Technology can be divided into three main areas: physical technology relating to construction, manufacturing and transportation; information technology referring to how we send and receive information; and biotechnology using living organisms in technological applications. An invention is a new device or process, while an innovation is the successful introduction and implementation of an invention.

1. Eighth Grade TechnologyMr. RuddleTechnology

2. What is technology?Technology is the tools, materials, and techniques we use to meet human needs and wants.

3. What are the areas of technology?Physical TechnologyInformation TechnologyBiological Technology (Biotechnology)

4. What is physical technology?Physical technology relates to one of the following.ConstructionManufacturingTransportation

5. What is information technology?Information technology refers to how we send and receive information.

6. What is biotechnology?Biotechnology relates to the use of living organisms in a technological application.

7. Invention and InnovationWhat is the difference between an invention and an innovation?