7th Grade Concepts of Technology

What resources are needed to create technology?

• People

• Material

• Tools and Machines

• Knowledge

• Time

(a)   is made of parts that work together to complete the task.

(a)   are smaller systems that exist within a larger system.

A vehicle is defined as a ...

• System

• Subsystem

• Input

• Feedback

The engine, wheel and axle, gas meter are all defined as ...

• Systems

• Subsystems

• Input

• Feedback

(a)   -Loop System: No way to control or measure the output.

(a)   -Loop System: Feedback measures and controls the output/product.

Pick the answer that is the correct order for a OPEN-Loop System.

• Input, Ouput, Process

• Input, Compare and Adjust, Process, Output, Feedback

• Input, Process, Output

• Input, Output, Feedback, Compare and Adjust, Process

Pick the answer that is the correct order for a CLOSED-Loop System.

• Input, Ouput, Process

• Input, Compare and Adjust, Process, Output, Feedback

• Input, Process, Output

• Input, Output, Feedback, Compare and Adjust, Process

What are considered inputs

• People

• Energy

• Surveys

• Building