The Science of Technology - Unit 1 Study Guide

Natural Laws as a Tool

This class starts out with a traditional approach to science simply because you need a solid foundation upon which to expand.  This unit provides a basic understanding of how nature works.  It then applies the science to some simple machines.  The last part of this unit investigates how technology has evolved through the ages by presenting you with some great inventions and their inventors.

The Nature of Scientific Investigation - The Scientific Method

Understanding Natural Motion - Newton's Laws of Motion and the Role of Forces

Energy and Power

Levers and Torque

Other Simple Machines

A Brief History of Technology

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