Science, technology, and society

7.19(A)

Texas Technology Then and Now

Compare types and uses of technology, past and present.

Part of The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic, and social development of Texas

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Intro

Comparing Technology: Past and Present

Technology is any tool, machine, or method people create to solve a problem or make work easier. It does not need to plug into a wall. A plow, a windmill, and a smartphone are all technology. This lesson compares tools Texans used long ago with tools we use now.