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Unit 2: Technology Changes History

Lesson 2: Technology through Time

File 2.2.2: Technology Timeline
Paleolithic Age
Humans used needles shaped
from bone and ivory to sew
together clothing to keep
warm. 28,000 B.C.E

Bronze Age
Even though bronze needles
were invented, Romans still
used bone needles. The bone
needles are much more
polished than before. Europe
learns about iron. 2,500 B.C

Mesolithic Age
Not much
change has
occurred.
Copper needles
have been
created.

Neolithic Age
Not much change has
occurred. Bronze needles
are made.

Iron Age
Wire for the
needle is able to
be made easier,
embroidery is
discovered.

Middle Ages
The needle is very popular
in china.

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Renaissance

Industrial Age

Information Age

Machine for pointing the needle

is created, modern needle is
born. Factory for making
needles founded.

Patents for
needles and
sowing
machines made.

Modern needles are used

for sewing mostly fabric or
cloth, and can be a useful
tool for creating things like
clothing to car seats. They
are also used with more
percision than older
needles. It has not
changes much since 1200,
but it has been improved
with better craftmenship.

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of Technology, Third Edition /
Technology, Engineering, and Design

2012 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association

Foundations of
Technology, Third Edition /
Technology, Engineering, and Design