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Industrial Revolution | A period of time from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology. |
Stone Age | A period of time in which artifacts (man-made objects) were made from sticks and rocks. |
Iron Age | A period of technological development that first appeared in the Middle East in 1800 B.C. |
Career | An occupation or profession that last for a significant period of time. |
Information Age | Began in the 1950’s with the development of the transistor and later the computer in order to organize, store and share information. |
Bronze Age | A period of technological development that lasted from 4000 to 1800 B.C. Most artifacts were made with a metal that is 60% Copper and 40% Tin. |
Technology | Using knowledge to develop products and systems that satisfy needs, solve problems, and increase our capabilities.” |
Science | The study of the natural world. |
Mathematics | The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. |
Engineering | Combines science, mathematics, and technology to solve practical problems. |