canals

Canals – artificial channels for water irrigation canals – used for the delivery of water waterways – navigable transportation canals … More

capacitor

Capacitor – a device that stores energy in the electric field created between a pair of conductors on which equal … More

capillary tubes

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition … More

continuous improvement

continuous improvement quality circle – a group of workers who do the same or similar work, who meet regularly to … More

construction toys

Toys Construction set – a collection of separate pieces that can be joined together to create models. Popular models to … More

computer science

Computer Science programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, visualization, networks and security hardware, software, networks information and communication technology (IT … More

concrete

Cement, first millennium b.c. – The foundation of civilization. Literally. Concrete Reinforced concrete Chemical reaction – water Self-healing – bacteria … More

Concorde

Concorde – turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner or supersonic transport (SST). It is one of only two SSTs to have entered … More

business start-up

from Middle > Introduction to Technology > Mind Your Own Business Many engineers go on to have businesses of their … More

buttons

Button – In modern clothing and fashion design, a button is a small fastener, most commonly made of plastic, but … More

bulldozer

Bulldozer – a crawler (continuous tracked tractor) equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade) used to push … More

cable car

cable car – pulled along a fixed track by a moving steel cable. The power to move the cable was … More

crayons

crayon – a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk or other material used for writing or drawing. There are also … More

CPALMS

CPALMS is an online toolbox of information, vetted resources, and interactive tools that helps educators effectively implement teaching standards. It … More