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9. _____ is an explicit and intentional a path to
efficiently create a technological solution s to a fi
problem.
A. Predictive analysis
B. Optimization
C. Technological design
D. Engineering design
10. Name the six basic steps for technological n or
engineering design processes.
11. Explain the difference between an n invention ti
and an innovation.
12. What is the purpose of a patent?
Critical Thinking
1. Create an illustration that provides e a visual
explanation of the relationship between e tech-
nology, engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Explain how the fields of mathematics m and fi
science are critical for technological c develop-
ment and engineering solutions to o the world’s
problems.
3. How does technological design differ i from
engineering design when creating g solutions to
problems?
4. Choose a technology and develop p and
describe three creative ideas for how h it could
be used for a different purpose.
STEM Applications
1. Build a simple machine (lever, e screw, wheel
and axle, inclined plane, pulley, or wedge)
and use it to achieve v a simple e task, such as
lifting a chair. Then research e h the mathemat- ma
ical formulas for calculating the mechanical n
advantage that is achieved by y the simple
machine that you built. b Using n the formula,
calculate u the mechanical advantage v that is
achieved. v Then determine d ways w in which you
can alter the simple machine e to increase the
mechanical advantage..geanta me ch an ic al a dv
advancement 2. Select an early technological
report including (invention). n Prepare P a short r
from which the inventor’s name, the nation at o
led up to the e the invention came, events that h
on life at the invention, the invention’s e impact p
refinements. time, and the invention’s later e s fi
Include c a sketch of the item.