Introduction
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Sections
6-1 Your Environment
6-2 Energy Effi ciency
6-3 Technology in the Home
Chapter 6
Managing g g Your o Environment n r m m
Find a magazine article on
www.magportal.com that
relates to this chapter. Read the
article and write four questions
you have about the article.
Next, read the textbook chapter.
Based on what you read in the
chapter, see if you can answer
any of the questions you had
about the magazine article.
Concept
Organizer
Sharpen
Your Reading
ompanion
Website
Print out the concept
at the website.
Use a tree diagram like the
one shown to list the three Rs
discussed in this chapter that can
help protect the environment. List
three activities you can do under
each of the three Rs.
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Protecting the
Environment
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Objectives Ob t e
After studying this section, you will be able to
• defi ne technology, webcams, blog, software, netiquette, and cyberbullying.
• describe how computers and other electronics are used to communicate.
• identify ways technology has affected families.
• explain ways to use technology responsibly.
Key Terms r
technology: use of new knowledge, tools, and systems to solve problems and
make life easier.
webcams: small video cameras showing live images through the Internet.
blog: an online journal.
software: a set of instructions telling a computer what to do.
netiquette: proper etiquette on the Internet.
cyberbullying: when a person is negatively targeted by another through
technology.
Study the Key Terms by completing crossword puzzles,
matching activities, and e-fl ash cards at the website.
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Main n Ideas
• Technology helps society to advance.
• Computers are an important communications tool.
• You can learn how to protect your computers and your personal information.
Section 6-3
Technology in the
Home
Sharpen Your Reading
Quick, easy activities help develop reading skills.
Concept Organizer
Concept organizers challenge students to present
chapter information in logical ways.
Companion Website
The free website includes activities that extend learning
beyond the classroom and downloadable concept organizers.
Objectives
Objectives summarize the learning goals for each section.
Key Terms
Definitions help students learn new terms and expand
their vocabulary.
Main Ideas
An easy-to-read format presents the chapter’s main ideas.