Title: Analyze the relationship between technological demand and resources.
Course: Technology Assessment (21054-18) > Section: Analyzing Technological Impacts

Analysis should include exploration of

- natural vs. man-made resources
- supply and demand of resources (e.g., people, time, capital, materials, energy, tools, machines, information)
- economic impact
- benefit
- environmental impact
- societal impact.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some of the effects of developed nations' technologies on world resources?
- How is technological progress limited by resources?
- How do a population's needs affect resources?
- Why is cost an important consideration when designing technology for environmental use?
- How do you determine the feasibility of a technology alternative when facing economic limitations?