Common Planner
K–12 Standards

STEM Technologies I

Other Alabama CTE sets

Scope of TechnologyScope

  • 1

    Describe the development of technology as a human activity that is the result of creatively meeting individual or collective needs.Scope1

  • 2

    Explain the close link between technology and creativity and how it results in innovation.Scope2

  • 3

    Describe technological systems, including input, processes, output, and feedback. Scope3

  • 4

    Explain how technological systems can be connected to one another. Scope4

  • 5

    Identify the difference between open loop and closed loop systems.Scope5

Technology and SocietySociety

  • 6

    Identify positive and negative ways the use of technology affects humansSociety6

  • 7

    Investigate the management of waste produced by technological systems as a societal issue.Society7

  • 8

    Describe how technologies can be used to repair damage caused by natural disasters and to break down waste from various products and systemsSociety8

  • 9

    Describe the development of a technology from the demands, values, and interests of employersSociety9

  • 10

    Identify inventions and innovations that have evolved through slow and methodical processes of testing and refinement. Society10

Design ProcessDes

  • 11

    Utilize the design process to produce products and systems. Des11

  • 12

    Identify the steps of an engineering design process.Des12

  • 13

    Identify criteria and constraints in a design. Des13

  • 14

    Describe how the design process is used to develop solutions for a problem. Des14

  • 15

    Describe the importance of documentation and how it is used to communicate ideas. Des15

  • 16

    Model designs to transform ideas into practical solutions.Des16

  • 17

    Obtain, evaluate, and share information to support the assertion that there is no perfect design. Des17

  • 18

    Practice brainstorming as a group problem-solving design process in which each person in the group presents ideas in an open forum.Des18

  • 19

    Identify two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the design solutionDes19

Digital LiteracyLit

  • 20

    Describe the permanence of digital data and the importance of managing one’s digital identity and reputation.Lit20

  • 21

    Engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behaviors when using technology, including during social interactions online and when using networked devices.Lit21

  • 22

    Identify research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual and/or creative pursuits.Lit22

  • 23

    Identify information from digital resources, using a variety of tools and methods to create a collection of artifacts that demonstrates meaningful connections or conclusions.Lit23

  • 24

    Identify real-world issues, develop ideas, and pursue solutions to address the issues.Lit24

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama State Department of Education

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