Technology: Design and Applications is an exciting, introductory technology education text that provides in-depth coverage of the content defined in the Standards for Technological Literacy. Coverage includes the impacts of technology, technological systems, the history of technology, applying technology, and the designed world (agriculture and biotechnology, construction, manufacturing, information and communication, transportation, energy and power, and medical technology). This edition includes updated information on safety, job skills, technological needs and wants, technological impacts, and integrated media centers. - Strong focus on developing design and problem-solving skills. - Curricular Connections relate chapter content to math, science, social studies, and language arts. - Technology Explained features highlight and discuss a variety of current technologies. - Career Highlights present information about careers related to various technological fields.