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Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Manufacturing
Lesson Title: History and Development of Technology: Innovative Applications of Technology
in Engineering – Part 2
Performance Objective:
After completing this lesson, students will have an understanding of the factors that affect the
evolution of technology, the international effects of technology, how advancements in
technology have affected the field of engineering, and the factors that affect the implementation
of new ideas to the teacher’s satisfaction.
Specific Objectives:
 Identify factors that have affected the evolution of technology
 Compare the past and present technology contributions from the international arena
 Discuss how advancements in technology have affected the field of Engineering
 Identify which factors affect the implementation of new ideas in key
technology categories
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Principles of Manufacturing:

130.322(c)(14)(C)(D)(E)
...analyze the international effects of technology;
...demonstrate how advancements in technology have affected the field of engineering;
...evaluate the factors that affect the implementation of new ideas;
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
Physics:
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112.39(c)(2)(A)(B)(C)(D)
...know the definition of science and understand that it has limitations, as specified in
subsection (b)(2) of this section;
...know that scientific hypotheses are tentative and testable statements that must be
capable of being supported or not supported by observational evidence. Hypotheses of
durable explanatory power which have been tested over a wide variety of conditions are
incorporated into theories;
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...know that scientific theories are based on natural and physical phenomena and are
capable of being tested by multiple independent researchers. Unlike hypotheses,
scientific theories are well-established and highly-reliable explanations, but may be
subject to change as new areas of science and new technologies are developed;
...distinguish between scientific hypotheses and scientific theories;
112.39(c)(3)(D)
...explain the impacts of the scientific contributions of a variety of historical and
contemporary scientists on scientific thought and society;
English:

110.42(b)(6)(A)(B)
…expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing;
…rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative
language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical vocabulary;

110.42(b)(7)(A)(I)(J)
…establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy;
…use study strategies such as skimming and scanning, note taking, outlining, and using
study-guide questions to better understand texts;
…read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.
Teacher Preparation:
History and Development of Technology is a 2-part lesson. Teachers should review the
definitions and all supporting documents such as PowerPoint presentations and notes.
References:
 Fales, Kuetemeyer, Brusic. (2004). Technology: Today and Tomorrow, Glencoe /
McGraw-Hill.
 Wikipedia, Online
 Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Other references as noted in PowerPoint
Instructional Aids:
1. PowerPoint presentation - Part 2
2. PowerPoint notes – Part 2
3. Matching Definitions handout
4. Warm-up activity (slide 3)
5. Pop Quiz - Key Innovative Technology Concepts
6. Pop Quiz Key
Materials Needed:
1. Pen or pencil
2. Paper
3. Internet access (optional)
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Equipment Needed:
1. Computer
2. Overhead projector
Learner Preparation: None required.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Today we will learn about innovative applications of technology.
ASK: 150 years ago, what would you have done if you fell and broke your leg?
ASK: 150 years ago if you wanted chicken for dinner, how would you prepare it?
ASK: More recently, what was life like before the internet and video games?
Show: A web page or video game demo or photo of a deck of cards, checkerboard, etc.
SAY: People found other ways to get things done and entertain themselves.
SAY: Technology has brought dramatic improvements to our lives, and removed much of the
manual labor from our day to day living.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
MI
Outline
I.
Engineering and Technology terms and
definitions
A.There are several important terms and
definitions students need to know
B. Definitions are a great warm-up
activity; either have some definitions
available on the board for students to
write down, or have them do computer
based research.
Notes to Instructor
Begin History and
Development of
Technology PPT
presentation.
Bell Work Activity
Slide 2
Have students work on
the Bell Work Activity.
Warm- Up Activity:
Slide 3
Using Matching
Definitions handout,
students will pair-share
and teach each other
the terms and
definitions. They may
do computer-based
research to look up the
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meaning.
II.
III.
IV.
