Exploring Design, Technology, & Engineering builds student excitement as they begin pathways in technology education. Short lessons paired with hands-on activities provide in-depth coverage on the content defined in the Standards for Technological Literacy (STELs). This text covers the impacts of technology, technological systems, the history of technology, applying technology, and the designed world (including connections to agriculture and biotechnology, construction, manufacturing, information and communication, transportation, energy and power, and medical technology). STEM Connections and Curricular Connections relate chapter content to math, science, social studies, and language arts. The fourth edition focuses on the engineering design process and building problem-solving skills.