Describe the importance of technology in the development of society and the environment.

Description should include the following:

• Technology fuels sustainable economic expansion and enables global competitiveness.
• Inventions and innovations improve quality of life.
• Advances in technology are vital to promote personal safety and to protect society (e.g., through the military).
• Energy innovations are key to meeting potential needs and protecting our environment.
• Technology enhances learning.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do human needs and wants affect technology?
• What are some examples of technology in each of the major areas of the designed world?
• What are some negative effects of technology on society or the environment?
• How does technology impact or create changes in society?
• What are some inventions or technology innovations that have changed the world?