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Outcomes: Develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving. (ITEA 7)
- Most technological developments have been evolutionary, the result of a series of refinements to a basic invention. (ITEA 7-G)
- The evolution of civilization has been directly affected by, and has in turn affected, the development and use of tools and materials. (ITEA 7-H)
- Throughout history, technology has been a powerful force in reshaping the social, cultural, political, and economic landscape (ITEA 7-I)
- Early in the history of technology, the development of many tools and machines was based not on scientific knowledge but in technological know-how (ITEA 7-J)
- The Iron Age was defined by the use of iron and steel as the primary materials for tools (ITEA 7-K)
- The Middle Ages saw the development of many technological devices that produced long-lasting effects on technology and society. (ITEA 7-L)
- The Renaissance, a time of rebirth of the arts and humanities, was also an important development in the history of technology (ITEA 7-M)
- The Industrial Revolution saw the development of continuous manufacturing, sophisticated transportation and communication systems, advanced construction practices, and improved education and leisure time. (ITEA 7-N)
- The Information Age places emphasis on the processing and exchange of information. (ITEA 7-0)
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