The document discusses technology and the technological process. It defines technology as the practical application of knowledge and skills to solve problems and create solutions. It then outlines the stages of the technological process: identifying a need or problem, proposing solutions, planning, construction, and verification. It also discusses health and safety rules for working with technology and the influence of technology on society and the environment.

1. Unit 1
TECHNOLOGY.
TECHNOLOGICAL
PROCESSES

2. •WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?
•STAGES IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
•HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
•THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY
TECHNOLOGY.
THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
•FACTORS IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES

3. WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?
TECHNOLOGY
Is the practical
application of
KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS
science + techniques
Satisfy
NEEDS
which
Solve
PROBLEMS
SOLUTIONS
To create

4. WHAT IS
TECHNOLOGY?
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

5. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
NEED-PROBLEM
IDEA (SOLUTION)
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION
If it doesn’t
work

6. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
NEED-PROBLEM
SOLUTION
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION
WHAT IS THE NEED?
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Example
I would like to write a letter

7. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
1.Propose one or several solutions.
Brainstorming
2. Agree and choose the best solution
PROPOSE AND AGREE A SOLOUTION
NEED-PROBLEM
SOLUTION
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION
Example
Example

8. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
DEVELOP THE SOLUTION / PLANNING
•Prepare plans and measurements
•Choose the necessary tools, materials and labour.
• Prepare an estimate of cost.
Quantity Material Price per unit Cost
10 20 cm block €5.00 €50.00
… … … …
NEED-PROBLEM
SOLUTION
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION

9. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
CONSTRUCTION
Construction and testing
NEED-PROBLEM
SOLUTION
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION

10. THE STAGES OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES
Evaluate
•Write a
final report.
CHECK
•Appearance: analyse the aesthetic aspects of the object.
•Use: does it work? Is it easy to use?
•Materials: are they recyclable?
•Durability: how long will the object last?
•Safety: are there any risks in using these objects?
•Possible modifications: is there any part of the design that
you could improve?
•Impact on the economy, society and the environment.
NEED-PROBLEM
SOLUTION
PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION
VERIFICATION

11. INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNOLOGY
What should the
cowboy do to
pick his cow up?

12. What do you think about … ?
-In my opinion the best solution is … because …
- I think that the best solution is … because …
- I agree
- I don’t agree
- It’s difficult to say which one is the best/worst
solution.
INTRODUCTION TO
TECHNOLOGY
Folio giratorio

13. FACTORS IN THE
TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS
• Knowledge of physical and scientific concepts
• Technical drawing
• Knowledge about materials
• Work techniques
• Economic factors
• Information technology (IT)

14. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
TYPES OF SIGNS
PROHIBITION SIGNS
MANDATORY SIGNS
DANGER SIGNS
FIRST AID AND
EMERGENCY SIGNS

15. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
TYPES OF SIGNS
NO RUNNING
DO NOT USE
MOBILE PHONE
MANDATORY SIGNS
PROHIBITION SIGNS DANGER SIGNS
FIRST AID AND
EMERGENCY SIGNS
KEEP THE
WORKSHOP
CLEAN
INFLAMMABLE
MATERIAL
TOXIC
MATERIAL
KEEP YOUR
HANDS CLEAN
AND DRY
EXIT

16. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
•Tell your teacher inmediately if you have any
kind of accident (cuts, burns, …)
•Keep your hands clean and dry.
•Keep your bench clean and tidy while you work.
•Try to work quietly. Too much noise makes
people irritable and interrupts concentration.

17. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
•Ask your teacher if you have any doubts.
•Don’t waste materials.
•Look after your tools.
•Obey signs.

18. HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES
•Find out how to use each type of tool,
equipment and machine correctly before you
start.
•Don´t work with tools, equipment or materials
you don’t know how to use.
•Use de right tools for the right task.
•Make sure tools are in perfect condition
before use them.

19. http://www.technologystudent.com/health1/ed1.htm
What is Ed he’s a handy man doing wrong?

25. TECHNOLOGY AND THE
ENVIROMENT
TECHNOLOGY HELPS US TO SATISFY
NEEDS AND SOLVE PROBLEMS
TECHNOLOGY ALSO CAUSES PROBLEMS:
•RESOURCES (ANIMALS, MINERAL OR
VEGETABLES) ARE OVEREXPLOITED.
•POLLUTION GASES ARE PRODUCED
•TOXIC WASTE IS PRODUCED
•SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

26. TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIROMENT
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Means improving our quality of life without
damaging the quality of life of future generations

27. TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIROMENT