1. Students will understand that the study of technology involves an organized set of concepts, processes, and systems that are specific to the study of technology in order to complete complex tasks.
1.3 I can identify and investigate various types of technology systems (including: medical, agricultural, biological, energy and power, information and communication, transportation, manufacturing, construction and engineering).
1.1.
I can demonstrate the accurate use of appropriate measuring tools
to gather, manipulate, and communicate information.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Identify and investigate products and systems that can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology in all instances. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Identify and investigate products and systems that can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology in most instances. |
2. Students will understand that technological systems require input, processes, output, and feedback to achieve design and product creation.
2.1. I can demonstrate the accurate use of appropriate measuring tools to gather, manipulate, and communicate information.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to choose the proper measuring tool for a given task and make measurements to 3 decimal places or 1/16th of an inch, use the proper unit of measure, and apply the proper mathematical function for a given task every time. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to choose the proper measuring tool for a given task and make measurements to 3 decimal places or 1/16th of an inch, use the proper unit of measure, and apply the proper mathematical function for a given task most of the time. |
2.2. I can demonstrate safe working attitudes and practices.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Show safe working attitudes and practices by dressing appropriately, wearing required safety equipment, keeping shop and equipment clean, handling tools correctly, refraining from horseplay and following all safety rules with no reminders. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Show safe working attitudes and practices by dressing appropriately, wearing required safety equipment, keeping shop and equipment clean, handling tools correctly, refraining from horseplay and following all safety rules with few reminders. |
3. Students will understand that relationships exist among technologies and between technology and other fields of study.
3.1. I can demonstrate skills needed to find, use, and communicate technical information.
Distinguished 4
Given a task, the student is able to effectively demonstrate skills such as internet searches, writing, and visual displays needed to find, use, and communicate technical information with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
Given a task, the student is able to effectively demonstrate skills such as internet searches, writing, and visual displays needed to find, use, and communicate technical information with minor supports. |
4. Students will understand that safe practices, attitudes, and awareness are essential within all areas and levels of technologies.
4.1 I can demonstrate safe working attitudes and practices.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Show safe working attitudes and practices by dressing appropriately, wearing required safety equipment, keeping shop and equipment clean, handling tools correctly, refraining from horseplay and following all safety rules with no reminders. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Show safe working attitudes and practices by dressing appropriately, wearing required safety equipment, keeping shop and equipment clean, handling tools correctly, refraining from horseplay and following all safety rules with few reminders. |
4.2 I can demonstrate basic skills in the safe and proper selection and use of technical equipment, materials, and processes.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to select equipment and tools, apply technology to specific tasks, understand social, organizational, and technological systems, acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate information with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to select equipment and tools, apply technology to specific tasks, understand social, organizational, and technological systems, acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate information with minor supports. |
4.2 I can exhibit responsible individual and cooperative work habits.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Exhibit responsible individual and cooperative work habits by demonstrating self management, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with others. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Exhibit responsible individual and cooperative work habits by demonstrating self management, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with others most of the time. |
5. Students will demonstrate those habits of mind necessary to a lifelong learner such as the ability to question, investigate, design, experiment, and evaluate.
5.3. I can apply problem-solving techniques to technological challenges involving materials, processes, and products.
Distinguished 4
The student will: Be able to apply problem-solving techniques to technological challenges involving materials, processes, and products by using trouble shooting, invention, innovation and experimentation with no additional supports. |
Proficient 3
The student will: Be able to apply problem-solving techniques to technological challenges involving materials, processes, and products by using trouble shooting, invention, innovation and experimentation with minor supports. |