Middle School Overview
Technology Education 6-12 Program Overview:
Technology Education is the means by which we teach Technology, which is found in the in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology. Technology Education is a body of knowledge separate from, but related to the sciences, with specific content, and curriculum. Technology is the application of tools, materials, processes and systems by humans to solve problems and provide benefits to humankind. We use technology in an attempt to improve our environment. Technology Education involves a broad spectrum of knowledge and activities. Technology Education combines knowledge of content process and skills to provide students with a holistic approach to learning. Technology Education offers unique opportunities to apply numerous academic concepts through practical minds-on/hands-on applications. The relationship between science and technology is where science builds principles or theories and technology provides the practical application of those principles or theories.Park Forest Middle School