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Have you ever wondered why the sky turns orange at sunset, or how a tiny switch can light up an entire dark room?
Both of these mysteries connect to two big ideas that shape our everyday world: science and technology.
Let's start with the way we explore and understand the world around us.
What Is Science?
Science is asking questions, exploring, and discovering how nature and the universe work.
When you observe birds building a nest, test which objects float in water, or measure how tall a sunflower grows, you are doing science.
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So once we learn something new through science, what do we do with that knowledge?
What Is Technology?
Technology is using what we learn from science to create tools, machines, and inventions that solve problems.
For example, scientists discovered how electricity moves through wires, and inventors used that science to build lightbulbs, refrigerators, and computers.
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Do you think technology only means things with screens, batteries, and plugs?