Technological
Studies Involve:
- Designing,
developing, and utilizing technological systems
- Open-ended,
problem-based design activities
- Cognitive,
manipulative, and affective learning strategies
- Applying
technological knowledge and processes to real world experiences using
up-to-date resources
- Working
individually as well as in a team to solve problems
National
Standards for Technology Education
International
Technology Education Association
Standards
for technological literacy
The Nature of Technology
Standard 1:
Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of
technology.
Standard 2:
Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
Standard 3:
Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies
and the connections between technology and other fields of study.
Technology and Society
Standard 4:
Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and
political effects of technology.
Standard 5:
Students will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the
environment.
Standard 6:
Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the
development and use of technology.
Standard 7:
Students will develop an understanding of the influence of technology on
history.
Design
Standard 8:
Students will develop an understanding of the attributes of design.
Standard 9:
Students will develop an understanding of engineering design.
Standard 10:
Students will develop an understanding of the role of troubleshooting,
research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in
problem solving.
Abilities of a Technological World
Standard 11:
Students will develop abilities to apply the design process.
Standard 12:
Students will develop abilities to use and maintain technological products and
systems.
Standard 13:
Students will develop abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.
The Designed World
Standard 14:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use
medical technologies.
Standard 15:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use
agricultural and related biotechnologies.
Standard 16:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use energy
and power technologies.
Standard 17:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use
information and communication technologies.
Standard 18:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use
transportation technologies.
Standard 19:
Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use
manufacturing technologies.
Standard 20: Students will develop an understanding of and be able
to select and use construction technologies.
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