What is the subject matter in Technology?

Technology is the study of a broad aspects of industry, such as information technology, construction, transportation, the Web communication, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, and research and development of new technologies. More specifically, it includes subjects like design, drawing, power mechanics, electricity-electronics, metalworking, plastics, video production, engineering, transportation, information technology, web design, cmoputer game design, computer applications, and woodworking. Each of the preceding areas may involve a study of several subareas.




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We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.... Carl Sagan
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Technology Deaprtment Course Description 2012-2013

Welcome to the FCSD Technology Department:
Technology education is an essential element of our schools. It creates real world challenges and learning experiences for all students. What appeals to most students in Technology are the hands-on experiences students encounter. Technology education courses promote the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Technology teachers create a student- centered learning environment in their classrooms where all students can succeed.
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... We'll invest in biomedical research, information technology, and especially clean energy technology ... an investment that will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people ...

... At the California Institute of Technology, they're developing a way to turn sunlight and water into fuel for our cars. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, they're using supercomputers to get a lot more power out of our nuclear facilities. With more research and incentives, we can break our dependence on oil with biofuels, and become the first country to have a million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 ...
President Barack Obama
State of the Union Speech
January 25, 2011

Career & Technical Education Program

The CTE Program better prepares students for college, allows students the opportunity to earn college credit while taking FHS courses, and guides students on their way to securing a career in the 21st Century!

CTE 2012-2013 Brochure

Technology Q & A:

... Q: Why do students need Technology Education?

... A: CLICK HERE