Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Other Rhode Island Engineering and Technology sets
Other Rhode Island Engineering and Technology sets
Engineering and technology impacts the world and humankind.ET1
- 1 (9-12).
Identify the factors affecting technological advances (e.g. social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental) throughout history.ET1.1 (9-12)
- 1 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of the influences of technology by:ET1.1 (9-12)
- 1a.
analyzing factors related to the development of technology and its effects on the rate of change on the designed world.
- 1b.
assessing the relationship between available resources and the development of technology.
- 1c.
analyzing the evolution of factors affecting technological advances in a global environment (e.g. satellites, transportation, media).
- 1aa.
forecasting technological advancements based on potential needs and wants. (e.g. eBooks, Kindle)
- 1bb.
developing technology to meet a need and identify potential tradeoffs.
- 1a.
- 1 (9-12).
- 2 (9-12).
Analyze and explain advancements in technological systems and their impact on the world.ET1.2 (9-12)
- 2 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of technology by:ET1.2 (9-12)
- 2a.
revising a current technological system and analyzing the global effects of the innovation (e.g. transition from fossil fuels to use of renewable resources).
- 2b.
modeling the design of a technological system and evaluating its impact on humankind
- 2aa.
designing a technological system to meet a specified need and analyzing its potential impact on the world
- 2a.
- 2 (9-12).
Effective design through engineering and technology is the outcome of a problem solving process involving the application of content knowledge, acquired skills, and creativity.ET2
- 1 (9-12).
Evaluate and refine the design used to solve a real world problem.ET2.1 (9-12)
- 1 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of a design process by:ET2.1 (9-12)
- 1a.
identifying in-depth criteria and constraints by developing a concise problem statement.
- 1b.
evaluating and finalizing the most appropriate design solution for a given scenario or task
- 1c.
creating a team and assigning roles to team members for the purpose of achieving an overall desired result.
- 1aa.
reevaluating the process utilized in the development of the design solution with the goal of enhanced efficiency.
- 1bb.
identifying the personnel positions required to complete a task and the essential qualities required of each position
- 1a.
- 1 (9-12).
- 2 (9-12).
Incorporate technological products, systems and their tools to achieve design solutions.ET2.2 (9-12)
- 2 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of technological products and systems by:ET2.2 (9-12)
- 2a.
selecting independently the proper tools or information resources used in completing a task.
- 2b.
incorporating proper information, material selection and appropriate tools throughout the design process. (e.g. digital micrometers, digital oscilloscopes)
- 2c.
documenting, communicating, and evaluating processes and procedures used to build, operate, and maintain systems.
- 2d.
integrating information to develop possible solutions and evaluate designs.
- 2aa.
designing specific tools (e.g. jigs and fixtures) to expedite the task.
- 2bb.
creating technically written documentation to support a designed product.
- 2a.
- 2 (9-12).
- 3 (9-12).
Refine the processes of research and development, invention and innovation, experimentation, and troubleshooting for the purpose of achieving an optimal design solution.ET2.3 (9-12)
- 3 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of what is an optimal design solution by:ET2.3 (9-12)
- 3a.
independently develop and utilize a process to solve a real world problem and justifying the selection.
- 3b.
selecting appropriate materials to construct a working prototype and/or simulation.
- 3c.
evaluating and refining a complex design solution for a working prototype
- 3d.
presenting comparative simulations/ prototypes and defending the selected solution.
- 3aa.
revising a process to solve a real world problem given unexpected constraints. (e.g. time, funding, personnel)
- 3bb.
developing an alternative solution to a design problem.
- 3cc.
researching the patent application process.
- 3dd.
presenting solutions to a community problem in a public forum (e.g. senior exhibitions).
- 3a.
- 3 (9-12).
The designed world community selects and uses appropriate technologies.ET3
- 1 (9-12).
Experience and implement the various areas in engineering and technology.ET3.1 (9-12)
- 1 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of the areas of engineering and technology byET3.1 (9-12)
- 1a.
preparing a career portfolio of a particular area of engineering or technology.
- 1b.
evaluating the connections within the areas of engineering and technology as they apply to a student designed product.
- 1aa.
participating in an internship or job shadowing opportunity in a particular engineering / technological discipline.
- 1a.
- 1 (9-12).
- 2 (9-12).
Evaluate the effectiveness of tools to measure, design, and implement specific technologies.ET3.2 (9-12)
- 2 (9-12).
Students demonstrate an understanding of selecting appropriate tools by:ET3.2 (9-12)
- 2a.
evaluating the effectiveness of various tool(s) used in specific technologies.
- 2b.
developing or improving a tool for a specific technology (e.g. software, jig, fixture).
- 2aa.
Design, manufacture and test a prototype.
- 2a.
- 2 (9-12).
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2011
- Where can I read the official document?
- Rhode Island K-12 Grade Span Expectations in Engineering and Technology
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