This activity-based course introduces students to technology by examining the basic definition of “technology” and exploring the different areas within technology: communication, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and bio-technology. Students will study the evolution of technology, impacts of technology on mankind, the systems approach, elements of design, and various problem-solving methods. Students will explore technology through a variety of hands-on problem-solving activities. They will work independently, cooperatively in pairs, and in small groups during this course

The seventh grade course focuses on the application of the tools, materials, and processes of communication, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and bio-technology. Students will study the ways that materials, energy, and information are processed to transmit information, build structures, make products, and move passengers and freight. The students will have the opportunity to apply technology to solve problems in each of the areas through the use of multimedia computers, hands-on activities and problem solving experiences. The students will learn to work cooperatively through a variety of small and large group settings.

In eighth grade Tech Ed, students delve deeper into the various topics within our technological society. Students will expand upon their knowledge of technology’s impact on mankind through a relevant, contemporary problem solving project. Students will also continue to develop their awareness of technology within their lives. Students will accomplish these goals through design and productions, using a variety of tools, machines, and computer-based multimedia packages. During this course students will have the opportunity to strengthen their interpersonal skills through small group activities.