Title: Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
Course: Career Investigations (19258-36)

Examination should include

- technological systems used in the industry
- mathematical, scientific, social, ethical, and economic principles underlying the technological systems
- impact of energy systems, fuel sources, and other technological systems on the production of goods and services
- use of emerging and alternative energy resources in the production of goods and services
- generation and distribution of energy to industries/organizations for use in creating goods and services.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are examples of ethical issues related to technologies?
- Why are energy systems so important to industries/organizations?
- Why is it important to maintain technological systems?
- How does energy transmission affect technological systems?
- What are the possible effects of alternative energy sources on industries?
- What would life be like without a reliable source of energy?
- What would be the effect of using electric vehicles to transport/deliver/ship goods?

Suggested Learning Activities:

Underlying Principles of Technology: The Impact of Technology on Business and Industry

Objective: Describe the impact of technology on businesses and/or industries that relate to a student's program of study.

Materials:

- Access to newspapers, magazines, trade journals, and the Internet
- Forms, Field Trip Report, Interview with Expert from the Community, Student Summary of New Technologies and Trends
- Teacher Notes

Suggested Resources for Topics in Energy

Curriculum Resources to Reinforce Energy Topics

The National Energy Education Development Project offers curriculum resources related to the science, sources of, and energy used in transportation, along with synthesis and reinforcement of topics.

Exploring Energy Resources

The National Energy Education Development Project's Curriculum Resources