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Technology Education helps students develop an appreciation and fundamental understanding of technology through the study and application of materials, tools, processes, inventions, structures and artifacts of the past and present. Technology may be defined as "How people modify their natural world to suit their purposes.This series of courses allows students to apply knowledge, tools, skills, and insights to the solving of problems found in communication, manufacturing, structural, and transportation systems. To a lesser degree, the areas of biotechnology, agriculture, and medical technology also are addressed. Students learn about and from technology, by applying technological principles and concepts as well as abstract ideas and concepts of mathematics, science, language arts, the fine arts and social studies. Through this integrated study of technology, students develop an understanding of the importance and role of technology in our society and the economy and its impacts upon the environment.