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1. Materials, Tools, and
Machines
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 1.1 Given a design task, identify appropriate
materials (e.g., wood, paper, plastic, aggregates, ceramics, metals, solven=
ts,
adhesives) based on specific properties and characteristics (e.g., weight,
strength, hardness and flexibility).
● 1.2 Identify and explain appropriate measuring
tools, hand tools, and power tools used to hold, lift, carry, fasten, and
separate, and explain their safe and proper use.
● 1.3 Identify and explain the safe and proper u=
se of
measuring tools, hand tools, and machines (e.g., band saw, drill press,
sanders, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tape measure, screws, nails, and other
mechanical fasteners) needed to construct a prototype of an engineering des=
ign.
2. Engineering Design
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 2.1 Identify and explain the steps of the
engineering design process (e.g., identify the need or problem, research the
problem, develop possible solutions, select the best possible solution(s),
construct a prototype, test and evaluate, communicate the solution(s), and
redesign).
● 2.2 Demonstrate methods of representing soluti=
ons to
a design problem (e.g., sketches,
orthographic projections, multiview drawings).
● 2.3 Describe and explain the purpose of a given
prototype.
● 2.4 Identify appropriate materials, tools, and
machines needed to construct a prototype
of a given engineering design.
● 2.5 Explain how such design features as size, =
shape,
weight, function and cost limitations
would affect the construction of a given prototype.
● 2.6 Identify the five elements of a universal
systems model: goal, inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback.
3. Communication Technol=
ogies
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 3.1 Identify and explain the components of a
communication system (e.g., source, encoder, transmitter, receiver, decoder,
storage, retrieval, and destination).
● 3.2 Identify and explain the appropriate tools,
machines, and electronic devices (e.g., drawing tools, computer-aided desig=
n,
and cameras) used to produce and/or reproduce design solutions (e.g.,
engineering drawings, prototypes, and reports).
● 3.3 Identify and compare communication technol=
ogies
and systems (e.g., audio, visual,
printed, and mass communication).
● 3.4 Identify and explain how symbols and icons
(e.g., international symbols and graphics) are used to communicate a messag=
e.
4. Manufacturing Technol=
ogies
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 4.1 Describe and explain the manufacturing sys=
tems
of custom and mass production.
● 4.2 Explain and give examples of the impacts of
interchangeable parts, components of mass produced products, and the use of
automation (e.g., robotics).
● 4.3 Describe a manufacturing organization (e.g=
.,
corporate structure, research and development, production, marketing, quali=
ty
control, distribution).
● 4.4 Explain basic processes in manufacturing s=
ystems
(e.g., cutting, shaping, assembling,
joining, finishing, quality control, and safety).
5. Construction Technolo=
gies
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 5.1 Describe and explain parts of a structure =
(e.g.,
foundation, flooring, decking, wall, roofing systems).
● 5.2 Identify and describe three major types of
bridges (e.g., arch, beam, and suspension)
and their appropriate uses (e.g., site, span, resource=
s, and
load).
● 5.3 Explain how the forces of tension, compres=
sion,
torsion, bending, and shear affect the performance of bridges.
● 5.4 Describe and explain the effects of loads =
and
structural shapes on bridges.
6. Transportation Techno=
logies
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 6.1 Identify and compare examples of transport=
ation
systems and devices that operate
on each of the following: land, air, water, and space.=
● 6.2 Given a transportation problem, explain a
possible solution using the universal systems model.
● 6.3 Identify and describe three subsystems of a
transportation vehicle or device (e.g., structural, propulsion, guidance,
suspension, control, and support).
● 6.4 Identify and explain lift, drag, friction,
thrust, and gravity in a vehicle or device (e.g., cars, boats, airplanes,
rockets).
7. Bioengineering Techno=
logies
Students engage in problem solving, evaluating evidenc=
e,
searching for connections, and the process of inquiry, in order to
● 7.1 Explain examples of adaptive or assistive
devices (e.g., prosthetic devices, wheelchairs,
eyeglasses, grab bars, hearing aids, lifts, braces).
● 7.2 Describe and explain adaptive and assistive
bioengineered products (e.g., food, bio-fuels, irradiation, integrated pest
management).