Understanding the driving factors in the
evolution of technology
A. The need for survival of large human
populations drove the development of
more efficient hunting and farming
tools
B. Protection of these large population
groups required improvement in the
construction of shelter
C. Protection of these large population
groups from other marauding tribes
required improvement in the
development of weapons technology
Provide an overview of
driving factors in the
evolution of technology
Past and present international technology
contributions
A. The impact of animal domestication
i. The horse and stirrup
ii. Animal domestication for food
and labor
B. Weapon development
i. Bows, arrows and spears
ii. Gunpowder and firearms
iii. The machine gun
C. The impact of global community
interaction
i. Marco Polo’s travels and his
contributions to Europe
ii. The growth of global
populations, and the rise of 3rd
world labor force
iii. Increased cost of production
labor
iv. Global producers competing for
their share of the American
market
Slides 6-10
Technological advancements and it’s
effect on the field of engineering
A. The impact of the personal computer,
satellite communications and the
internet
B. Global competition
Slide 11
Slides 4-5
Each slide is meant to
be discussed. Have
some background
knowledge, and
challenge the students
to make some
contributions to the
discussion.
Strive to get students
to identify additional
uses of domesticated
animals and additional
ancient or modern
weapons.
Select and discuss
some of the definitions
from the Matching
Definitions handout.
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V.
Factors affecting the implementation of
new ideas in the technology arena
A. The influence of multinational
corporations
B. The impact of international students
studying in America
VI. Administer quiz
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Slide 12
Use answer key to
grade the quiz.
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Using Matching Definitions Handout, students will pair-share and teach each other the terms
and definitions. They may do computer-based research to look up the meaning.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will complete Warm-up Activity, doing computer-based research to look up and match
the meaning of words on the handout, writing out definitions on a sheet of paper.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Most of the questions should involve definitions.
Answer: They can write or answer orally.
Question: What are two advantages of having domesticated animals?
Answer: Food and labor source
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Question: What is the result of Global community interaction?
Answer: Global competition in the marketplace.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Oral question/answer. Students will complete definitions teacher has on the board from terms in
the Matching Definitions handout. The quiz may be used as an informal assessment tool.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
No formal assessment in Part 2 of this lesson.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
1. Students can write a paper on the value of sterilization of food products.
2. Students can write a paper on the importance of international trade.
3. Students can conduct research on the internet, create a PowerPoint presentation and
give a classroom presentation on the evolution of vaccines.
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Name:_______________________________Date:__________________Class:______
History and Development of Technology
Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2
Matching Definitions
Section 1:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Antibiotics
Biometrics
Building code
Human Genome Project
Hydraulic power
International trade
Irradiation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Most-favored-nation treatment
Multinational Corporation (MNC)
Nanotechnology
Pasteurization
Pneumatic power
Robotics
Vaccine
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Section 2:
1. __________ - a drug designed to cure infections and kill harmful bacteria
2. __________ - the use of unique physical or behavioral attributes (fingerprints,
retina scans and voice patterns) to verify personal identity
3. __________ - body of rules that govern the design, construction, and repair of
buildings
4. __________ - a research project from 1990 – 2003 involving a group of
international scientists that successfully identified the genetic content of human
chromosomes
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5. __________ - power transmitted through controlled circulation of pressurized
fluid to a motor that converts it to mechanical output so it can be used on a
workload (Examples: automotive power steering and brakes, hydraulic jacks
and presses, bulldozer blades, cranes)
6. __________ - economic transactions that are made between countries
involving items such as consumer goods (TV sets, clothing, appliances),
machinery, and food
7. __________ - the use of radiation (X rays or gamma rays) for the sterilization of
food or medical products
8. __________ - the use of computer software to produce digital images of the
inside of a person's body by means of a strong magnetic field
9. __________ - an agreement between multiple nations to establish equal
trading opportunities between them
10. __________ - a corporation that is registered and operates in more than one
country at a time
11. __________ - the development of materials and devices (semi-conductors and
robots) on the same size and scale as atoms
12. __________ - a method of sterilizing a liquid (like milk or cream) by heating it to
a temperature to kill harmful germs and then quickly cooling it down
13. __________ - power transmitted through controlled circulation of pressurized
air to devices that convert it to mechanical output to be used on a workload
(Examples: drills, jackhammers, air brakes, spray painters, etc.)
14. __________ - the development of machines that can perform tasks previously
done by humans (Examples: elevator operation, aircraft autopilot system,
industrial manufacturing, etc.)
