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As An Integral Part Of Our Basic K-8 Education, Technology Education Explores Occupational And Career Possibilities Through An Integrated Approach To Technology. Technology Education Provides A Vital Link In The Technology/Science/Society Triangle To Assist Students With Understanding, Living, And Working In Our Advanced Technology/Information Era. Its Interdisciplinary Nature Provides A Focal Point And Forum For Cross-Curricular Activities That Help Students To Comprehend And Apply, In A Relevant Way, Mathematics, The Natural Sciences, And Humanities. Therefore, A Holistic Approach Is Employed In Technology Education That Actively Involves Students In Their Own Learning. Activities In The Classroom-Laboratory Are Designed To Develop Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes Regarding Technology And Its Impacts On Society. Emphasis Is Given To Nurturing Skills In: Students Use Current Technology And Problem Solving Methodology As They Work On Assignments In Information Processing, Design, Development, Invention, And Evaluation Procedures. Personal And Social Growth Is Fostered Through Interaction With Other Students. The Ultimate Goal Of Technology Education Is To Help Develop Citizens Of The 21st Century Who Are Technologically Literate And Excited About Learning. “Students In K - 5th Grades Have A Technology Education Class Weekly. At The Middle School, All 6th Grade Students Are Required To Take Technology Education For 12 Weeks. After The Required 6th Grade Class, "Tech" Elective Classes In 7th And 8th Grade Include: 7th / 8th Tech, NASA Tech, Publications (Yearbook), Engineering, And Advanced Tech. All Of The Technology Education Classes Offer Students A 'Survey' Of Careers In Technology-Related Fields Such As: Power Energy, Transportation, Aerospace, Exploration, Communication, Manufacturing, And Construction.
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WRMS Technology & Engineering Receives Grant from Power Engineers
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