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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