Technology

Using science to solve problems; the design of useful products to meet a need or solve a problem

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Central processing unit or

An electromagnetic signal sent out in pulses of current to represent different pieces of information

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

An interpretation based on qualitative and quantitative observations; interpreting observations that are based on prior knowledge or evidence

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

the large network of interconnected computers around the world

A device which is built as a possible solution to a problem is a prototype.

• True

• False

• I don't know

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Semiconductor - a material used in the making of electronic components that is somewhat but not highly conductive

• True

• False

• I don't know

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Software - the instructions that a computer's CPU used to perform a task

• True

• False

• I don't know

A microchip is usually made with a semiconductor. Which of the elements listed below is a good semiconductor?

• silicon

• copper

• silver

• aluminum

A material is called a semiconductor if it

• does not conduct current

• conducts current only under particular conditions

• conduct current regardless of conditions

• conducts current to only one half of the circuit

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5