High School Technology Applications Rhode Island Standards

Design, manufacture and test a prototype.

developing or improving a tool for a specific technology (e.g. software, jig, fixture).

evaluating the effectiveness of various tool(s) used in specific technologies.

participating in an internship or job shadowing opportunity in a particular engineering / technological discipline.

evaluating the connections within the areas of engineering and technology as they apply to a student designed product.

preparing a career portfolio of a particular area of engineering or technology.

presenting solutions to a community problem in a public forum (e.g. senior exhibitions).

researching the patent application process.

developing an alternative solution to a design problem.

revising a process to solve a real world problem given unexpected constraints. (e.g. time, funding, personnel)

presenting comparative simulations/ prototypes and defending the selected solution.

evaluating and refining a complex design solution for a working prototype

selecting appropriate materials to construct a working prototype and/or simulation.

independently develop and utilize a process to solve a real world problem and justifying the selection.

creating technically written documentation to support a designed product.

designing specific tools (e.g. jigs and fixtures) to expedite the task.

integrating information to develop possible solutions and evaluate designs.

documenting, communicating, and evaluating processes and procedures used to build, operate, and maintain systems.

incorporating proper information, material selection and appropriate tools throughout the design process. (e.g. digital micrometers, digital oscilloscopes)

selecting independently the proper tools or information resources used in completing a task.

identifying the personnel positions required to complete a task and the essential qualities required of each position

reevaluating the process utilized in the development of the design solution with the goal of enhanced efficiency.

creating a team and assigning roles to team members for the purpose of achieving an overall desired result.

evaluating and finalizing the most appropriate design solution for a given scenario or task

identifying in-depth criteria and constraints by developing a concise problem statement.

designing a technological system to meet a specified need and analyzing its potential impact on the world

modeling the design of a technological system and evaluating its impact on humankind

revising a current technological system and analyzing the global effects of the innovation (e.g. transition from fossil fuels to use of renewable resources).

developing technology to meet a need and identify potential tradeoffs.

forecasting technological advancements based on potential needs and wants. (e.g. eBooks, Kindle)

analyzing the evolution of factors affecting technological advances in a global environment (e.g. satellites, transportation, media).

assessing the relationship between available resources and the development of technology.

analyzing factors related to the development of technology and its effects on the rate of change on the designed world.

Engineering and technology impacts the world and humankind.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the influences of technology by:

Identify the factors affecting technological advances (e.g. social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental) throughout history.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of technology by:

Analyze and explain advancements in technological systems and their impact on the world.

Effective design through engineering and technology is the outcome of a problem solving process involving the application of content knowledge, acquired skills, and creativity.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of a design process by:

Evaluate and refine the design used to solve a real world problem.

Students demonstrate an understanding of technological products and systems by:

Incorporate technological products, systems and their tools to achieve design solutions.

Students demonstrate an understanding of what is an optimal design solution by:

Refine the processes of research and development, invention and innovation, experimentation, and troubleshooting for the purpose of achieving an optimal design solution.

The designed world community selects and uses appropriate technologies.

Students demonstrate an understanding of the areas of engineering and technology by

Experience and implement the various areas in engineering and technology.

Students demonstrate an understanding of selecting appropriate tools by:

Evaluate the effectiveness of tools to measure, design, and implement specific technologies.