15. __________ - a microorganism specifically designed to prevent diseases by
activating the body’s immune system to recognize and eliminate foreign agents
(Examples: influenza, smallpox, rabies, etc.)
16. __________ - an international organization designed to regulate trade between
participating countries by providing a framework for negotiating trade
agreements
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History and Development of Technology
Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2
Matching Definitions (Answer Key)
Section 1:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Antibiotics
Biometrics
Building code
Human Genome Project
Hydraulic power
International trade
Irradiation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Most-favored-nation treatment
Multinational Corporation (MNC)
Nanotechnology
Pasteurization
Pneumatic power
Robotics
Vaccine
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Section 2:
1. (A.) Antibiotics - a drug designed to cure infections and kill harmful bacteria
2. (B.) Biometrics - the use of unique physical or behavioral attributes
(fingerprints, retina scans and voice patterns) to verify personal identity
3. (C.) Building code - body of rules that govern the design, construction, and
repair of buildings
4. (D.) Human Genome Project - a research project from 1990 – 2003 involving
a group of international scientists that successfully identified the genetic
content of human chromosomes
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5. (E.) Hydraulic power - power transmitted through controlled circulation of
pressurized fluid to a motor that converts it to mechanical output so it can be
used on a workload (Examples: automotive power steering and brakes,
hydraulic jacks and presses, bulldozer blades, cranes)
6. (F.) International trade - economic transactions that are made between
countries involving items such as consumer goods (TV sets, clothing,
appliances), machinery, and food
7. (G.) Irradiation - the use of radiation (X rays or gamma rays) for the
sterilization of food or medical products
8. (H.) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - the use of computer software to
produce digital images of the inside of a person's body by means of a strong
magnetic field
9. (I.) Most-favored-nation treatment - an agreement between multiple nations
to establish equal trading opportunities between them
10. (J.) Multinational Corporation (MNC) - a corporation that is registered and
operates in more than one country at a time
11. (K.) Nanotechnology - the development of materials and devices (semiconductors and robots) on the same size and scale as atoms
12. (L.) Pasteurization - a method of sterilizing a liquid (like milk or cream) by
heating it to a temperature to kill harmful germs and then quickly cooling it
down
13. (M.) Pneumatic power - power transmitted through controlled circulation of
pressurized air to devices that convert it to mechanical output to be used on a
workload (Examples: drills, jackhammers, air brakes, spray painters, etc.)
14. (N.) Robotics - the development of machines that can perform tasks previously
done by humans (Examples: elevator operation, aircraft autopilot system,
industrial manufacturing, etc.)
15. (O.) Vaccine - a microorganism specifically designed to prevent diseases by
activating the body’s immune system to recognize and eliminate foreign agents
(Examples: influenza, smallpox, rabies, etc.)
16. (P.) World Trade Organization (WTO) - an international organization
designed to regulate trade between participating countries by providing a
framework for negotiating trade agreements
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Name:_______________________________Date:__________________Class:______
History and Development of Technology
Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2
Quiz
1.
What was one of the key driving forces in the evolution of technology?
2.
How did the horse impact early man?
3.
What innovation allowed man to settle down and create villages?
4.
What technological innovation uses computer software to produce images
of the inside of a person's body by means of a strong magnetic field?
5.
What is Most-favored-nation treatment?
6.
What are Robotics and give examples?
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History and Development of Technology
Innovative Applications of Technology in Engineering - Part 2
Quiz (Answer Key)
1.
What was one of the key driving forces in the evolution of technology?
ANSWER: more efficient methods of food production
2.
How did the horse impact early man?
ANSWER: by allowing him to migrate and travel great
distances
3.
What innovation allowed man to settle down and create villages?
ANSWER: animal domestication
4.
What technological innovation uses computer software to produce images
of the inside of a person's body by means of a strong magnetic field?
ANSWER: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
5.
What is Most-favored-nation treatment?
ANSWER: an agreement between multiple nations to establish
equal trading opportunities between them
6.
What are Robotics and give examples?
ANSWER: the development of machines that can perform
tasks previously done by humans. Examples: elevator
operation, aircraft autopilot system
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