Presents a discussion of communication satellites: explains the principles of satellite communication, describes examples of how governments and industries are currently applying communication satellites, analyzes issues confronting satellite communication, links mathematics and science to the study of satellite communication, and applies…

Ways to encourage wider adoption of technology education include school-based management, more choice of schools and curriculum providers, greater use of instructional technology, alternative certification for teachers and administrators, and structural changes in time schedules, performance-based funding, and state and federal regulations. (SK)