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Moye, Johnny J.; Ritz, John M. – Technology Teacher, 2009
Technological advances through mathematics and science have made possible the modification of boarding sports. This article discusses the development of sport technologies that use boards and also touches on the social and cultural effects of the new technologies. It identifies many new forms of sports equipment that were spawned from modifying…
Descriptors: Athletics, Influence of Technology, Equipment, Equipment Evaluation
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Baskette, Kimberly G.; Ritz, John M. – Technology Teacher, 2010
Humans and animals need healthy organs to live. Due to medical conditions and accidents, some organs fail to function properly. For these reasons, the medical community has experimented and can now perform successful organ transplants, allowing patients to continue to live their lives. Many countries have medical programs where individuals can…
Descriptors: Patients, Human Body, Medical Education, Medical Research
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Ritz, John M.; Carper, Susan – Technology Teacher, 2008
Ship transportation includes various forms of technology. Ships have special designs to meet technological needs. They are used to transport people and cargoes and have been a major part of history throughout civilization. Products are available from around the world because they can be economically moved from producers to consumers. Not only are…
Descriptors: Transportation, Water, Oceanography, Travel
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Hsiung, Steve C.; Ritz, John M. – Technology Teacher, 2007
Rechargeable batteries are very popular within consumer electronics. If one uses a cell phone or portable electric tool, she/he understands the need to have a reliable product and the need to remember to use the recharging systems that follow a cycle of charge/discharge. Rechargeable batteries are being called "green" energy sources. They are a…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Equipment, Chemistry, Comparative Analysis