History of Technology

                 THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY 

The History of Technology has been evolving ever since humans have walked the earth. Let's explore some of the key areas that have changed human life for the better. 

Technology of the future

The History of Technology Project 

Subtractive Manufacturing

 

SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING

                                                                    GLOWFORGE

   Problem:

Smulski Enterprises has commissioned the BFA Engineering department to provide prototype examples of swag they can sell on the open market.  The product must be made from 1/4" finished plywood and be reproducible.

 key chain's

 Refrigerator magnet

 Coasters 

ACTION STEPS

You will choose 4 pictures that must be black and white.  

You will need to save these pictures to your computer.  Remember where you save the pics.

Bring Image into AI

Live trace the image

Ungroup the image

Select the direct selection tool

delete the outside shape and any white background image

Check image for any tails, spots or hangers and delete them

Save image as an SVG

Bring image into Glowforge

Parameters

#1

1)Key chain must be have an outside diameter of 2" or less

Must have a 1/8" hole near the edge to accept a key chain ring.

#2

1) Choose either of the 2 next projects

2) There must be Text on the Product that is created by the designer

3) There must be a cut out other than a perimeter shape, this can be either the text or part of the logo 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Glowforge

Follow this link to set up the

                                                               Glowforge
          We use Adobe Illustrator to process and upload prepare images to use with the laser cutter.

         

          Adobe Creative Cloud installation directions

           Click here to review the steps of this process. 

Plasma Cutter 

DESIGN THINKING CONTINUES Creativity, Inventions & Developing Innovations

What will our brain have access to in 100 years? 

Listen

Listen to the podcast below, then complete the questions and next assignment

Pod Cast Questions

Incredible Inventions for the Future

ASSIGNMENTS # 1

1) What is the first thing that comes to mind when you read the below quote?
 

“We can't solve problems by using the same 
           kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
                                                                                                             Einstein

2) (Post a comment with your answer, in the comment section, make sure your logged into your Google account before you do this)

            

Take a look at this article below.

Mining Asteroids.  Is this the new .COM boom? check out this article that explores new engineering feats of the future. 

Emerging technologies that will change the world 

 ASSIGNMENT  # 2 

1)  USING THE DESIGN THINKING APPROACH YOU WILL ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION BELOW.  ANSWER THEM ON THE DOCUMENT POSTED IN CLASSROOM, THEN SUBMIT THEM TO THAT ASSIGNMENT. 

DESIGN THINKING 

Take some time to think....now think some more. Your task is to come up with an example of a specific global problem/situation/social ill this type of design thinking would allow you to create a solvable solution to.

It is very important to not let the lack of technology control you thought process or solution to the problem.   You may choose an approach/solution which current technology does not currently support but most certainly could in the future.

Take a moment to consider the down stream affects of your solution could affect generations to come.

If you followed this approach what areas do you think you could consider improvements?  Consider the resources needed to produce technological products.

Seven Resources of Technology

   UNDERSTANDING THE SEVEN RESOURCES FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 

Please complete the 7 resources Pre Assessment

SEVEN RESOURCES A DOCUMENTARY    

SEVEN RESOURCES A REVIEW

CLASS WORK

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW SHEET 

• Seven Resources.
•  Resource article 

     

PUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECT

In class project exploring problem solving and resources that are necessary to produce any technological product or application

Tallest tower Design Problem

                               PLEASE CHOOSE A PARTNER FOR THE PROJECT Above 

Dream Waves

 "Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible"                                                            ~ Albert Einstein

Now that I have your attention!
Imagine you are laying there on a summer day with your little cousin watching the clouds float by across the summer sun and they said to you, lets build a ladder to the sun.....

WOULD YOU DO IT!

NOW THAT YOUR MIND IS IN THE CORRECT SPACE, PRETEND YOU ARE 6 YEARS OLD...CLOSE YOUR EYES AND BRING YOURSELF BACK TO THAT TIME...FEEL THE CREATIVITY FLOW.. 

ASSIGNMENT #1 

YOUR CREATIVITY TASK:

INVENT  SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT EXIST...

EXAMPLES:

THE LADDER TO THE SUN, SPRAY ON SOCKS, A WINDOW THAT TRANSPORTS YOU ANYWRE IN THE WORLD.

THE KEY TO THIS IS YOU HAVE TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT EXIST.  THERE ARE NO LIMITATIONS IN THE DESIGN OF YOUR PRODUCT.  

DELIVERABLES

1) Sketch your product clearly, sketch it large, label each part

2) Write a crazy good description, you want to sell this product 

ASSIGNMENT #2 

Why you should Think out side the box ~ 

1)Read  The article

2) Make certain you are logged into your Gmail.

3) Post a comment about what specifically struck you about this article in the comment section below.  

Down Stream Effects

DESIN THINKING

Plastic In Our Oceans 

Bill Schubat VPR about plastic in the oceans

video on the garbage in the oceans. 

Swimm

                                   Do You contribute to Ocean Pollution? Let's find out! 

Boyan Slat 

video on his new design of his system that was deployed off the coast of CA

Interceptor 007 faces rain event in LA 

Interceptor 006 Guatemala

               First Product Created of Plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch 

ASSIGNMENT 

As we discuss the realizations, Engineers and Scientists may have not considered the impacts and  Downstream affects of critical decisions, consider the actions which have led to the extreme pollution across the world, answer the following questions.  

Post your answers in the comment section to below questions. 

In your observations of the videos identify obstacles which would hold back or hinder the collection process of the ocean clean up and the interceptors 

Take a stance on whether these types of collection devices are serving the symptom or the cause in the fight against pollution and environmental inequality for some across the world?