Standard #1

1. Standard #1 • Explain the purpose of technology • Note how technology influences life Define how technology helps improve, manage, and control the natural and human-made environments.

2. Standard #2 • Define technology • Describe and apply a technological systems model • Identify resources • Describe technological processes • Explain impacts / consequences Describe technology as a system with inputs, processes, outputs, impacts, and feedback.

3. Standard #3 • Explain the interdisciplinary nature of technology • Apply knowledge and skills learned in mathematics, science, language arts, and other classes when completing technology based assignments Understand the integrated relationship of technology with other academic fields, particularly language arts, math, science, and social studies.

4. Standard #4 • Define communication and information technology • Define production technology • Define transportation technology • Explain various technological systems Describe technology as it is applied in the context of communication, construction, design, manufacturing, transportation, and related technologies.

5. Standard #5 • Work in teams to address an opportunity or solve a problem • Use a standard design process to create a new product • Help manage a group activity in an efficient manner Work cooperatively and productively in groups to design and use technology to solve technological problems.

6. Standard #6 • List how demands, values, and opinions drive technology • Describe the acceptance and popularity of various devices and systems • Outline the innovation and invention process Identify societal and personal needs and opportunities that can be addressed through technology.

7. Standard #7 • Describe and use a basic problem solving process • List the requirements for a design project • Participate in brainstorming and developmental activities • Apply technical illustration and modeling skills Develop and refine alternate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities.

8. Standard #8 • Evaluate technologies based on research and data • Make informed technological decisions Evaluate and select appropriate solutions that address technological needs and opportunities.

9. Standard #9 • Describe the role of engineers in today’s technological world • Identify how devices and structures are designed and built to exacting standards • Apply a highly-structured design process to create, develop, test, and document a consumer product that can be mass produced Apply engineering principles when planning developing, implementing, and analyzing technological solutions.

10. Standard #10 • Explain how devices, products, structures, or systems function • Communicate new designs with appropriate media • Report design or production information in an efficient manner Specify solutions to stated needs and opportunities using appropriate technical means.

11. Standard #11 • Explain how technological devices and systems work • Safely use tools and equipment • Specify resources required to use or operate a technological system Select the appropriate resources needed to produce and operate communication, construction, manufacturing , transportation, and other technological systems and artifacts.

12. Standard #12 • Explain the invention and experimentation processes • Troubleshoot a simple technological problem Select the appropriate processes needed to produce or operate products, structures, and systems.

13. Standard #13 • Use a variety of tools and machinery appropriately • Produce a simple product or service using a modern technology Efficiently use appropriate processes to produce communication, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and related devices and systems.

14. Standard #14 • Follow instructions when using tools, equipment, and systems • Operate equipment in a safe manner Appropriately operate technological devices and systems

15. Standard #15 • Learn the profit-making potential from modern technology • Participate in a technological enterprise Describe the relationships among entrepreneurship, business enterprises, and technology.

16. Standard #16 • Identify technologies that improve daily life • Develop solutions to environmental or economic problems Select the appropriate devices and systems to meet personal and societal needs.

17. Standard #17 • Properly use and maintain technological resources Recognize the need for servicing and repairing technological devices and systems.

18. Standard #18 • Be aware of the environmental consequences of various resources • Dispose or technological devices and materials appropriately • Identify the normal use cycle of products and structures Properly dispose or recondition worn out and obsolete technological devices.

19. Standard #19 • Explain the consequences of technology on people and society • Evaluate the environmental impacts or devices, products, or systems Determine the impact of technological actions on individuals, society, and the environment.