Technology education is an exploratory program of instruction in resources,
systems, and impacts of technology, assisted by computers and high- tech equipment.
Students study the major technological systems of the world and our society. Various
components or processes, which are fundamental to technological systems, are studied in
detail. This course has been designed to meet the needs of all academic levels and is
taught through laboratory-based “hands on” learning activities, as a one semester course,
for 8th graders only.
Subjects covered during the Semester:
What is Technology?
Defines technology and discusses its role in the world
Historical Context of Technology:
Examines the Technological Eras
Resources of Technology:
Technology relies on the seven resources: People, Information,
Capital/Money, Tools and Machines, Materials, Energy and Time
Energy as a Resource:
Types of energy; Sources of energy; Hydro, Solar and Wind power as
alternatives
How Information is disseminated and used in Technology:
How the computer works; Binary systems
Types of Communication Systems:
Major types of communication, discusses their impacts and provides a look at
the future of communication
Graphic Communication Systems:
How systems are drawn; Different types of drawings
Structures:
Importance of structures; Types of Structures; Codes that govern how
structures are constructed.
Bridges:
Types of bridges; Crossings that are around us
Content is complimented by appropriate projects