Technology: Shaping Our World is based on technology's underlying physical and scientific principles. The text helps students understand the technological world around them. The importance of materials, energy, people, and information to all technological activity is stressed. Problem solving and design applications are supported by various activities throughout the text. Written for middle school/high school introductory technology courses, this book is a leader in Technology, Science, and Math (TSM) integration. This versatile text can be easily utilized in a variety of technology education modules.
-- Provides a thorough introduction to the major technologies: Communication, Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation.
-- Focuses on understanding technology as it affects the environment and people.
-- Up-to-date coverage of current technology in computers, robots, medicines, and microelectronics.
-- Includes a chapter on work and careers in technology.
-- Chapters include Objectives, Summary, Key Terms, Test Questions, and Application Questions.