High School Textbook Table of Contents

Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Part Five

Part One: Life in our Engineered World

Chapter 1: Engineering, Technology, Society, And Culture (Peruzzi)

• Section 1 - Characteristics and Scope of Engineering and Technology
• Section 2 - Technology and the Environment
• Section 3 - How Technology Influences History
• Section 4 - Engineering Problem Solving

Technology and People

Technology in the Real World

Engineering Quick Take

Summary

Key Terms

Feedback Questions

Career Opportunities in Engineering and Technology

Design Activities

Chapter 2: Informed Design (Burghardt, Hacker)

Introduction

Key Ideas

Chapter Sections

• Design, Modeling and Analysis
• Design Process Overview
• Further Considerations in Designing
• Ethics, Safety and Risk

Technology and People

Technology in the Real World

Engineering Quick Take

Summary

Key Terms

Feedback Questions

Informed Design in Engineering and Technical Careers

Design Activities

Chapter 3: Developing Abilities for a Technological World (Hacker)

Introduction

Key Ideas

Chapter Sections

• Applying the Design Process
• Using and Maintaining Products and Systems
• Assessing the Impact of Products and Systems
• Management of Technological Endeavors

Technology and People

Technology in the Real World

Engineering Quick Take

Summary

Key Terms

Feedback Questions

Matching Your Interests and Abilities with Career Opportunities

Design Activities