Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Technology of Robotic Design (2024)

Other Virginia CTE sets

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

  • 1

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate integrity.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

  • 6

    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

  • 10

    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

  • 11

    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

  • 14

    Manage time and resources.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

  • 17

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

  • 19

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate professionalism.20

  • 21

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

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    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

  • 24

    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

  • 25

    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

  • 26

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

  • 27

    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

  • 28

    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

  • 29

    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

  • 30

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

  • 31

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

  • 32

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

  • 34

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

  • 35

    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

  • 36

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

  • 37

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

  • 38

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Exploring Control Systems and Robotic Systems

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    Define robotics, automation, and control systems.39

  • 40

    Investigate careers in robotics.40

  • 41

    Research the development and future of robotics.41

  • 42

    Explain the universal systems model.42

  • 43

    Identify open and closed loops in control systems.43

  • 44

    Demonstrate precision measurement equipment and techniques.44

  • 45

    Describe components or processes that typically require precision measurement.45

  • 46

    Apply direct and indirect measurement systems and coordinate systems.46

  • 47

    Simulate control and automation systems.47

Exploring Electrical Concepts

  • 48

    Describe the difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).48

  • 49

    Describe the concepts of voltage, current, and resistance in electricity.49

  • 50

    Identify safety precautions and information for electricity (AC and DC).50

  • 51

    Explain the primary functions of electronic systems components.51

  • 52

    Identify sensors.52

  • 53

    Simulate electronic circuits.53

  • 54

    Demonstrate soldering technique.54

  • 55

    Create circuits.55

  • 56

    Measure circuit values with a multimeter.56

  • 57

    Design a circuit for a given purpose.57

Exploring Mechanical and Fluid Concepts

  • 58

    Identify the primary concepts and components of mechanical systems.58

  • 59

    Explain primary concepts and components of a fluid power system.59

  • 60

    Design a mechanical system.60

  • 61

    Demonstrate a mechanical system.61

Exploring the Components of Robotic Systems

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    Identify components of robotic systems.62

  • 63

    Demonstrate how sensors are used to control robotic technology.63

  • 64

    Research robotic hardware used in various industries.64

  • 65

    Compare open and proprietary hardware components.65

Explaining Control Systems

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    Compare analog electronics and digital electronics for control systems.66

  • 67

    Describe the operation of basic logic circuits.67

  • 68

    Identify the primary types of data transmission hardware.68

Exploring Microprocessor/Microcontroller System Basics

  • 69

    Describe the function of an operating system.69

  • 70

    Describe the essential components of a computing system.70

  • 71

    Describe software applications within robotic systems.71

  • 72

    Describe how computers are used to control automated systems.72

  • 73

    Describe robotic systems interfaces.73

  • 74

    Describe the purpose of a microcontroller/logic controller.74

Programming Control Systems

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    Design code for a given purpose.75

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    Implement basic programming procedures.76

  • 77

    Select the most appropriate programming language or platform for an application.77

  • 78

    Describe the fundamentals of CNC.78

  • 79

    Program a robotic system.79

  • 80

    Ensure the security of programs.80

Creating a Robotic System

  • 81

    Design a robot.81

  • 82

    Use additive manufacturing.82

  • 83

    Build a robot.83

  • 84

    Reengineer the design of an existing robotic system.84

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Student Competency Record Tech of Robotic Design 2024

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