical application of
knowledge (science) and ____ (______)
to (technological objects or systems)
which satisfy our needs or solve our
problems.

6. How can we define Technology?
Complete definition:
Technology is the practical application of
knowledge (science) and skills
(techniques) to _____ _____
(technological objects or systems) which
satisfy our needs or solve our problems.

7. How can we define Technology?
Complete definition:
Technology is the practical application of
knowledge (science) and skills
(techniques) to create solutions
(technological objects or systems) which
satisfy our needs or _____ ____ _____.

8. Steps and actions in the
technological process

9. 1º) Identifying: Problem Analysis
Problem: Design and build a workman s
protective helmet.
Problem Analysis
What three conditions do I need for a
workman s protective helmet to work
correctly?

10. 2º) Identifying: Exploration of ideas
If I search for some images on the Internet I
can be more accurate as to what kind of
conditions my technological object will
need to solve the problem
hard
adjustable
bright
colour
resistant safety

11. 3º) Propose solutions (sketch)
I draw a sketch to express and communicate
my idea in an informal way.
My sketch:
 Is drawn only with a pencil (without using
any tool drawings, like a ruler).
 Has three dimensions.
 Has measurements.
 Specify the materials that I m going to
use.

12. 3º) Propose solutions (sketch)
I draw a sketch to express and communicate
idea informal
my _____ in an ________ way.
My sketch:
 only with a pencil.
 three dimensions.
 measurements.
 materials.

13. 4º) Best idea selection (technical drawing)
The technical drawing is a formal draw.
My technical drawing:
 Should be drawn with pencil and others
drawing tools (ruler and set square)
 Has different views (front, floor and left
profile)
 Has a numbered Cut out with
measurements (each of the pieces that
make the technological object)

14. 4º) Best idea selection (technical drawing)
formal
The technical drawing is a _______ draw.
My technical drawing:
 ruler and set square
 Has different views
 numbered Cut out

15. 5º) Action plan definition:
the process sheet
In this step you are going to plan the
construction process and decide:
What you are going to do.
How you are going to do it.
When you are going to do it.
How long it is going to take.

16. 5º) Action plan definition:
the process sheet
In this step you will do the process sheet:

17. 6º Building
We make the object.
Make sure you follow the working
procedure and respect the Rules for the
Workshop.
Each day you have worked at the workshop
you have to write down, as homework, at the
point 6. of your Memory (Building Process)
the date and the things that
you ve done at the workshop.

18. 7º Testing
 Is a critical analysis of the final product to
help improve it.
 Questions to help your testing:
 Appearance: analyse the aesthetic aspects of
the object. Could you improve it?
 Use: Does it work? Is it easy to use?
 Durability: how long will the object last? Is it
likely to get broken easily?
 Possible modifications: based on your
previous answers, is there any part of the
design that you could improve?

19. The workshop
 In the workshop we have three areas
Class area
Working area
Storeroom

20. Rules for the workshop
 TOOLS MANAGER: will control the tools. She/he will
sign the control sheet at the beginning and end of the
session
 CLEANING MANAGER: will make sure that everything
is clean.
All of you will take part in each task, so you will
use the tools, materials, and you also have to
clean and follow the safety rules

21. Rules for the workshop
 The material is expensive, so try to take
care of it
 Working procedure:
 First of all: think for yourself how to do it
 Then: make sure you know how to use the
tools and the machines and try to do it by
yourself
 Finally: if you can t do it, ask your teacher
for help

22. Rules for the workshop
 Hygiene rules at work
 Keep your hands clean and dry. You
are going to work with high voltage
electricity
 In order not to get trapped by a
rotating machine don’t wear loose
clothing
 Clean and keep your desk in order
while you are working

23. Rules for the workshop
You should pay attention to these rules:
 At the beginning of the class you will sit down in
the class area and review what you made in the
previous class
 Tools check: you are responsible for the tools, so if
you break anything due to misuse you will have to
pay for it
 Ten minutes before the end of the class, all of you
have to start cleaning the
floor, tools, materials, and putting the chairs on
the table
 Five minutes before the end, we will check the
cleaning and the tools. Then we will ask you what
you have done during the session

24. Rules for the workshop
 You are not allowed to move from your
working table, unless you want to ask
me something
 Never shout my name, If you need
something you have to come close to
me
 If I count to three, or I raise my
hand you have to stop IMMEDIATELY