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Developing Technology through Science

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Developing Technology through Science

Scientific knowledge has led to many technological advancements, improving industries and everyday life.

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New tools and machines

  • Scientific discoveries have helped create new tools and machines.
  • These inventions have made it easier to produce goods quickly.
  • Factories can now make many products at once. This is called mass production.
  • Example: the invention of steam engines allowed factories to run large machines. This made work faster and cheaper.
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New materials

  • Science has helped to develop new materials.
  • These materials are used in construction, transportation, and everyday items.
  • Examples:
    • Plastic is a strong and light material. It can be shaped into many things.
    • Steel is a material used to build tall buildings and bridges.
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Advances in medicine

  • Science has improved medicine.
  • Scientists have created new medicines and techniques to treat illnesses.
  • Example:
    • Ultrasound is a technique based on echoes that helps doctors see inside the body. This helps doctors find problems and treat them more easily.
    • Vaccines are used to prevent diseases.
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New products and cleaner production

  • Scientific advancements have made it possible to create new products more efficiently.
  • Factories use less energy and produce less waste thanks to better technology.
    • New machines can make more products while using fewer resources.
  • Example: Scientists have found ways to make clean water available to more people. This has improved health in many parts of the world.
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Science leads to new technology

  • Each new scientific discovery opens the door to even more technological advancements.
  • Examples:
    • The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell, allowed people to communicate over long distances.
    • The discovery of electricity led to inventions like the light bulb, which changed the way people lived.

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1Biology

1.1Cells, Tissues & Organs

1.2Reproduction & Variation

1.3Ecological Relationships & Classification

1.4Digestion & Nutrition

1.5Plants & Photosynthesis

1.6Biological Systems & Processes

2Chemistry

2.1Particles

2.2Chemical Reactions

2.3Atoms, Elements, Compounds

2.4The Periodic Table

2.5Materials & the Earth

2.6Reactivity

2.7Energetics

2.8Properties of Materials

3Physics

3.1Energy

3.2Forces & Motion

3.3Waves

3.4Electricity & Magnetism

3.5Matter

3.6Space Physics

4Disciplinary Knowledge

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