1. Students will understand that the implementation of technological solutions requires the application of human and material resources, processes, and systems in order to complete complex tasks.
1.2 I can exhibit the safe and proper selection, use and maintenance of technical equipment, materials, and processes.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to select and maintain the proper equipment and tools, select appropriate materials specific to the assigned tasks, and apply the proper processes needed to manufacture an object with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to select and maintain the proper equipment and tools, select appropriate materials specific to the assigned tasks, and apply the proper processes needed to manufacture an object with minor supports. |
4. Students will understand that solving technological problems involves cooperation, collaboration, and individual contributions.
4.1 I can demonstrate those technical skills needed to find, use and communicate information effectively in a technological world.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to show that technological innovation often results when ideas, knowledge, or skills are shared within a technology, among technologies, or across other fields with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to show that technological innovation often results when ideas, knowledge, or skills are shared within a technology, among technologies, or across other fields with minor supports. |
4.3 I can demonstrate an understanding of and an appreciation for the importance of accepting individual responsibility, developing a solid work ethic and learning to plan and work effectively.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Exhibit that individual responsibility, cooperation in the work place, management of time, materials and personnel are key in the ability to work effectively with others. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Exhibit that individual responsibility, cooperation in the work place, management of time, materials and personnel are key in the ability to work effectively with others most of the time. |
5. Students will understand that technological problem solving requires the application of the design process, allowing for revisions.
5.1 I can design, schedule, manage, and assess technical processes and systems.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Show that the design process includes defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and specifying constraints, exploring possibilities, selecting an approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or prototype, testing and evaluating the design using specifications, refining the design, creating or making it, and communicating processes and results with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Show that the design process includes defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and specifying constraints, exploring possibilities, selecting an approach, developing a design proposal, making a model or prototype, testing and evaluating the design using specifications, refining the design, creating or making it, and communicating processes and results with minor supports. |
5.2 I can demonstrate those technical skills needed to find, use and communicate information effectively in a technological world.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to demonstrate that technological innovation often results when ideas, knowledge, or skills are shared within a technology, among technologies, or across other fields with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to demonstrate that technological innovation often results when ideas, knowledge, or skills are shared within a technology, among technologies, or across other fields with minor supports. |
5.3 I can design, develop, manage, and evaluate activities using identified problem-solving techniques.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to Operate systems so that they function in the way they were designed. Be able to troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function and precision with minor supports |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to Operate systems so that they function in the way they were designed. Be able to troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function and precision with some supports. |