Associated+Standards


 * U.S. National STEM Standards **
 * Students will develop the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems. (Standard 13)
 * Students will develop the abilities to use and maintaintechnological products and systems. (Standard 12)
 * Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.(Standard 17)
 * Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use manufacturing technologies. (Standard 19)

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * I.S.T.E. N.E.Ts Standards for Students **
 * Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
 * Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
 * Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues
 * Identify trends and forecast possibilities
 * Plan strategies to guide inquiry
 * Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
 * Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
 * Process data and report results
 * Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation
 * Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
 * Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
 * Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
 * Understand and use technology systems
 * Select and use applications effectively and productively
 * Troubleshoot systems and applications
 * Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

**U.S. National STEM Standards **